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Sales Skills: Handle Objections And Close Complex Deals

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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

  • Design customer experience and account strategies that strengthen long-term B2B relationships and improve retention.

  • Use CRM insights, customer data and journey mapping to personalise engagement and identify expansion opportunities.

  • Apply emotional intelligence and loyalty frameworks to build trust, reduce churn and drive sustainable client growth.

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April 2026

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12 assignments

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This course is part of the Advanced Sales Training: Challenging, Coaching And Closing Specialization
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There are 6 modules in this course

This course develops the advanced commercial skills required to influence buying committees, navigate enterprise procurement environments and close high-value B2B deals. Building on the buyer-coaching techniques from Course 2, you will learn how to guide stakeholders through objections, uncertainty and risk as deals approach commitment.

You’ll explore the dynamics of modern enterprise buying processes, including qualification frameworks, multi-threaded engagement and value engineering techniques that strengthen deal progression. The course also examines how to manage procurement expectations, collaborate with legal and compliance teams and build consensus across complex stakeholder groups. Designed for sales professionals responsible for high-stakes opportunities, this course equips you with practical frameworks for objection handling, negotiation and closing. By the end, you will be able to guide enterprise deals through final decision stages with confidence while strengthening long-term customer relationships through structured account and CRM strategies.

This module develops your ability to coach buyers, challenge assumptions, and guide prospects toward confident decisions. You’ll explore advanced techniques used by top-performing sales professionals, including insight-led questioning, reframing, objection navigation, and value-driven conversations. The focus is on helping customers think differently, uncover deeper needs, and make decisions with conviction. By the end, you’ll know how to lead powerful sales conversations that accelerate progress and increase your close rate.

What's included

7 videos2 readings2 assignments

7 videosTotal 43 minutes
  • Introduction5 minutes
  • The Challenger Framework In Practice6 minutes
  • Diagnostic Coaching: From Discovery To Development6 minutes
  • The Challenger Framework In Practice6 minutes
  • Advanced Objection Handling Through Reframing10 minutes
  • Coaching For Commitment: Guiding The Decision Process5 minutes
  • Precision Closing Techniques For High-Value Deals5 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Lesson Descriptions: Advanced Selling And Customer-Centric Growth10 minutes
  • Project Title: Building A High-Value Deal Coaching And Closing Strategy10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Coaching, Challenging And Closing Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Applying Coaching, Challenging And Closing Techniques30 minutes

This module teaches negotiation and collaboration techniques that strengthen customer relationships and support long-term success. You’ll learn how to work with buyers rather than against them, use transparency to reduce resistance, create shared value, and guide discussions toward mutually beneficial solutions. The module highlights communication, alignment, and strategic preparation as essential negotiation tools. By the end, you’ll negotiate with more confidence, empathy and effectiveness.

What's included

7 videos2 readings2 assignments

7 videosTotal 46 minutes
  • Introduction10 minutes
  • Preparation, Preparation, Preparation8 minutes
  • Building Rapport And Active Listening In The Discussion Phase7 minutes
  • Crafting Irresistible Proposals Using Creative Variables7 minutes
  • Navigating The Bargaining Table4 minutes
  • Closing The Deal With Confidence5 minutes
  • Developing A Win-Win Mindset5 minutes
2 readingsTotal 20 minutes
  • Lesson Descriptions: Collaborative Negotiation Strategies For Sales Success10 minutes
  • Project: Collaborative Negotiation Strategy And Reflection10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes
  • Collaborative Negotiation Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Applying Collaborative Negotiation Techniques10 minutes

This module explores the future of sales in an increasingly digital, data-driven, and customer-centric world. You’ll examine evolving buyer expectations, emerging technologies, and the new capabilities required to succeed. The module helps you adapt your approach, personalise value, use data intelligently, and build modern sales practices that support long-term growth. By the end, you’ll understand how to position yourself - and your organisation - for the next generation of selling.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments

6 videosTotal 36 minutes
  • Sales Roles Evolution: From Account Manager To Growth Hacker10 minutes
  • Sales And Customer Success Integration5 minutes
  • Sales Growth Hacking: Innovative Tactics For Revenue5 minutes
  • The Brand Evangelist's Role In Sales5 minutes
  • Customer Analytics: A Tool For Sales Success5 minutes
  • Future Sales Trends: Focus On Customer-Centricity And Data6 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Lesson Descriptions: Redefining Roles And Strategies10 minutes
  • Worksheets: Growth Hacking Strategies For Digital Sales10 minutes
  • Project: Redefining Sales For Customer-Centric Growth10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Growth Hacking And Sales Strategy Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Applying Growth Hacking Sales Strategies30 minutes

In this module, you’ll discover how effective CRM strategies underpin stronger customer relationships and sustained sales growth. You’ll learn how to use CRM systems to manage client data, personalise communication and identify opportunities for retention and upsell. The module also covers segmentation, automation and targeted follow-up strategies that help you stay relevant throughout the customer lifecycle. By the end, you’ll understand how CRM-driven processes elevate customer experience, support consistent engagement and contribute directly to higher sales performance and long-term loyalty.

What's included

19 videos15 readings2 assignments

19 videosTotal 100 minutes
  • Introduction3 minutes
  • What It Is And What It Isn't3 minutes
  • Why It's So Important And How So Many Businesses Get It Wrong8 minutes
  • The 7 Key Ingredients Of Maximising Your Customer Relationships5 minutes
  • Introducing The MCR Model4 minutes
  • How Do Your Relationships 'Measure Up'?2 minutes
  • Review And Refocus Your Approach To Customers14 minutes
  • Developing Your Plan1 minute
  • Do You Really Know Your Customers?9 minutes
  • How To Get To Know Them: Some Simple Steps6 minutes
  • Establish Ties That Bind2 minutes
  • Get Personal7 minutes
  • Create Dialogue Not Diatribes12 minutes
  • Educate Your Customers And Add Value5 minutes
  • Maximise Opportunities: Your Options1 minute
  • Getting Them To Spend More6 minutes
  • Customers As An Extra Resource6 minutes
  • Maximising Your Customer Relationships: Develop Your Plan Of Action4 minutes
  • Your Next Steps1 minute
15 readingsTotal 150 minutes
  • Lesson Descriptions: CRM Strategies To Drive Loyalty And Sales Growth10 minutes
  • Toolkit 1. 12 Mistakes Assessment Toolkit10 minutes
  • Toolkit 2. 7 Key Ingredients Of MCR Toolkit15 minutes
  • Toolkit 3. Measure Your Relationships Toolkit10 minutes
  • Toolkit 4. The 10 D's E-Book10 minutes
  • Toolkit 5. 'How Well Do You Know Your Customers?' Assessment Tool10 minutes
  • Toolkit 6. How To Find Out What Your Customers Think Toolkit10 minutes
  • Toolkit 7. 'Are You Giving The Best To' Assessment Tool10 minutes
  • Toolkit 8. Get Personal 3D Ideas Toolkit5 minutes
  • Toolkit 9. Create Dialogue 3D Ideas Toolkit10 minutes
  • Toolkit 10. Educate And Add Value Toolkit10 minutes
  • Toolkit 11. Get Customers To Spend More Toolkit10 minutes
  • Toolkit 12. Customers As An Extra Resource Toolkit10 minutes
  • Toolkit 13. MCR 3D Action Plan10 minutes
  • Project: Develop Your Maximising Customer Relationships (MCR) Plan10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 40 minutes
  • CRM Strategies For Sales And Loyalty Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Applying CRM Strategies To Drive Sales And Loyalty10 minutes

This module provides a structured approach to delivering consistent, high-quality customer experiences. You’ll learn how to map journeys, strengthen touchpoints, set service standards, and implement systems that improve satisfaction at scale. The module gives you tools for aligning teams, simplifying processes, and measuring what matters most. By the end, you’ll have a clear framework for building customer loyalty through reliability, empathy, and thoughtful design.

What's included

5 videos3 readings2 assignments

5 videosTotal 43 minutes
  • Introduction6 minutes
  • The Customer And You10 minutes
  • Keeping Your Customers Satisfied14 minutes
  • Mapping Out The Customer Journey8 minutes
  • Going Beyond The Drawing Board5 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Lesson Descriptions: Building Customer Loyalty And Client Satisfaction Frameworks10 minutes
  • Worksheet: Customer Success And Long-Term Retention10 minutes
  • Project Title: Customer Service Framework Improvement Plan10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 30 minutes
  • Customer Loyalty And Satisfaction Knowledge Check20 minutes
  • Applying Customer Loyalty And Satisfaction Strategies10 minutes

This module teaches you how to use a customer success mindset to retain, grow, and delight your client base. You’ll explore onboarding, value reinforcement, churn prevention, and proactive engagement strategies that strengthen long-term relationships. The module shows how success planning, measurement, and communication create ongoing value for your customers. By the end, you’ll know how to drive renewals, expand accounts, and build customer partnerships that last.

What's included

6 videos3 readings2 assignments

6 videosTotal 36 minutes
  • Sales-Driven Customer Success Manager: Merging Success And Sales Roles9 minutes
  • Onboarding To Advocacy: Cultivating Long-Term Customer Partnerships 6 minutes
  • Cross-Selling And Upselling Techniques For CSMs7 minutes
  • Measuring Success: KPIs for Customer Success4 minutes
  • Using Data To Drive Customer Engagement And Growth5 minutes
  • Collaborative Success: Aligning Sales And Customer Teams 4 minutes
3 readingsTotal 30 minutes
  • Lesson Descriptions: Building Long-Term Customer Retention 10 minutes
  • Worksheets: Customer Retention And Relationship Growth Strategies10 minutes
  • Project: Mastering Customer Success For Long-Term Growth10 minutes
2 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes
  • Customer Success And Retention Knowledge Check30 minutes
  • Applying Customer Success And Retention Techniques30 minutes

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