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Consultative Selling Foundations for Complex Deals

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Consultative Selling Foundations for Complex Deals

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply buyer psychology and persuasion principles to build trust and guide ethical sales conversations.

  • Define ICP, manage outreach systems, and run structured discovery to uncover real business needs.

  • Translate product features into measurable value using demos, storytelling, and outcome framing.

  • Handle objections, price discussions, and closing conversations with clarity and confidence.

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March 2026

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module introduces learners to the true nature of sales and the psychological forces that drive buying decisions. Instead of framing sales as persuasion or pressure, this module explains sales as value transfer and problem-solving. Learners explore how sales differs from marketing and negotiation, and why selling is a core skill across nearly every career. The module then dives into buyer psychology, explaining how people make decisions using fast, emotional thinking and slower, rational thinking. Learners examine emotional triggers, cognitive biases, and real-world examples—such as premium coffee purchases—to understand why buyers choose one option over another. The module concludes with first principles of persuasion, emphasizing trust, affinity, aesthetics, and micro-conversions that move buyers toward a decision naturally. By the end of this module, learners will understand how buyers think, why trust matters more than tactics, and how to approach sales conversations with empathy and clarity.

What's included

8 videos4 readings3 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module focuses on how sales conversations begin and how to identify the right customers to sell to. Learners are introduced to the full sales process, from prospecting to closing, with a clear breakdown of each stage. The module explains how to define an Ideal Customer Profile (ICP) using demographic, psychographic, and behavioral signals, while also identifying anti-ICPs to avoid wasted effort. Learners explore lead sources, qualification basics, and pipeline hygiene to understand how opportunities are managed. Inside sales fundamentals are covered, including common sales roles and daily workflows. The module also introduces beginner-friendly outreach techniques across email, social platforms, events, and referrals. It concludes with discovery fundamentals, teaching learners how to ask better questions, uncover hidden needs, listen actively, and diagnose problems instead of pitching prematurely. By the end of this module, learners can confidently identify prospects and run structured discovery conversations.

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19 videos5 readings6 assignments

This module teaches learners how to communicate value clearly and avoid common beginner sales mistakes. The module starts by breaking down how features translate into benefits and real outcomes, helping learners identify the true value drivers that matter to buyers. Learners practice simplifying explanations using analogies and learn how overloading prospects with information reduces trust. The module then addresses over-pitching, explaining why salesy language creates resistance and how to keep conversations concise and buyer-focused. A dedicated demo section walks learners through structuring and delivering effective product demos—from opening context and highlighting “aha” moments to handling objections mid-demo and closing with clear next steps. The module concludes with social proof and trust-building techniques, including ethical use of testimonials, storytelling through case examples, and leveraging borrowed credibility. By the end of this module, learners can present value confidently and run demos that feel helpful, not pushy.

What's included

9 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module equips learners with the confidence to handle objections, ask for the sale, and manage price discussions without discomfort. Learners first explore why buyers say “no” and how to identify the real root causes behind objections—such as trust gaps, misaligned priorities, or unclear value. Practical frameworks are introduced to de-escalate tension and respond calmly to resistance. The module then focuses on closing fundamentals, teaching learners how to recognize buying signals, ask for commitment naturally, and follow up effectively when deals stall. A dedicated lesson on price handling helps learners respond to price objections without defaulting to discounts. Learners also learn basic negotiation principles and how to anchor price around value rather than cost. By the end of this module, learners will feel more comfortable handling tough conversations and moving deals forward with clarity and confidence.

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