Great Learning introduces online Advanced Certificate Programme in sales

NEW DELHI: Great Learning, an Edtech company for higher and professional education, has launched an Advanced Certificate Programme in Sales. The programme has been designed by experienced industry experts and Great Learning mentors for freshers, junior sales personnel and other early-stage working professionals providing an opportunity to fast-track their career in sales.

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“The course will also provide learners with dedicated career assistance in terms of interview and resume preparation, career guidance, job opportunities, and interview guarantee,” an official statement said.

The duration of the programme is 15-weeks and it will be offered online. It will guide students on areas like customer relationship, pricing, sales strategies, negotiation, analytics and key techniques to make a successful sale. Along with that, it will also help learn managing skills such as monitoring, motivating, and managing a team of salespeople.

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Offering real-world assignments, industry expert sessions, case studies and real-time interview simulations, the course also provides domain-specific training through 80+ learning hours including 35+ hours of live learning.

Speaking about the programme, Hari Krishnan Nair, Co-founder, Great Learning commented: “The digital era has created a new set of skills that all sales professionals will have to quickly master in order to succeed. While there is no dearth of sales roles in sectors like financial services, retail, education etc. there is also an increasing shortage of well trained sales professionals who are able to navigate the new digital landscape successfully. Professionals with the required skills are able to command a premium in the job market. The average starting salary for freshers from Great Learning is Rs 5-7 lacs for various entry level roles.”

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The course will help learners prepare for sales roles such as business development manager, management trainee, inside sales specialist, sales consultant etc.

Upon successful completion of the program, learners will receive a certificate from Great Learning.