The Sales Certificate Program at the University of Washington Michael G. Foster School of Business provides students with the knowledge and real-world experience necessary to be successful in sales.  It is designed to build the foundation for pursuing one of the most challenging and demanding careers in the business world.  This nationally ranked program teaches students how to sell, manage and lead.  These skills can be used not only for a future career, but for a lifetime. 

Based on research, students with sales education ramp up on the job 50% faster than their peers without sales education and can save a company over $100,000 in hiring and development costs in the first 18 months on the job. 

Foster School of Business Sales Program has partnered with leading businesses (E&J Gallo, Frito-Lay, Hormel, F5, Northwestern Mutual, ADP, Altria, GSK) to provide an exceptional student experience.  As a result, sales certificate recipients enjoy a better than 90% job placement rate. 

Open to Freshmen & Sophmores UW Freshman and Sophomores are encouraged to contact the Sales Program Assistant in 458 Paccar Hall, email salesprg@uw.edu, or call 206-616-6134.

Apply Now Applications are accepted year round at 458 Paccar Hall. Attn Seniors: Applications are due the first day of Winter Quarter. Early applications improve the chances for a match with your industry of interest for the spring practicum.​

People Skills, Business Savvy "With the Sales Program, you not only learn how to sell a product, but how to sell yourself...skills that are necessary to be successful."  - Kaitie Fisher (BA 2010) Watch student video.

Career Doors Open The Foster Sales Program opened doors for sales student Angelica Macatangay and gave her confidence to prepare for a sales career. Listen to her story.