Your Path to Launching a High-Impact Sales Career
At SV Academy, we help you build the skills, confidence, and professional habits you need to thrive in a
modern sales role. Our program blends immersive learning with hands-on experience so you can start
contributing and standing out from day one.
Time Commitment
- ~15 hours per week, combining live instructor-led sessions, asynchronous assignments, and role-plays.
- Expect to participate in hot seat activities, practice calls, and group discussions.
- Full-time, in-role with your employer.
- 1 hr per week of SV Academy support: 1:1 coaching, Skill Labs, and Office Hours.
- Additional self-study or call practice as needed (plan on ~1 hour weekly).
2-Week Bootcamp
A comprehensive learning sprint that equips you with core sales knowledge and tools before you step into your new role.
- Understand the value of customer-facing roles
- Practice empathy and active listening
- Learn how to build buyer personas and customer profiles
- Craft and deliver compelling pitches
- Handle objections with confidence
- Use conversational selling techniques
- Translate complex concepts into simple language
- Get comfortable with industry terms and product positioning
- Strengthen prospect research skills
- Gain hands-on experience with Salesforce, SalesLoft, Outreach
- Learn to use AI for research and personalized outreach
- Explore SPIN and Challenger selling methods
- Build outreach cadences and manage a pipeline
- Work with CRM systems and track key sales metrics
- Build a standout LinkedIn profile
- Elevate your personal brand
- Master hybrid and remote professionalism
SV Academy Bootcamp + Residency
Certification
Successful completion of the Bootcamp + Residency earns you the SV Academy Sales Development Certificate, a credential recognized by employers across SaaS, Tech, and high-growth industries.
Graduates receive a digital badge to display on LinkedIn and resumes.
90-Day In-Role Residency
Once you start in your new position, you’ll continue to grow with structured support designed to help you succeed.
Support Element
Weekly 1:1 Coaching (ICF-certified)
Bi-Weekly Skill Labs Office Hours & Refresher Sessions
Leadership Office Hours
Professional Development Modules
Personalized feedback, goal setting, and support with real-world challenges
Deep dives into advanced techniques, live call breakdowns, role-plays, and peer feedback
On-demand help with cold calls, CRM, product pitching, and more
Insights from senior sales leaders on career growth and navigating the industry
Ongoing training in soft skills, mindset, and resilience