Break into Tech Sales with Real Skills and Experience!
The Technology Sales Professional program is built for entry-level job seekers who want to break into high-paying sales roles in tech, logistics, media, and more. You’ll learn how to prospect, present, and sell using proven sales frameworks like Challenger, BANT, and MEDDPICC. Plus get trained on the tools top companies expect, like AI-powered outreach and CRMs.
- Real-World Experience: Complete a full-time externship as part of a professional sales team.
- Sales Tech Training: Get hands-on with Salesforce, LinkedIn Sales Navigator, and AI tools used by top employers.
- Career-Ready Skills: Master sales strategies, customer engagement psychology, and prospecting techniques that employers value.
- In-Demand Industry: Train to become a Sales Development Rep or Account Executive earning up to $60K base salary + commission, and grow into a leadership role fast!
Designed to Fit Your Life
Flexible Format: Hybrid learning with virtual and in-person sessions designed for working adults.
Quick Completion: Finish the full certificate, including externship, in just 6 months.
Career Support Personalized for You
Work full-time in a real sales role during your externship, with guidance from industry pros and hiring managers. Sharpen your mindset, communication skills, and digital presence to stand out in interviews and on the job.
Every individual deserves an education that helps them reach their full potential
To Fulfill its Promise, NLU Offers:
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National Louis University offers more than 70 career-focused endorsement, certificate, undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in Chicago and Florida.
Gain Real Experience
Students won’t just learn sales, they’ll do it through a full-time externship, working as part of a professional sales team.
Career Coaching
Get personalized support with resume building, interview prep, and job search strategy, all tailored to tech sales roles.
Location
Located in Chicago, the program puts you in the heart of a thriving tech sales market where employers are actively hiring and great talent is in high demand.
Choose National Louis University
NLU is helping future sales pros succeed in a modern, tech-enabled world. Our hybrid format is designed for busy learners, with virtual and in-person instruction, externships, and personalized career coaching. Get career-ready — and job-ready — with the education and employer network to back you.
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