This foundational course sets the stage for mastering sales in the modern era by combining traditional techniques with cutting-edge AI tools. Participants will dive into the essentials of the sales process, starting with an exploration of basic sales principles, including identification of sales stages, channels, and approaches. The integration of Microsoft Copilot will be introduced as a transformative digital workflow partner that augments these traditional steps. Participants will learn to map sales processes manually and then use Copilot to enhance efficiency, comparing both methods to understand where AI adds the most value. Learners will also be introduced to communication techniques crucial for sales success, employing AI to enhance verbal and non-verbal communication skills. Personalized content creation becomes a focal point, as participants leverage AI to craft unique sales messages tailored to customer needs. Through various activities, learners will construct a foundational understanding of how AI can streamline sales operations, preparing them for more advanced applications in later courses.

Introduction to Sales and AI Fundamentals
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Introduction to Sales and AI Fundamentals
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- Category: Sales
- Category: Verbal Communication Skills
- Category: Sales Pipelines
- Category: Sales Process
- Category: Customer Relationship Management
- Category: Microsoft Copilot
- Category: Sales Presentations
- Category: Product Knowledge
- Category: Selling Techniques
- Category: Responsible AI
- Category: Presentations
- Category: AI Personalization
- Category: Personalized Campaigns
- Category: AI literacy
- Category: Value Propositions
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- Category: Prompt Engineering
- Category: Microsoft PowerPoint
- Category: AI Workflows
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