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Certified B2B Sales Professional

Online Certification  ·  11 Week  ·  Globally Recognised  ·  (CBSP)

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Executive Summary

Certified B2B Sales Professional

Designed for today’s high-impact professionals, the Certified B2B Sales Professional (CBSP) delivers a rigorous Advanced-level curriculum that equips participants with the knowledge, tools and frameworks needed to excel in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance.

This 11 Week programme is structured around recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards, ensuring every graduate applies internationally validated methods to real-world challenges.

GLI’s CBSP holders are recognised by leading organisations across Africa, the Gulf, Europe and the Americas as qualified, results-driven professionals. Whether you are advancing your current career or transitioning into new responsibilities, this certification provides the competitive edge you need in 2026 and beyond.

Programme Overview

Certification at a Glance

Certification
Certified B2B Sales Professional
Acronym
CBSP
Category
Sales & Marketing
Level
Advanced
Duration
11 Week
Delivery Mode
100% Online
Assessment
Online Examination
Certificate
Digital + Physical
CPD Eligibility
CPD Accredited
Alumni Benefits
GLI Network Access
Self-Paced
USD 449
Live Virtual
USD 649
Target Audience

Who Should Enrol?

  • Sales and Marketing Executives
  • Brand and Product Managers
  • Business Development Professionals
  • Account and Media-Relations Managers
Programme Inclusions

Everything Included in Your Enrolment

  • All study materials and study guide
  • Access to GLI online learning portal
  • Online examination and assessment
  • Digital certificate and digital badge
  • Physical certificate (shipped to you)
  • CPD credits for professional bodies
  • GLI alumni network membership
  • Facilitator and tutor support
  • Resource downloads and reference library
  • Automatic enrolment confirmation
Certification Benefits

Why This Certification Matters for Your Career

Career Advancement
Accelerate your career towards senior marketing, sales and commercial leadership roles
Professional Recognition
Credential aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards
Operational Excellence
Apply world-class frameworks to improve performance and outcomes
Strategic Thinking
Develop the analytical and strategic skills demanded at the executive level
Compliance Readiness
Master the standards, compliance and ethical governance central to marketing strategy
Global Employability
Qualify for marketing strategy roles across brands, agencies, corporates and growth-stage enterprises worldwide
Competency Framework

Core Competencies You Will Develop

✦B2B Sales Architecture
✦B2B Buying Committees
✦Business Needs Diagnosis
✦Consultative B2B Selling
✦Enterprise Pipeline Management
✦Contract-Based Selling
Course Curriculum

Programme Modules

The full programme, module by module.

Core CurriculumModules 1–20 · specific to Certified B2B Sales Professional · module 20 is the capstone
1
B2B Sales Architecture
Marketing and sales: scope, roles and value · The sales function and revenue engine · Aligning marketing and sales (smarketing) · Marketing and sales KPIs and dashboards
2
Business Customer Segmentation
Marketing strategy: segmentation, targeting and positioning · The marketing concept and customer orientation · Customer and brand health metrics · Market research, competitor and customer intelligence
3
Account Prospecting
Lead generation, prospecting and qualification · Prospecting and building a pipeline · Key account management and growing existing clients · Key account management and retention
4
B2B Buying Committees
Selling to a buying group in complex B2B sales · Customers, stakeholders and the buying unit · Closing, buying signals and securing commitment · Sales negotiation: BATNA, concessions and discount governance
5
Enterprise Lead Qualification
Qualification: deciding which opportunities deserve effort · Qualification: deciding which deals are worth your time · Qualification frameworks and the discipline of disqualifying · Team leadership in sales and marketing
6
Discovery Meeting Architecture
Discovery questioning: diagnosing before proposing · Discovery: understanding the problem before proposing · Consultative discovery and diagnostic questioning · Discovery and needs analysis
7
Business Needs Diagnosis
Retail, merchandising and category growth · E-commerce and marketplace selling · Sponsorship and negotiation selling · Public relations and media relations
8
Solution Mapping
Consultative and solution selling · Corporate communication and reputation · Crisis communication · Media relations and being interviewed
9
Proposal-Based Selling
Advisory and needs-based selling · Value-based and dynamic pricing · Sector-specific selling (medical, tech, hospitality) · Commercial ethics and responsible selling
10
Consultative B2B Selling
Objections, negotiation and commercial terms · Value propositions and competitive positioning · Proposals, bids and winning submissions · Managing crisis and acute distress
11
Account Opportunity Development
Discovery interviews and evidence gathering · Sustainability and social impact in projects · Earned value and forecasting · Value and benefits management
12
Multi-Stakeholder Sales Cycles
Partnership building and multi-stakeholder platforms · ROI, CAC and lifetime value · Key account management strategy · Account planning and whitespace analysis
13
Enterprise Pipeline Management
Pipeline management, forecasting and CRM discipline · Cost-effectiveness and value-for-money analysis · Market linkage, aggregation and value chains · Market systems and price discovery
14
Sales Forecasting
Pipeline management and sales forecasting · Demand planning, forecasting and the distortion of signals · Forecasting revenue and demand · Time series forecasting: trend, seasonality and the limits of the past
15
B2B Account Expansion
Account management, retention and growth · IT financial management and value · Measuring IT value and performance · Negotiation with vendors
16
Contract-Based Selling
Contract management: terms, variation and dispute · Win themes: what the buyer must believe to choose you · Proposal writing: executive summary, method and commercials · Channel conflict: margins, territories and keeping partners honest
17
B2B Sales Conversion
Managing distributors and channel partners · Policies and procedures: writing rules people can actually follow · Professional report and presentation · Reputation, social channels and public complaints
18
Sales Cycle Optimisation
Sub-grant and partner compliance management · Technology investment and the business case: value, cost and the option to stop · The Executive Assistant as strategic partner · Executive writing: briefs, emails and structure
19
Account Revenue Growth
Driving measurable revenue growth · Revenue management and yield · Revenue recognition · Scaling revenue engines
20
B2B Sales Practicum
Cost-to-serve and value-for-money analysis · Consolidation and group accounts · Time value of money and discounting · The accounting cycle and control accounts
Professional ElectivesModules 21–30 · common to all GLI certifications · broaden your professional range
21
Strategic Communication and Executive Presentation
Vision, purpose and translating direction into work · Audience-centred communication and message structure · Executive leadership: the board interface and enterprise stewardship · Persuasive structure: framing, evidence and the ask
22
Leadership and Team Effectiveness
Leadership identity, style and the limits of style · Leadership assessment, feedback and continuous self-review · What critical reasoning is and what it is not · Situational and adaptive leadership
23
Analytical Thinking and Evidence-Based Reasoning
Creativity and critical-thinking development · Analytical techniques and bias · Evidence-based improvement · Problem framing: symptoms, definition and scope
24
Professional Decision-Making
Managerial decision-making, bias and decision rights · Escalation and decision-making · Decision support: briefs, options and judgement under pressure · Decision frameworks: criteria, weighting and trade-offs
25
Negotiation, Influence and Stakeholder Management
Negotiation preparation: interests, options and the walk-away · Power, followership and organisational politics · Negotiation: preparation, interests and value creation · Concessions, anchoring and the shape of a bargain
26
Project and Execution Management
Proposals, bids and the business case · Project roles and the project manager · Developing the project business case · Planning, scheduling and personal workflow systems
27
Financial Literacy for Professionals
Financial reporting standards and their application · Financial management for the operating manager · Liquidity, funding and balance sheet management · Management accounting: costing, budgeting and decision support
28
Digital Skills, AI and Technology for Professionals
Digital workplace, collaboration and user support · Productivity, collaboration and workflow tools · Tools for interaction and collaboration · Working with data: quality, interpretation and honest presentation
29
Ethics, Governance and Professional Accountability
Ethical leadership: integrity, tolerated behaviour and moral courage · Ethics, conduct and speaking up · Business development risk, ethics and integrity · AI for managers: adoption, oversight and governance
30
Personal Effectiveness, Productivity and Career Growth
Emotional competence: awareness, regulation and expression · Self-awareness, strengths and the accuracy of self-image · Emotional intelligence and self-regulation · Priority: outcomes, importance and the urgency trap

Every module opens in the learning portal with its full lesson set, worked examples, further reading and video masterclasses. 30 modules · 150 lessons.

Learning Outcomes

What You Will Achieve

  • Establish a comprehensive understanding of Certified B2B Sales Professional principles aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards
  • Apply evidence-based methods to improve marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance
  • Master marketing strategy, segmentation and positioning and brand management and integrated communications
  • Apply sales process, pipeline and account management and digital marketing, content and campaigns in real-world settings
  • Lead risk management, quality and compliance relevant to your field
  • Design stakeholder engagement and professional communication strategies
  • Use data-driven decision-making and performance-measurement tools effectively
  • Apply internationally recognised best practice to advance your career in marketing strategy
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Frequently Asked Questions

Common Questions

What is the CBSP certification?

The Certified B2B Sales Professional (CBSP) is a Advanced-level professional certification awarded by the Global Leadership Institute (GLI). It is designed to equip professionals in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance with practical skills, internationally recognised frameworks, and the credentials needed to advance their careers.

Who should enrol in the CBSP?

This certification is ideal for Sales and Marketing Executives, Brand and Product Managers, Business Development Professionals and Account and Media-Relations Managers, and other professionals seeking to formalise their expertise in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance with a globally recognised credential.

How long does the CBSP certification take to complete?

The programme is structured over 11 Week and offers flexible learning modes. Self-paced learners can progress at their own schedule, while live virtual participants follow a structured cohort schedule with facilitator-led sessions.

Is the CBSP internationally recognised?

Yes. GLI certifications are recognised across 100+ countries and are aligned with recognised marketing, brand and sales professional standards. Graduates receive a digital certificate, a physical certificate and CPD credits recognised by employers worldwide.

What is the cost of the CBSP certification?

The Certified B2B Sales Professional is offered in two formats: Self-Paced at USD 449 and Live Virtual at USD 649. Corporate group rates are available for organisations enrolling 5 or more participants. Contact GLI for a bespoke corporate training quotation.

What does the CBSP certification include?

Enrolment includes all study materials and study guides, access to GLI's online learning portal, online examination, digital certificate and badge, physical certificate (posted), CPD credits, GLI alumni network membership, and ongoing facilitator support.

What is the assessment format for the CBSP?

The Certified B2B Sales Professional is assessed through an online examination consisting of multiple-choice questions, case study analysis, and practical application assignments. The assessment is designed to evaluate real-world competency, not just theoretical recall.

What CPD credits do I earn from the CBSP?

The Certified B2B Sales Professional carries Continuing Professional Development (CPD) credits, which can be applied towards professional body requirements including recognised international professional associations.

Can I study the CBSP while working full-time?

Absolutely. The self-paced option is designed for busy working professionals and allows you to study when and where it suits you. Live virtual sessions are typically scheduled in the evenings or on weekends to accommodate professional commitments.

What career outcomes can I expect from the CBSP?

Graduates progress towards senior marketing, sales and commercial leadership roles. The CBSP strengthens your expertise in marketing strategy, brand management and sales performance and positions you for advancement across brands, agencies, corporates and growth-stage enterprises.

Graduate Voices

What Our Alumni Say

“

The curriculum was directly applicable to my daily work. I immediately applied what I learned and saw results within weeks of completing the programme.

Marketing Director
Private Sector
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GLI's certification is the most practical professional programme I have attended. The international frameworks gave me credibility with my employer and clients.

Brand Manager
NGO Sector
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I earned my CBSP while working full-time. The self-paced format made it possible, and the quality of the content is genuinely world-class.

Head of Sales
Government
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