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Professional Sales Skills
Instructor: Dave Paquin

Professional Sales SkillsToday, there are no shortages of opportunities for skilled salespeople. In good times or bad, companies never stop looking for sales representatives that can help them meet their financial goals. If you've always dreamed of becoming successful in sales, this course is exactly what you need. You'll learn how to turn prospects into buyers, how to provide proper customer service, how to develop a sales plan, and more!

Nov 11, 2009 -Sec EN01111 -$109  
Dec 09, 2009 -Sec EN01112 -$109  
Jan 20, 2010 -Sec EN01101 -$109  
Feb 17, 2010 -Sec EN01102 -$109  


Effective Selling
Instructor: Steve Payseur

Effective SellingThe goal of Effective Selling is not to teach you how to make a sale today, but to help you discover how you can easily convert a potential customer into a long term asset. Effective Selling will help you lay the groundwork for repeat business and your future success. In sales, there are no quick fixes. However, with the knowledge, planning skills, communication techniques, and the understanding of human nature that you will gain from this course, your sales will grow as if by magic.

Nov 11, 2009 -Sec EN01211 -$109  
Dec 09, 2009 -Sec EN01212 -$109  
Jan 20, 2010 -Sec EN01201 -$109  
Feb 17, 2010 -Sec EN01202 -$109  


Business and Marketing Writing
Instructor: Lisa Adams

Business and Marketing WritingThis fun, introductory course will teach you to write or identify copy that achieves business and marketing goals. Improve your work, your knowledge, your company's image, and your chances of getting hired, promoted or applauded! Designed for writers, marketers and anyone interested in these exciting fields.

Nov 11, 2009 -Sec EN09711 -$109  
Dec 09, 2009 -Sec EN09712 -$109  
Jan 20, 2010 -Sec EN09701 -$109  
Feb 17, 2010 -Sec EN09702 -$109  


Managing Customer Service
Instructor: Tony Swaim

Managing Customer ServiceCustomer service personnel interact with current and potential customers every day. But do they truly spend time finding out what customers really want and giving them the highest service possible? In this six-week online course, you'll discover dynamite methods for bringing out the best in your team, measuring customer service, and anticipating the needs of your reps and your customers. Learn how to attract and hire top-notch reps, succeed with teams, and minimize customer complaints. As an added bonus, you'll unlock the power of leading by example and setting new trends for customer service in your growing business.

Nov 11, 2009 -Sec EN13511 -$109  
Dec 09, 2009 -Sec EN13512 -$109  
Jan 20, 2010 -Sec EN13501 -$109  
Feb 17, 2010 -Sec EN13502 -$109  


Principles of Sales Management
Instructor: Kent Smedley

Principles of Sales ManagementMaster the art of managing sales teams from a sales management professional. Learn the essential roles and responsibilities of a sales manager and develop leadership, motivational and team-building skills. Learn proven techniques and strategies for communication, conflict resolution and sales planning to deliver superior sales-team results.

Nov 11, 2009 -Sec EI00111 -$109  
Dec 09, 2009 -Sec EI00112 -$109  
Jan 20, 2010 -Sec EI00101 -$109  
Feb 17, 2010 -Sec EI00102 -$109