<h2 id="section---FrequentlyAskedQuestions">Frequently Asked Questions</h2> <h3 id="section---WhatKindOfProgramIsIt">What Kind of Program Is It?</h3> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Introduction to Sales is an eight-lesson, online program. Students have the flexibility to take exams online and learn at a pace that fits their lifestyle. The program covers economic philosophy, sales strategy, negotiation methods, and other concepts essential to this highly competitive field. Ashworth College provides all the textbooks, study materials, and academic support needed to complete this course. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreThePrerequisites">What Are the Prerequisites?</h3> <p>Students interested in the Career Diploma in Introduction to Sales program should have an interest in business. Though not required, students may have some experience working in corporations or retail organizations. Applicants to Ashworth College should be at least 17 years old. </p> <h3 id="section---WhatAreTheCourseRequirements">What Are the Course Requirements?</h3> <p>The Career Diploma in Introduction to Sales consists of eight comprehensive online lessons. All lessons have the following components: a subject matter preview, a vocabulary guide, a reading assignment, practice exercises, and an online exam. You'll also receive introductory notes from your instructor with each lesson. </p> <p><u>Introduction to Sales Course Requirements</u> </p> <p /> <table border="1"><tr><th> Lesson Number </th><th> Lesson Name</th></tr> <tr><td> 1 </td><td> Developing a Personal Selling Philosophy for the New Economy</td></tr> <tr><td> 2 </td><td> Developing a Relationship Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td> 3 </td><td> Developing a Product Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td> 4 </td><td> Developing a Customer Strategy</td></tr> <tr><td> 5 </td><td> The Consultative Sales Presentation</td></tr> <tr><td> 6 </td><td> The Sales Demonstration; Negotiating Buyer Concerns</td></tr> <tr><td> 7 </td><td> Closing and Servicing the Sale</td></tr> <tr><td> 8 </td><td> Managing Yourself, Managing Communications and Managing the Sales Force</td></tr> </table><h3 id="section---WhatCouldIDoAfterIGraduate">What Could I Do After I Graduate?</h3> <h4 id="section---CareerOpportunities">Career Opportunities</h4> <p>Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Introduction to Sales program is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers in business. You will have the opportunity to pursue sales specialist positions in the following settings: </p> <ul><li>Corporations </li><li>Retail organizations </li><li>Government agencies </li></ul><h4 id="section---AdvancedDegrees">Advanced Degrees</h4> <p>Graduates of Ashworth College's Career Diploma in Introduction to Sales program may be able to pursue associate's degrees related to business. These programs may prepare students for supervisory positions. </p> <p>Associate's degrees graduates could pursue include but are not limited to: </p> <ul><li>Associate of Arts in Business Administration </li><li>Associate of Arts in Foundations of Business </li><li>Associate of Arts in Business</li></ul>