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Sales Execution: Pipeline, Discovery & Deal Influence

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Sales Execution: Pipeline, Discovery & Deal Influence

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Learn at your own pace
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

2 weeks to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Build a personal sales pipeline plan aligned with quota and deal stages

  • Run structured discovery conversations across multiple stakeholders

  • Create clear problem–cost–outcome business cases from discovery insights

  • Deliver persona-specific demos and follow-up assets that move deals forward

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March 2026

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16 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This module develops ownership mindset and pipeline accountability for individual contributors managing active deal portfolios. Learners begin by designing pipelines through backward planning from quota targets, balancing inbound, outbound, and referral sources based on territory realities. The module addresses time protection strategies that ensure prospecting continuity despite delivery pressures. Qualification skills are advanced through conversational use of MEDDIC-style frameworks, helping learners identify deal viability through behavioural and organizational signals rather than rigid checklists. Learners also practice disengaging from weak opportunities while preserving relationships and reputation. By the end of the module, participants can maintain healthy pipeline composition, prioritize high-value opportunities, and invest effort where returns are most likely.

What's included

9 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt1 plugin

This module strengthens discovery depth and analytical framing across complex buying environments. Learners conduct multi-stakeholder discovery sessions tailored to different functional roles and priorities while maintaining narrative consistency. The module develops techniques for extracting financial and operational impact data and converting conversational insights into structured business cases. Learners practice guiding customers through quantified problem definitions and responsibly handling uncertainty when reliable data is unavailable. Recovery strategies are also covered for situations where discovery was incomplete earlier in the cycle. By the end of the module, learners can transform conversations into strategic problem framing that supports stronger positioning and decision justification.

What's included

8 videos3 readings4 assignments

This module enhances interpersonal influence through disciplined listening and structured questioning. Learners apply micro-listening skills that uncover unspoken concerns related to risk, politics, or internal constraints. Question-led engagement techniques enable buyers to articulate needs themselves rather than being persuaded through assertion. The module introduces conversational flow management, helping learners maintain momentum without rigid meeting scripts. Recovery methods address misaligned or poorly structured interactions while preserving trust and credibility. By the end of the module, learners can guide productive conversations, surface meaningful insights, and influence direction without applying pressure or appearing directive.

What's included

7 videos3 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

This module focuses on communicating value through relevant demonstrations and narrative framing. Learners tailor demonstrations to distinct stakeholder priorities and adjust content dynamically as audience composition changes. Structured storytelling techniques help transform customer experiences into relatable value narratives supported by simple visuals rather than presentation overload. The module also teaches how to deploy appropriate proof assets such as trials, case studies, or references to reinforce credibility. Learners practice crafting concise recap communications that enable internal advocacy by customer champions. By the end of the module, participants can reinforce understanding, trust, and alignment through clear demonstration and narrative delivery.

What's included

10 videos3 readings4 assignments

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