Every salesperson hears the same discouraging words: "It's too expensive." "Let me think about it." "I'm not the decision maker." These moments determine whether a conversation ends or moves forward, yet most sales training treats objections as something to fear rather than a skill you can build. This course reframes that entirely, showing you that objections are simply questions a prospect hasn't fully put into words yet.

A Sales Expert's Guide to Overcoming Objections

A Sales Expert's Guide to Overcoming Objections
This course is part of Modern Sales Skills Specialization

Instructor: Madecraft
Access provided by Universidade Aberta
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Beginner level
Recommended experience
5 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Respond to any sales objection with empathy, structure, and confidence instead of defensiveness.
Apply proven techniques to identify decision makers, qualify buying intent, and close more sales.
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September 2026
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