Professional Selling

Course code MKTG 2004

Credit 3.0

Length 45.0 hours

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Students study the sales process as it applies to the successful selling of both goods and services to organizations. Students explore and practice each step in the sales process through hands-on interactive activities. The focus of this course is on building long-term, mutually beneficial relationships established through trust and ethical decision making.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Overview of Personal Selling
  • Building Trust and Sales Ethics
  • Understanding Buyers
  • Communication Skills
  • Strategic Prospecting and Preparing for Sales Dialogue
  • Negotiation
  • Sales Dialogue: Creating and Communicating Value
  • Addressing Concerns and Earning Commitment
  • Expanding Customer Relationships
  • Adding Value: Self Leadership and Teamwork
  • Sales Management and Technology
  • B2B Sales
  • B2C Sales

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
72565 September 8, 2026
to December 18, 2026
Lecture
Lab
VCC Downtown Campus See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

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† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.