The Academy is ideal for: <\/h3>\n
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- Career changers ready to pivot into a professional role with earning potential<\/li>\n
- Aspiring entrepreneurs building the selling skills needed to start or grow a business<\/li>\n
- Recent CPS graduates seeking a fast, structured entry into the workforce<\/li>\n
- Current CCC students exploring Sales, Business, or Entrepreneurship<\/li>\n
- High-motivation learners \u2014 no prior sales experience required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n
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<\/div><\/div><\/span>Why Choose NextGen Sales Academy<\/p><\/h2><\/span>
<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Selective Admissions <\/div><\/div>Small cohorts enable personalized coaching and high-touch support.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Salesforce CRM Training<\/div><\/div>Build real pipelines using the world\u2019s leading CRM platform.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Real Employer Projects<\/div><\/div>Apply your skills to live business challenges and build a portfolio.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Instructor Coaching & Industry Speakers<\/div><\/div>Learn directly from professionals working in Chicago\u2019s business ecosystem.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Career-Focused Curriculum<\/div><\/div>Every week builds toward confidence, professionalism, and job readiness.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div>Clear Pathway Into Credit Programs<\/div><\/div>Seamlessly continue into certificates and the associate degree in Sales & Entrepreneurship.<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\nWhat You\u2019ll Learn <\/h2>\n\n<\/div><\/div>
\n\n\n\n\n\nWeekly modules include: <\/h3>\n
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- Sales Mindset & Fundamentals<\/li>\n
- Communication & Storytelling<\/li>\n
- Prospecting & Pipeline Building<\/li>\n
- Customer Discovery & Needs Analysis<\/li>\n
- Pitching, Objection Handling & Value Positioning<\/li>\n
- Negotiation & Closing Techniques<\/li>\n
- Account Management & Customer Success<\/li>\n
- Salesforce + Capstone Experience<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/p>\n \n <\/div> \n \n\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
Your Pathway in Sales & Entrepreneurship<\/h2>\n\n\n
\n\nIf you\u2019re interested, the NextGen Sales Academy is the first step in a fully stackable pathway that will launch Fall 2026:<\/h3>\n
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- NextGen Sales Academy (CE) \u2013 Selective, 8-week applied training<\/li>\n
- Basic Certificate (BC) in Entrepreneurship (optional) \u2013 Venture planning and startup selling<\/li>\n
- Advanced Certificate (AC) in Sales \u2013 Sales strategy, pipeline management, analytics<\/li>\n
- AAS in Sales & Entrepreneurship \u2013 A 61-credit applied degree<\/li>\n
- Transfer Pathways \u2013 Bachelor\u2019s programs in Business, Marketing, or related fields<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/p>\n \n <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
What Success Looks Like <\/h2>\n\n
<\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>High demand for seats due to selective cohort model<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>\nEmployer-validated curriculum guided by BILT<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div>
<\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>Portfolio-ready work from real employer projects<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>Salesforce CRM skill-building and certification preparation<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div>Clear next steps into credit programs, internships, and entry-level sales roles<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>Outcomes tracked include completion, certifications, student feedback, employer engagement, and career pathways. <\/em><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>
How to Apply (Competitive Admission) <\/h2>\n\n
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\nSeats are limited, and cohorts fill quickly. <\/p>
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