About the course

Today’s professional selling environment is dynamic, virtual and borderless. It continues to outpace growth in other professions and has been named one of the top five high-demand specializations over the past decade in Canada. Durham College’s (DC) Professional Selling and Business Development – Canadian Context Ontario college graduate certificate (OCGC) program is specifically designed to help prepare international students to work in the Canadian sales industry while gaining global perspectives into the selling process by learning real-world and industry-standard selling methods. Students in this program will apply their knowledge in a mandatory 14-week work-term placement within a Canadian sales organization and be sales-ready by graduation to begin a promising future in professional selling.

　　Developed in response to the growing need for skilled graduates specialized in professional selling, the Professional Selling and Business Development – Canadian Context graduate certificate program is specifically designed to prepare international students with the knowledge, skills and expertise required to understand professional selling and business development practices in Canada and to work within the Canadian sales industry. Courses in this program immerse international students in a specialized learning environment that encourages them to think critically to solve complex problems by combining artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, online simulations, international case competitions, real-world case studies and interaction with industry professionals to support their future careers in the industry. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 2 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (May), 2024	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2025	Oshawa
Spring (May), 2026	Oshawa

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for Durham College

Diploma or degree, preferably in a business program

　　Proof of English language proficiency required

　　A minimum of three years of related industry experience detailed in a professional resumé with a letter of intent may be considered

　　Proof of English language proficiency required Academic IELTS- 6.5, no band score less than 6.0, IBT TOEFL- 88, with minimum section scores of 22

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

　　Overall IELTS band score

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 88.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at Durham College. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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