Psychology of Selling

Psychology of Selling
Sales & Negotiation Skills

Psychology of Selling

An accessible look at how people make buying decisions and how to sell in a way that respects that. This e-learning material covers motivation, trust, perceived value, risk, social proof and common decision biases, and shows how they appear in real sales conversations and marketing. It suits salespeople, founders and marketers who want to plan more persuasive, ethical approaches to selling.

Levels
4
Starting from
225 credits
Category
Sales & Negotiation Skills
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Beginner

  • What this level covers

    It covers basic ideas about how people make buying decisions, including needs, emotions, trust, risk and habit. You also look at simple examples of how framing, social proof and clear choices influence decisions, and why honesty matters when using them.

  • Who it suits

    This level is for people new to sales who want to understand why customers say yes or no. It suits new salespeople, founders and marketers who prefer to sell by understanding people rather than by relying on scripts or pressure.

  • What you can apply afterwards

    Afterwards you should be able to recognise the main motives behind a customer's decision and describe your offer in terms that matter to them. You will be ready to use simple persuasion ideas in an honest, respectful way.

Level 1

225 credits

Inside this material

Buyers rarely decide on facts alone. Emotions, habits, trust and the fear of making a mistake all play a part. This e-learning material explains these influences in plain language, drawing on well-known ideas from behavioural science and showing how they appear when people compare options and choose.

The middle levels apply those ideas to sales conversations and offers. You look at building rapport, framing value, presenting prices, using genuine customer stories and reducing perceived risk through promises you can actually keep. Attention is also given to timing, choice overload and how too many options can stall a decision.

Later levels focus on ethics and judgement. The material shows where persuasion becomes manipulation and why honest methods build longer customer relationships. By the end, you can review your own sales process and messaging and plan changes that make buying easier and clearer for customers.