Business Development Representative
Generate and qualify leads, conduct discovery calls, present solutions, and advance opportunities through the sales pipeline. Exceed quota and drive revenue growth.
$85,000 to $165,000
Typical civilian range for this role at 180 days.
- 13
- Courses
- 492
- Hours of coursework
- 5
- Certifications
- 5
- Program lengths

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60 day program
Business Development Representative
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Salesforce Sales Certificate
- Understands B2B sales process
- Can prospect and qualify leads
Target salary
$48,000 to $75,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Sales and CRM Overview
Understand B2B sales process and CRM fundamentals
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Sales Strategy
Master outbound prospecting and sales strategy techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Successful Presentation
Present solutions effectively and advance opportunities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Learn proven negotiation strategies and closing techniques
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Salesforce Sales Development Representative
Master pipeline management, reporting, and dashboards in Salesforce
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
Strategic negotiation frameworks for sales professionals
34 hoursOpen on Coursera
90 day program
Business Development Representative
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Salesforce Sales Certificate
- Negotiation skills certified
- Can manage discovery calls and pipeline
Target salary
$58,000 to $100,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Sales and CRM Overview
Understand B2B sales process and CRM fundamentals
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Sales Strategy
Master outbound prospecting and sales strategy techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Successful Presentation
Present solutions effectively and advance opportunities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Learn proven negotiation strategies and closing techniques
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Salesforce Sales Development Representative
Master pipeline management, reporting, and dashboards in Salesforce
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
Strategic negotiation frameworks for sales professionals
34 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Salesforce Sales Operations
Master inbound sales methodology and CRM administration
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
Motivate prospects and build client relationships
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
120 day program
Business Development Representative
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Salesforce Sales Certificate
- HubSpot Sales certified
- Negotiation certified
- Can manage full sales cycle
Target salary
$65,000 to $125,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Sales and CRM Overview
Understand B2B sales process and CRM fundamentals
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Sales Strategy
Master outbound prospecting and sales strategy techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Successful Presentation
Present solutions effectively and advance opportunities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Learn proven negotiation strategies and closing techniques
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Salesforce Sales Development Representative
Master pipeline management, reporting, and dashboards in Salesforce
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
Strategic negotiation frameworks for sales professionals
34 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Salesforce Sales Operations
Master inbound sales methodology and CRM administration
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
Motivate prospects and build client relationships
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Managing Social and Human Capital
Master relationship management for enterprise selling
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
150 day program
Business Development Representative
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Salesforce Sales Certificate
- HubSpot Sales certified
- Sales Operations certified
- Can close enterprise deals
Target salary
$75,000 to $145,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Sales and CRM Overview
Understand B2B sales process and CRM fundamentals
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Sales Strategy
Master outbound prospecting and sales strategy techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Successful Presentation
Present solutions effectively and advance opportunities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Learn proven negotiation strategies and closing techniques
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Salesforce Sales Development Representative
Master pipeline management, reporting, and dashboards in Salesforce
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
Strategic negotiation frameworks for sales professionals
34 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Salesforce Sales Operations
Master inbound sales methodology and CRM administration
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
Motivate prospects and build client relationships
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Managing Social and Human Capital
Master relationship management for enterprise selling
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Sales Training for High Performing Teams
Develop sales leadership, coaching, and team management skills
60 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation
Apply collaboration skills to sales team leadership
13 hoursOpen on Coursera
180 day program
Business Development Representative
What you walk out able to do
- Earns Salesforce Sales Certificate
- HubSpot Sales certified
- Sales Operations certified
- Sales management ready
- Can lead a sales team
Target salary
$85,000 to $165,000
Typical civilian range for this role.
Certifications you can earn
Employers hiring this role
Examples of the companies that hire for this work. Placement is never guaranteed.
Week by week
Week 1
Sales and CRM Overview
Understand B2B sales process and CRM fundamentals
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 2
Sales Strategy
Master outbound prospecting and sales strategy techniques
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 3
Successful Presentation
Present solutions effectively and advance opportunities
20 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 4
Successful Negotiation: Essential Strategies and Skills
Learn proven negotiation strategies and closing techniques
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 5
Salesforce Sales Development Representative
Master pipeline management, reporting, and dashboards in Salesforce
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 6
Introduction to Negotiation: A Strategic Playbook for Becoming a Principled and Persuasive Negotiator
Strategic negotiation frameworks for sales professionals
34 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 7
Salesforce Sales Operations
Master inbound sales methodology and CRM administration
120 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 8
Inspiring and Motivating Individuals
Motivate prospects and build client relationships
25 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 10
Managing Social and Human Capital
Master relationship management for enterprise selling
9 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 11
Sales Training for High Performing Teams
Develop sales leadership, coaching, and team management skills
60 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 12
High Performance Collaboration: Leadership, Teamwork, and Negotiation
Apply collaboration skills to sales team leadership
13 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 13
Data-driven Decision Making
Build advanced sales reports, dashboards, and forecasting models
8 hoursOpen on Coursera
Week 14
Sales Training: Sales Team Management
Complete sales portfolio, mock scenarios, and career preparation
8 hoursOpen on Coursera
Real coursework from the companies that hire for this role.
13 courses, 492 hours, delivered on Coursera and tracked against your record.
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