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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques

      Skills you'll gain: Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Selling Techniques, Sales Presentation, Cold Calling, Closing (Sales), Sales, Active Listening, Lead Generation, Rapport Building, Customer Relationship Building, Communication Strategies

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      229 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Operations

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Customer Success Management, Sales Process, Salesforce, Sales Operations, Dashboard, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Support, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Development, Lead Generation, Sales Enablement, Sales Management, Data Visualization, Sales, Customer Support, Business Reporting, Campaign Management, Data Import/Export

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Simplilearn

      Generative AI Course for Marketing, Sales, and Campaigns

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Strategy, Generative AI, Business Marketing, AI Personalization, Marketing Analytics, Blogs, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Marketing Strategies, Cross Selling, Business Ethics, Content Marketing, Email Marketing, Emerging Technologies, Prompt Engineering, Content Creation, Customer Engagement, Social Media Marketing

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Kennesaw State University

      Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Prospecting, Prospecting and Qualification, Overcoming Objections, Sales Process, Sales Presentation, Cold Calling, Sales, Closing (Sales), Consultative Selling, Sales Strategy, B2B Sales, Verbal Communication Skills, Lead Generation, Solution Selling, Communication, Outbound Calls, Consumer Behaviour, Sales Training, Negotiation, Product Demonstration

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      74 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      West Virginia University

      Sales Operations/Management

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Territory Management, Sales Management, Sales Strategy, Training Programs, Sales, Account Management, Job Analysis, Sales Training, Regional Sales, Expense Management, Recruitment, Performance Appraisal, Sales Process, Inside Sales, Sales Presentation, Business Ethics, Talent Recruitment, Employee Training, Performance Analysis, Operating Expense

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      416 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      HubSpot Academy

      Sales Training for High Performing Teams

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Management, Closing (Sales), Booking (Sales), Overcoming Objections, Consultative Selling, Sales Training, Sales Enablement, Sales Prospecting, Sales Development, Training Programs, Sales Presentation, Cold Calling, HubSpot CRM, Sales Process, Prospecting and Qualification, Selling Techniques, Phone Sales, Sales, Lead Generation, Sales Strategy

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Starweaver

      Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Data Storytelling, Customer Insights, Data Visualization, Storytelling, Sales Strategy, Sales Presentation, Sales, Data Visualization Software, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Dashboard, Business Analytics, Business Intelligence, Persuasive Communication

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Salesforce

      Salesforce Sales Development Representative

      Skills you'll gain: Lead Generation, Sales Development, Consultative Selling, Time Management, Prospecting and Qualification, Sales Prospecting, Cold Calling, Sales Enablement, Salesforce, Verbal Communication Skills, Constructive Feedback, Growth Mindedness, Professionalism, Writing, Interpersonal Communications, Relationship Building, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Technical Sales, Interviewing Skills, Sales

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      565 reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google

      Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce

      Skills you'll gain: Email Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Analytics, Search Engine Marketing, Social Media Strategy, Media Planning, Data Storytelling, Google Ads, Marketing Effectiveness, Social Media Campaigns, Search Engine Optimization, Loyalty Programs, E-Commerce, Online Advertising, Customer Retention, Marketing, Marketing Channel, Campaign Management, Interviewing Skills, Applicant Tracking Systems

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      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      How to Generate and Maintain a Healthy Sales Pipeline

      Skills you'll gain: Sales Pipelines, Closing (Sales), Sales Process, Lead Generation, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, Customer Relationship Management, Sales Strategy, Sales Enablement, Prospecting and Qualification, Customer Engagement, Communication

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      32 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      Microsoft

      Generative AI for Sales Professionals

      Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, Sales Strategy, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software, AI Personalization, Sales Enablement, Customer Analysis, Sales Training, Sales, Data Cleansing, Customer Data Management, Customer Insights, Microsoft Teams, Sales Pipelines, Sales Process, Sales Prospecting, Generative AI Agents, Data Quality, Data Ethics, Sales Presentations, Enterprise Sales

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      Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
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      12 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Coursera Instructor Network

      Software Sales

      Skills you'll gain: Customer Relationship Building, Sales Strategy, General Sales Practices, Sales Presentation, Selling Techniques, Sales, Technical Sales, Market Analysis, Value Propositions, Competitive Analysis

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      26 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular sales courses

    • How to Sell: An Overview of Fundamental Selling Techniques: Coursera Instructor Network
    • Salesforce Sales Operations: Salesforce
    • Generative AI Course for Marketing, Sales, and Campaigns: Simplilearn
    • Professional Selling: 3 Steps to High-Performance: Kennesaw State University
    • Sales Operations/Management: West Virginia University
    • Sales Training for High Performing Teams: HubSpot Academy
    • Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales : Starweaver
    • Salesforce Sales Development Representative: Salesforce
    • Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce: Google
    • How to Generate and Maintain a Healthy Sales Pipeline: Coursera Instructor Network

    Why Learn Sales?

    Sales is the practice of building relationships, understanding customer needs, and offering solutions that drive business growth. It’s a key function in nearly every industry, with strong ties to communication, strategy, and customer success. Learning sales can help you develop persuasive skills, grow your influence, and create value in competitive markets.

    Frequently Asked Questions about Sales

    Start by thinking about what you want to improve—are you building basic selling skills, transitioning into B2B or tech sales, or leading a team?

    • For a strong foundation in selling techniques, try Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process from HubSpot Academy.
    • Interested in tech or software sales? Explore Sales Training for High Performing Teams, also from HubSpot.
    • Want to strengthen your business acumen? Consider Sales Operations/Management Specialization.‎

    These beginner-friendly courses are great for learners with little to no formal sales experience:

    • Sales Training: Building Your Sales Career by HubSpot – Covers lead generation, prospecting, and relationship building.
    • Sales Training: Techniques for a Human-Centric Sales Process – Focuses on persuasion, pitch development, and customer trust.
    • Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills – Great for sharpening sales conversations and closing techniques. ‎
    • A course focuses on a specific skill—like prospecting, negotiating, or using CRM tools; like Master Data Storytelling for B2B & B2C Sales.
    • A Specialization includes multiple courses building toward end-to-end mastery—such as Generative AI for Sales Professionals Specialization, which covers applying AI to forecasting, pipeline management, and sales strategies.
    • A Professional Certificate prepares you for career roles through applied training—like the Zoho Sales Representative Certificate or Salesforce Sales Operations Certificate.‎

    Yes. You can start learning sales topics on Coursera for free in two ways:

    • Preview the first module of many sales courses at no cost. This includes video lessons, readings, graded assignments, and Coursera Coach (where available).
    • Start a 7-day free trial for Specializations or Coursera Plus. This gives you full access to all course content across eligible programs within the timeframe of your trial.

    If you want to keep learning, earn a certificate in sales topics, or unlock full course access after the preview or trial, you can upgrade or apply for financial aid.‎

    You’ll learn how to build relationships with customers, understand buyer behavior, present solutions, handle objections, and close deals. Some courses also cover sales technologies like CRMs, pipeline management, and data-driven selling techniques.‎

    No prior experience is required. Many Coursera sales courses are designed for beginners and walk you through core concepts step by step. You can also find more advanced courses if you're already working in sales and want to grow your skills.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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