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Introduction to Sales and AI Fundamentals

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

What you'll learn

  • Identify the stages of the sales process and common sales approaches

  • Apply AI-assisted communication and content creation workflows using Copilot

  • Create value propositions and personalized customer messaging strategies

  • Explain foundational AI concepts and their role in modern sales operations

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May 2026

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29 assignments¹

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This course is part of the Microsoft AI-Powered Sales & Relationship Management Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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There are 4 modules in this course

Build foundational sales knowledge while learning how AI tools can support communication, customer engagement, and workflow efficiency in modern sales environments. This course introduces the core stages of the sales process and explores how AI-assisted workflows can enhance productivity without replacing human relationship-building skills.

You’ll examine sales channels, customer communication techniques, value proposition development, and presentation strategies while using Microsoft Copilot to create personalized communication and sales content. The course also introduces foundational AI concepts and explains how AI tools support sales workflows, customer insights, and business operations. As you progress, you’ll practice creating AI-assisted communication templates, refining prompts, tailoring customer messaging, and integrating AI-generated content into presentations and CRM workflows. By the end of the course, you’ll understand how to combine foundational sales techniques with AI-enhanced productivity tools in professional sales environments. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Describe the core stages of the sales process and apply them to real-world customer engagement scenarios. - Identify and use appropriate sales channels and communication techniques to build and maintain customer relationships. - Develop clear value propositions and tailor messaging to specific customer needs and contexts. - Use Microsoft Copilot to create personalised communication templates, sales content, and presentation materials.

Enhancing Lead Generation with AI introduces the foundational principles of sales and demonstrates how AI tools, such as Microsoft Copilot, can enhance, rather than replace, human-driven selling. Learners will explore the stages of the sales process, from prospecting to closing, while comparing traditional workflows with AI-augmented methods to identify where technology adds value. The module also examines various sales channels and approaches, enabling learners to understand how to select, design, and adapt strategies across diverse products and markets. By integrating Copilot into practical exercises, learners will develop a balanced perspective on using AI for efficiency and insight while preserving the human connection essential to successful sales.

What's included

6 videos3 readings7 assignments

6 videosTotal 30 minutes
  • The Evolution of Sales Process Management6 minutes
  • Mapping Sales Processes With and Without AI5 minutes
  • Channel Strategy Success Through AI4 minutes
  • AI-Enhanced Channel Analysis5 minutes
  • Approach Adaptation for Maximum Impact5 minutes
  • AI-Assisted Approach Selection5 minutes
3 readingsTotal 45 minutes
  • Fundamentals of the Sales Process15 minutes
  • Improving Strategic Sales Channel Development15 minutes
  • Sales Approach Methodologies15 minutes
7 assignmentsTotal 165 minutes
  • Understanding Sales Principles Assessment30 minutes
  • Create Sales Process Comparison30 minutes
  • Sales Process Fundamentals15 minutes
  • Channel Strategy Development and Critique30 minutes
  • Sales Channel Mastery15 minutes
  • Approach Strategy Iteration30 minutes
  • Sales Approach Excellence15 minutes

Enhancing Communication with AI focuses on leveraging AI tools to enhance communication effectiveness while maintaining authentic relationship-building capabilities. Participants will learn to route all content creation and personalization through Copilot, master prompt iteration techniques for tone and audience alignment, and develop systematic approaches to AI-assisted communication excellence. The module emphasizes maintaining professional authenticity while dramatically improving communication efficiency and personalization at scale.

What's included

6 videos3 readings7 assignments

6 videosTotal 23 minutes
  • Transforming Sales Communication with AI4 minutes
  • AI-Enhanced Communication Development4 minutes
  • Content Creation Revolution4 minutes
  • Copilot Content Creation Workflow3 minutes
  • Personalization That Drives Results4 minutes
  • Building AI Communication Templates3 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Foundations of Professional Sales Communication10 minutes
  • Strategic AI Content Creation10 minutes
  • Advanced Customer Communication Personalization10 minutes
7 assignmentsTotal 165 minutes
  • Enhancing Communication with AI Assessment30 minutes
  • Communication Strategy Development30 minutes
  • Communication Fundamentals15 minutes
  • Personalized Content Development30 minutes
  • Content Creation Excellence15 minutes
  • Template Library Development30 minutes
  • Communication Customization Mastery15 minutes

Product Knowledge and Value Creation strengthens your ability to understand, articulate, and communicate product value with clarity and confidence. You’ll learn how to extract accurate product features using AI tools, translate them into meaningful benefits for different customer personas, and build compelling value propositions that resonate with diverse buyer priorities. Through hands-on practice, you will design AI-enhanced presentations, tailor customer-specific sales messaging, and integrate Copilot, PowerPoint, and CRM workflows to support polished and professional sales communication. By combining AI efficiency with human judgment, you’ll develop systematic approaches to product expertise, customer-focused pitching, and presentation delivery that support strong customer engagement and help advance opportunities through the sales pipeline.

What's included

6 videos3 readings7 assignments

6 videosTotal 25 minutes
  • Product Knowlege as Competitive Advantage5 minutes
  • AI-Enchanced Product Analysis and Validation Using Copilot4 minutes
  • Value Propositions That Convert5 minutes
  • AI-Assisted Value Proposition Creation3 minutes
  • Presentation Excellence in Action6 minutes
  • AI-Enhanced Presentation Creation and Delivery3 minutes
3 readingsTotal 60 minutes
  • Strategic Product Knowledge Development15 minutes
  • Strategic Value Proposition Development30 minutes
  • Strategic Sales Presentation Development15 minutes
7 assignmentsTotal 210 minutes
  • Product Knowledge and Value Creation Assessment30 minutes
  • Product Feature Analysis and Validation30 minutes
  • Product Knowledge Fundamentals30 minutes
  • Persona-Based Value Proposition Development30 minutes
  • Value Proposition Excellence30 minutes
  • Presentation Development and Peer Evaluation30 minutes
  • Presentation Delivery Mastery30 minutes

AI Fundamentals for Sales establishes essential AI literacy for sales professionals, moving beyond tool usage to a deep understanding of how AI works, what it can and cannot do, and how to maintain quality and effectiveness when integrating AI into sales workflows. This module transforms learners from passive AI users into strategic collaborators who leverage AI strengths while providing critical human oversight.

What's included

6 videos3 readings8 assignments

6 videosTotal 25 minutes
  • Understanding AI as Your Sales Partner6 minutes
  • Evaluating AI Output Quality3 minutes
  • Efficiency Transformation Through Strategic AI6 minutes
  • Sales Process AI Integration Analysis3 minutes
  • Learning from Real-World AI Implementation4 minutes
  • AI Implementation Case Study Analysis4 minutes
3 readingsTotal 70 minutes
  • Artificial Intelligence in Sales Applications10 minutes
  • AI-Driven Sales Process Optimization30 minutes
  • Comprehensive AI Use Cases in Sales30 minutes
8 assignmentsTotal 330 minutes
  • AI Fundamentals for Sales Assessment30 minutes
  • COURSE PROJECT – AI-Enhanced Sales Pitch Development120 minutes
  • AI Output Quality Assessment30 minutes
  • AI Fundamentals Mastery30 minutes
  • Sales Process Efficiency Analysis30 minutes
  • Sales Efficiency Optimization30 minutes
  • AI Implementation Comparative Analysis30 minutes
  • AI Application Mastery30 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Yes. This course introduces foundational sales concepts and AI-assisted workflows with no prior sales or AI experience required.

You’ll use Microsoft Copilot alongside business communication and presentation workflows to create AI-assisted sales content and customer messaging.

AI tools can help personalize communication, streamline content creation, improve workflow efficiency, and support customer engagement while maintaining authentic human interaction.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

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