Student Certifications

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The USCA Certified Sales Student program is designed to recognize university students who go beyond the minimum requirements of their sales-related coursework to prepare themselves for successful careers in sales. By completing the certification process, students can distinguish themselves from their peers in the competitive job market for sales positions. The program also helps employers identify top candidates for sales roles both within the United States and internationally.

To earn the USCA Certified Sales Student designation, any college student enrolled at a USCA member school can participate by meeting the required coursework with authorized faculty and completing extracurricular experience requirements. To qualify, students must accumulate a minimum of 100 total points, with at least 50 points earned from required college coursework and an additional 50 points from extracurricular activities and experiences.

The evaluation of students’ progress towards attaining Certified Sales Student status is carried out by USCA Sales Directors. Once students meet the requirements, they can be awarded the Certified Sales Student certificate, which can be found in the documents section of the USCA website. This certificate serves as recognition of their exceptional commitment and achievement in sales education and can enhance their prospects in the job market.

Once you have these complete, please reach out to your Sales Center to get your badge and certificate.

Required Experience/Activities (50 points)

  • Sales Internship or Job (for at least one semester): 20 points
  • Serve as Executive Officer of Business College Professional Student Organization (1 year): 10 points
  • Active Member of Business College Professional Student Organization (1 year minimum): 10 points
  • Shadow a Salesperson or Sales Manager for as Day: 10 points
  • Interact with a Sales Mentor (1 semester minimum): 10 points
  • Attend Two Meetings of Professional Sales Organizations: 10 points
  • Participate in a Collegiate Level Sales Competition: 10 points

Required Coursework (Minimum 50 points)

  • Personal/Professional Selling (3 credit hours): 20 points
  • Complete at least 3 of the following elective courses:
  • Advanced Personal Selling (3 credit hours): 10 points
  • Sales Management (3 credit hours): 10 points
  • Sales Technology (3 credit hours): 10 points
  • Business-to-Business Marketing (3 credit hours): 10 points
  • Organizational Purchasing (3 credit hours): 10 points
  • Sales Internship (3 credit hours): 10 points
  • Independent Study – Sales (3 credit hours): 10 points
  • Other Accredited Elective (3 credit hours): 10 points

Note: The points associated with any listed activity can only be counted once toward the program. For example, working two summers in a sales position can only be counted for 20 points, not 40 points.