Professional Sales Foundations introduces learners to the core principles, terminology, and business concepts that drive successful sales organizations. Through practical exercises and realistic business scenarios, learners explore how organizations create value, how customers make purchasing decisions, and how effective sales professionals build lasting customer relationships.

Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation

Sales Prospecting and Lead Generation
This course is part of Professional Sales Strategies Specialization

Instructor: Barry Finder
Access provided by University of Novi Sad - Serbia
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
Recommended experience
1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Explain how businesses create value and how sales supports organizational success.
Analyze the buyer's journey and align sales activities with each stage of the sales cycle.
Compare different sales industries and business models to determine appropriate sales approaches.
Apply foundational sales concepts through case studies, customer scenarios, and a capstone project.
Skills you'll gain
- Sales Presentation
- Sales
- Sales Process
- Customer Acquisition Management
- Sales Prospecting
- Customer Relationship Management
- Lead Generation
- Sales Pipelines
- General Sales Practices
- Sales Development
- Prospecting and Qualification
- Sales Presentations
- Business Development
- Value Propositions
- Case Studies
- Sales Strategy
- Customer Engagement
- Relationship Building
- Product Knowledge
- Communication
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Assessments
17 assignments
Taught in English
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August 2026
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This course is part of the Professional Sales Strategies Specialization
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