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Launch Your Career in Sales
Next start date:
January 2023
Sales is at the very heart of any business. To be competitive in today's market, sales professionals need a complex set of skills and knowledge to understand their customers' needs and offer winning solutions.
In this three-course certificate program, you'll get a grounding in the sales-specific knowledge and interpersonal skills needed to succeed in business-to-business (B2B) sales roles. You'll learn about every step in the sales process and how to work effectively with the rest of the sales organization to meet your goals. Walk away with the ability and confidence to pitch your product or service to potential customers — then listen and collaborate to close the deal.
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Individuals looking to get started in sales, early career sales professionals, people in related roles and entrepreneurs who want to sharpen their selling skills, accelerate their career growth and learn how to better interact with customers and internal teams.
If you're a UW undergraduate looking for a credit program in sales, you should check out the Professional Sales Program at the Foster School of Business.
See Requirements
There are no formal admission requirements for this program. Anyone is encouraged to apply.
If English is not your native language, you should have at least intermediate English skills to enroll. To learn more, see English Language Proficiency Requirements – Noncredit Programs.
Because this offering is 100% online, no visa is required and international students are welcome to apply. For more information, see Admission Requirements for International Students.
You earn the certificate by adhering to the program's attendance policy and successfully completing all required courses. For more information, see Earning the Certificate.
Hear from instructors about the Certificate in Sales at the University of Washington and how it can prepare you for a successful career in sales.
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