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Sales Professional

Sell with confidence and close deals.

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About this course

Learn the modern sales process — prospecting, handling objections, and closing without pressure.

Many Nigerians think sales na to 'push market', to force person buy wetin dem no need. Forget that style. Real sales, the kind wey go make you shine for Skillnaija, na to help people.

What you'll learn

Course syllabus — 4 lessons

  1. Sales is helping, not pushing9 min
  2. Finding and qualifying leads14 min
  3. Objections and closing16 min
  4. Project: a full sales pitch45 min

Your project

My First Sales Pitch & Review

A link to your video sales pitch and a written self-review (200-300 words) reflecting on your performance.

Certificates on Skillnaija are earned, not issued for attendance: you submit this project, it is graded against a rubric, and passing issues a certificate anyone can verify.

Frequently asked questions

Is Sales Professional free?

Yes. Sales Professional is completely free on Skillnaija. You need a free account to open the lessons, and there is no charge for the course, the project, or the certificate.

How long does Sales Professional take to complete?

5 weeks · ~4 hrs/week. There are 4 lessons, about 1 hour of material in total. You learn at your own pace and your progress is saved.

Do I need any experience to start Sales Professional?

Beginner-friendly. You can start from scratch — no prior experience is assumed.

What will I learn in Sales Professional?

You will build practical skills in Prospecting, Discovery calls, Handling objections, Closing. Every lesson is written for a Nigerian context, with examples drawn from how the work is actually done and paid for here.

Do I get a certificate for Sales Professional?

Yes, but it has to be earned. You complete the course project — My First Sales Pitch & Review and submit it for grading. Passing the project issues a verifiable certificate; finishing the lessons alone does not.

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