Technology Sales Certificate: Get Paid to Break Into Tech Sales
Turn your communication strengths into career momentum. NLU's Technology Sales Professional Certificate combines proven sales methodology, hands-on CRM and AI training, and a 12-week paid internship at $20 an hour, with real clients and real commissions, in just 6 months.
- 12-Week Paid Internship ($20/hr)
- Victory Lap Sales Training
- 25 Transferable College Credits
- In-Person in Chicago
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Program at a Glance
What You'll Learn
- Use CRM platforms, AI tools, and sales data confidently
- Apply consultative selling to complex sales scenarios
- Leverage sales psychology in buyer interactions
- Build and execute a personal sales strategy
- Earn industry certifications in sales and CRM
- Complete a 12-week paid internship with measurable results
Full Course List
Next start: September 21, 2026 — seats filling fast.
Admissions Requirements
- Age 18 or older with a high school diploma or GED (2.0 GPA or higher)
- Eligible to work in the United States (I-9 documentation)
- An interview with an NLU enrollment specialist, plus essay and video
- Able to attend in-person sessions at NLU's Chicago campus
- A commitment of about 20 to 22 hours per week
A 12-week paid internship at $20 an hour, with real clients and real commissions, is built into the program, not a free trial.
Train with one of the leading technology sales organizations, learning proven methodology directly from experienced sales managers.
25 transferable college credits plus industry certifications, so the certificate builds toward a degree and a career at once.
Where Will Your Certificate Take You?
Graduates pursue roles as Sales Development Representatives, Account Executives, Customer Success Managers, and Business Development Associates across SaaS, cloud, and enterprise software, fields driven by high demand and commission-based pay.
Entry-level base salaries typically range from $45,000 to $65,000, with on-target earnings of $60,000 to $100,000 or more including commission (NLU program data). Tech sales is a direct pathway into sales management, account management, and revenue operations leadership.
How to Apply in 3 Simple Steps
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Request Information
Submit the form above. An NLU Accelerate U enrollment specialist will reach out within one business day.
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Interview and Apply
Complete an enrollment interview, short essay questions, and a brief video submission, the program's application steps.
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Enroll and Start
Once accepted, finalize enrollment and join your cohort. Next start: September 21, 2026. Your internship placement follows your coursework.
Take the First Step
No commitment required. An NLU Accelerate U enrollment specialist will reach out within one business day to discuss the program and cohort dates.
Take the First Step- 12-Week Paid Internship ($20/hr)
- Victory Lap Sales Training
- 25 Transferable College Credits
- In-Person in Chicago
*Salary context: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Sales Representatives, Wholesale and Manufacturing (SOC 41-3091), May 2024; tech sales roles often exceed this with commission. Entry ranges and OTE per NLU program data.
**Program structure and Victory Lap partnership: National Louis University Accelerate U Technology Sales Professional Certificate materials.