Elevate Your Natural Talents Into a Thriving Tech Career
The Technology Sales Professional Certificate Program is designed for people who lead with authenticity and want to transform their natural communication strengths into career momentum. In just six months, you'll learn how to sell with purpose, connect with confidence, and rise to the professional you've always had the potential to become.
Powered by Victory Lap Partnership. This program is delivered in exclusive partnership with Victory Lap, a leading technology sales training organization with deep connections to top employers across the industry. This partnership ensures you receive cutting-edge curriculum, real-world mentorship, and direct pathways to career opportunities with established technology companies.
The program includes a Paid Internship at $20 per hour after the first three months.
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Master Essential Professional Skills
- Master the Tech Stack – Learn the CRM platforms, AI tools, and data intelligence that modern sales pros actually use
- Real-World Experience – Practice with actual sales scenarios, not outdated case studies
- Psychology That Works – Understand what really drives decision-making (hint: it's not what most people think)
- Support That Matters – Tutoring, mentorship, networking, and career placement that extends beyond graduation
- Credentials + Credit – Earn industry certifications and college credits that open doors
Comprehensive Student Support
- A dedicated Career Coach ready to support you on your journey
- Opportunities for mentorship and career networking opportunities
- Wraparound supports such as counseling, career placement services, academic tutoring, emergency funds, and community supports to ensure your success
- Earn 25 transferable college credits, advancing your education and career prospects
Real World Learning Experiences
- Learn foundational and advanced sales tactics
- Hybrid delivery format combining online learning with virtual and in-person sessions (20 hours/week commitment)
- 12-week professional sales paid internship working as a professional seller with full-time responsibilities and real client interactions
- Direct instruction and mentorship from experienced Victory Lap Sales Managers
- Earn 25 total transferable college credits throughout the program
Program Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- High school diploma or GED with a 2.0 GPA or higher
- Eligible to work in the United States, can provide I9 documentation
- Successful completion of an interview with an Enrollment Specialist
- Successful completion of short-answer essay questions and a video submission as part of the application process.
- Willing to commit 20-22 hours per week on program
- Willingness and ability to attend in-person classes at the NLU main campus (18 S. Michigan, Chicago IL 60603)
- Computer and internet proficiency with access to reliable internet and a reliable working computer or laptop. A CHROMEBOOK IS NOT AN ACCEPTABLE TYPE OF COMPUTER TO USE DUE TO LIMITATIONS (option to purchase one from NLU)
