Professional sales (DVS)
Do you have great interpersonal skills and a dynamic personality? Do you enjoy connecting with people, explaining ideas, and persuading others? Are you passionate about customer service and marketing? If you’re driven to grow your company’s sales and contribute to its success, the Professional Sales program is made for you!
Today’s consumers expect exceptional service and a memorable shopping experience. To stand out in the competitive world of sales, you need to build trust, understand customer needs, and deliver outstanding results.
In this program, you’ll learn how to:
- Communicate effectively with customers
- Master modern sales techniques
- Develop professional relationship skills
- Plan and manage procurement and merchandising activities
- Apply marketing strategies and business English in real-world contexts
You’ll be guided by dynamic instructors with extensive experience in the sales industry — dedicated professionals who will prepare you for the realities of today’s job market and help you reach your full potential in a rewarding career.
Why choose our program?
- Excellent job prospects.
- Passionate teachers and industry professionals.
- Day and evening schedules available.
- Continuous enrollment.
- Courses eligible for the Quebec Student Financial Assistance Program.
- Training entitles you to a 40% discount on the monthly transportation pass during the training period.
Program objectives
- Acquire the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed to become a qualified salesperson in the retail industry.
- Learn to communicate effectively with clients and provide professional advice.
- Develop and apply effective sales techniques.
- Contribute to the successful marketing of products and services.
- Integrate quickly into a retail establishment.
Admission requirements
To be eligible to this program, candidates must meet one of the following requirements:
Persons holding a Secondary School Diploma or its recognized equivalent, for example, an attestation of equivalence of Secondary V studies, or a postsecondary diploma such as the Diploma of College Studies or a Bachelor’s degree.
Or
Persons who are at least 16 years of age on September 30 of the school year in which their training is to begin and have earned the Secondary IV credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in the programs of study established by the Minister, or have been granted recognition for equivalent learning.
Or
Persons who are at least 18 years of age upon entry into the program and have the following functional prerequisites: the successful completion of the General Development Test, or recognition of equivalent learning
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Or
Persons who have obtained Secondary III credits in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister are required to pursue general education courses, concurrently with their vocational training, in order to obtain the Secondary IV credits they lack in language of instruction, second language and mathematics in programs established by the Minister.
Duration
8 months (900 hours / 60 credits) *includes two internships of 60 hours and 120 hours respectively
Training fees
The training is free, subsidized by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education.
Registration fees
No registration fees
Loans and Bursaries
You may be eligible for the Loans and Bursaries Program to help you financially during your training.
For more information, contact us at 514 290 7711 or at info@academiequebec.com
Next sessions
* Jan. 12th, 2026 - Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. ,there are also workshops/coaching sessions. This program is delivered online, while exams must be completed in person.
* Mar. 9th, 2026 - Monday to Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. ,there are also workshops/coaching sessions. This program is delivered online, while exams must be completed in person.
Contact
Email : info@academiequebec.com
Open monday to friday from 9am - 5pm
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