Build foundational sales knowledge while learning how AI tools can support communication, customer engagement, and workflow efficiency in modern sales environments. This course introduces the core stages of the sales process and explores how AI-assisted workflows can enhance productivity without replacing human relationship-building skills.
You’ll examine sales channels, customer communication techniques, value proposition development, and presentation strategies while using Microsoft Copilot to create personalized communication and sales content. The course also introduces foundational AI concepts and explains how AI tools support sales workflows, customer insights, and business operations.
As you progress, you’ll practice creating AI-assisted communication templates, refining prompts, tailoring customer messaging, and integrating AI-generated content into presentations and CRM workflows. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to combine foundational sales techniques with AI-enhanced productivity tools in professional sales environments.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Describe the core stages of the sales process and apply them to real-world customer engagement scenarios.
- Identify and use appropriate sales channels and communication techniques to build and maintain customer relationships.
- Develop clear value propositions and tailor messaging to specific customer needs and contexts.
- Use Microsoft Copilot to create personalised communication templates, sales content, and presentation materials.
Enhancing Lead Generation with AI introduces the foundational principles of sales and demonstrates how AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, can enhance, rather than replace, human-driven selling. Learners will explore the stages of the sales process, from prospecting to closing, while comparing traditional workflows with AI-augmented methods to identify where technology adds value. The module also examines various sales channels and approaches, enabling learners to understand how to select, design, and adapt strategies across diverse products and markets. By integrating Copilot into practical exercises, learners will develop a balanced perspective on using AI for efficiency and insight while preserving the human connection essential to successful sales.
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6个视频3篇阅读材料7个作业
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6个视频•总计30分钟
The Evolution of Sales Process Management•6分钟
Mapping Sales Processes With and Without AI•5分钟
Channel Strategy Success Through AI•4分钟
AI-Enhanced Channel Analysis•5分钟
Approach Adaptation for Maximum Impact•5分钟
AI-Assisted Approach Selection•5分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计45分钟
Fundamentals of the Sales Process•15分钟
Strategic Sales Channel Development•15分钟
Sales Approach Methodologies•15分钟
7个作业•总计165分钟
Create Sales Process Comparison•30分钟
Sales Process Fundamentals•15分钟
Channel Strategy Development and Critique•30分钟
Sales Channel Mastery•15分钟
Approach Strategy Iteration•30分钟
Sales Approach Excellence•15分钟
Understanding Sales Principles Assessment•30分钟
Enhancing Communication with AI
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Enhancing Communication with AI focuses on leveraging AI tools to enhance communication effectiveness while maintaining authentic relationship-building capabilities. Participants will learn to route all content creation and personalization through Copilot, master prompt iteration techniques for tone and audience alignment, and develop systematic approaches to AI-assisted communication excellence. The module emphasizes maintaining professional authenticity while dramatically improving communication efficiency and personalization at scale.
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6个视频3篇阅读材料7个作业
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6个视频•总计23分钟
Transforming Sales Communication with AI•4分钟
AI-Enhanced Communication Development•4分钟
Content Creation Revolution•4分钟
Copilot Content Creation Workflow•3分钟
Personalization That Drives Results•4分钟
Building AI Communication Templates•3分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计30分钟
Foundations of Professional Sales Communication•10分钟
Strategic AI Content Creation•10分钟
Advanced Customer Communication Personalization•10分钟
7个作业•总计165分钟
Communication Strategy Development•30分钟
Communication Fundamentals•15分钟
Personalized Content Development•30分钟
Content Creation Excellence•15分钟
Template Library Development•30分钟
Communication Customization Mastery•15分钟
Enhancing Communication with AI Assessment•30分钟
Product Knowledge and Value Creation
第 3 单元•小时 后完成
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Product Knowledge and Value Creation strengthens your ability to understand, articulate, and communicate product value with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to extract accurate product features using AI tools, translate them into meaningful benefits for different customer personas, and build compelling value propositions that resonate with diverse buyer priorities. Through hands-on practice, you will design AI-enhanced presentations, tailor customer-specific sales messaging, and integrate Copilot, PowerPoint, and CRM workflows to support polished and professional sales communication. By combining AI efficiency with human judgment, you’ll develop systematic approaches to product expertise, customer-focused pitching, and presentation delivery that support strong customer engagement and help advance opportunities through the sales pipeline.
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6个视频3篇阅读材料7个作业
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6个视频•总计25分钟
Product Knowlege as Competitive Advantage•5分钟
AI-Enchanced Product Analysis and Validation Using Copilot•4分钟
Value Propositions That Convert•5分钟
AI-Assisted Value Proposition Creation•3分钟
Presentation Excellence in Action•6分钟
AI-Enhanced Presentation Creation and Delivery•3分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计60分钟
Strategic Product Knowledge Development•15分钟
Strategic Value Proposition Development•30分钟
Strategic Sales Presentation Development•15分钟
7个作业•总计210分钟
Product Feature Analysis and Validation•30分钟
Product Knowledge Fundamentals•30分钟
Persona-Based Value Proposition Development•30分钟
Value Proposition Excellence•30分钟
Presentation Development and Peer Evaluation•30分钟
Presentation Delivery Mastery•30分钟
Product Knowledge and Value Creation Assessment•30分钟
AI Fundamentals for Sales
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AI Fundamentals for Sales establishes essential AI literacy for sales professionals, moving beyond tool usage to a deep understanding of how AI works, what it can and cannot do, and how to maintain quality and effectiveness when integrating AI into sales workflows. This module transforms learners from passive AI users into strategic collaborators who leverage AI strengths while providing critical human oversight.
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6个视频3篇阅读材料8个作业
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6个视频•总计25分钟
Understanding AI as Your Sales Partner•6分钟
Evaluating AI Output Quality•3分钟
Efficiency Transformation Through Strategic AI•6分钟
Sales Process AI Integration Analysis•3分钟
Learning from Real-World AI Implementation•4分钟
AI Implementation Case Study Analysis•4分钟
3篇阅读材料•总计70分钟
Artificial Intelligence in Sales Applications•10分钟
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Is Introduction to Sales and AI Fundamentals suitable for beginners?
Yes. This course introduces foundational sales concepts and AI-assisted workflows with no prior sales or AI experience required.
What tools will I use in this course?
You’ll use Microsoft Copilot alongside business communication and presentation workflows to create AI-assisted sales content and customer messaging.
How does AI support sales communication?
AI tools can help personalize communication, streamline content creation, improve workflow efficiency, and support customer engagement while maintaining authentic human interaction.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
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