Sales (CERT)

This program was approved for students entering the university in the Summer 2025-Spring 2026 catalog year. For more information about catalog year, go to Catalog Year Information.

Certificate in Sales

Unit: College of Business (BU)
Department: Marketing
Academic Program Code(s): SALECUG

The undergraduate certificate in sales will prepare students to understand the science and language of sales and sales leadership today; to help customers solve problems and/or capture opportunities by applying a basic need satisfaction sales process; to develop long term relationships with customers built on trust and doing what is best for the customer; to understand how to build a new sales organization from strategy to performance evaluations then lead that organization from a sales leader's perspective; to analyze sales situations and apply sound business decisions; to learn how to succeed in a complex and competitive sale environment by matching an advanced consultative sales process to the customer's buying process ... all accomplished in a role-playing focused curriculum.

Departmental Admission Requirements

Any University of Louisville student in good standing may apply to take the courses required for a sales certificate.

Program Requirements

At least three (3) semester hours of the requirements for a certificate must be successfully completed while enrolled in the University of Louisville.