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The Science of Sales: Behavioral Insights and Psychology Specialization

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The Science of Sales: Behavioral Insights and Psychology Specialization

Behavioral Psychology for High-Impact Sales. Apply buyer psychology, data, and ethics to close complex deals in modern sales environments

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Beginner level

Recommended experience

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

What you'll learn

  • Understand buyer psychology and apply behavioral insights to influence decisions and build trust

  • Use data, AI, and ethical frameworks to optimize pipelines, prospecting, and negotiations

  • Master advanced selling strategies, resilience, and leadership in high-pressure sales environments

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January 2026

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What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Consultative Selling
Category: Communication
Category: Consumer Behaviour
Category: Rapport Building
Category: Storytelling
Category: Empathy
Category: Sales
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Influencing
Category: Cultural Sensitivity
Category: Sales Strategy
Category: Customer Insights
Category: Needs Assessment
Category: Solution Selling
Category: Customer Relationship Building
Category: Marketing Psychology
Category: Sales Presentation
Category: Persuasive Communication
Category: Target Audience

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Sales Strategy
Category: Overcoming Objections
Category: Business Process Automation
Category: Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Sales Process
Category: Negotiation
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Regulatory Compliance
Category: Sales Pipelines
Category: Selling Techniques
Category: Sales Presentations
Category: Sales Prospecting
Category: Lead Generation
Category: Sales
Category: Closing (Sales)
Category: Customer Engagement

What you'll learn

Skills you'll gain

Category: Consumer Behaviour
Category: Sales Management
Category: Customer Analysis
Category: Sales
Category: Adaptability
Category: Data-Driven Decision-Making
Category: Sales Strategy
Category: Resilience
Category: Sales Presentation
Category: Sales Training
Category: Business Ethics
Category: Composure
Category: Initiative and Leadership
Category: Customer Retention
Category: Persistence
Category: Self-Motivation
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Case Studies
Category: Cross-Functional Collaboration
Category: Stress Management

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