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GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach

Julian Jenkins
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Julian Jenkins
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1 module
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

Basic knowledge of sales processes, CRM tools, and digital communication platforms like email or LinkedIn is recommended for this course.

3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

1 module
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

Recommended experience

Intermediate level

Basic knowledge of sales processes, CRM tools, and digital communication platforms like email or LinkedIn is recommended for this course.

3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
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What you'll learn

  • Analyze how Generative AI can enhance existing sales outreach processes and identify high-value application areas in the sales cycle.

  • Create AI-driven personalized outreach campaigns that increase engagement and response rates.

  • Evaluate the effectiveness of AI-generated sales messaging and implement data-driven optimization strategies.

  • Design automated AI workflows that maintain personalization while scaling outreach efforts.

Skills you'll gain

  • Sales Prospecting
  • AI Personalization
  • Customer Communications Management
  • Business Process Automation
  • Sales Process
  • Marketing Automation
  • Data-Driven Decision-Making
  • ChatGPT
  • Inside Sales
  • Sales Strategy
  • Analytics
  • Prompt Engineering
  • Sales
  • Automation
  • Generative AI Agents

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May 2025

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Taught in English

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Welcome to "GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach." In this course, you’ll unlock the power of Generative AI to elevate your sales game like never before. Whether you're crafting cold emails, nurturing leads, or scaling outreach efforts, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and IBM Watson to create personalized, high-impact messaging at scale. Through hands-on practice, real-world case studies, and guided exercises, you’ll gain the skills to streamline your sales process, increase engagement, and convert more prospects—all while maintaining a human, authentic touch.

This course is designed for forward-thinking sales professionals and teams who are ready to embrace the future of outreach. Whether you're an inside sales rep aiming to improve engagement, a sales manager looking to scale team performance, or a founder seeking smarter ways to connect with prospects, this course equips you with the tools and tactics to harness AI effectively. It’s also a great fit for marketing and RevOps professionals who want to integrate AI-driven personalization into lead generation, campaign design, and sales automation workflows. To make the most of this course, you should have a basic understanding of core sales processes such as prospecting, outreach, and follow-ups. Familiarity with popular CRM platforms like HubSpot or Salesforce will help you navigate the integration elements of the course more efficiently. Additionally, prior experience using digital communication tools (email, messaging platforms, LinkedIn, etc.) will support your ability to apply AI-generated content in real-world scenarios. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and skills to transform your sales outreach using Generative AI. You’ll know how to design and execute personalized campaigns, automate repetitive tasks without losing the human touch, and analyze engagement data to continuously refine your strategy. More importantly, you’ll be equipped to lead in a rapidly evolving sales landscape—where AI isn’t just a tool, but a competitive advantage. Whether you’re looking to boost conversion rates, scale your outreach, or future-proof your sales process, this course gives you the blueprint to make it happen. The future of selling is here—intelligent, agile, and powered by AI—and you’re ready to lead it.

In this course, you’ll unlock the power of Generative AI to elevate your sales game like never before. Whether you're crafting cold emails, nurturing leads, or scaling outreach efforts, you’ll learn how to use tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and IBM Watson to create personalized, high-impact messaging at scale. Through hands-on practice, real-world case studies, and guided exercises, you’ll gain the skills to streamline your sales process, increase engagement, and convert more prospects—all while maintaining a human, authentic touch.

What's included

11 videos4 readings1 assignment4 peer reviews2 discussion prompts

11 videos•Total 82 minutes
  • Introduction and Welcome •2 minutes
  • AI’s Evolution in sales •4 minutes
  • The AI Sales Toolkit •11 minutes
  • Overcoming AI Adoption Challenges •5 minutes
  • AI-Driven Campaign Design •9 minutes
  • Conversational AI for Engagement •7 minutes
  • Integrating AI into CRM Systems •7 minutes
  • AI-Powered Sales Analytics •11 minutes
  • Data-Backed Personalization •11 minutes
  • Feedback Loops & AI Adaptation •9 minutes
  • Congratulations and Continuous Learning Journey•1 minute
4 readings•Total 20 minutes
  • Welcome to the Course: Course Overview•5 minutes
  • 9 key strategies to maximize ROI with AI in MarTech•5 minutes
  • The Future of AI in Sales Campaigns•5 minutes
  • AI & Sales Optimization•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 20 minutes
  • GenAI for Inside Sales: Crafting Effective Outreach•20 minutes
4 peer reviews•Total 90 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: AI Sales Audit•10 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: AI Campaign Blueprint •10 minutes
  • Hands-On-Learning: AI Strategy Optimization•10 minutes
  • Project: Designing the AI Sales Strategy •60 minutes
2 discussion prompts•Total 10 minutes
  • Leveraging Generative AI in Sales Messaging •5 minutes
  • Challenges and Reflection •5 minutes

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Julian Jenkins
Julian Jenkins
9 Courses•57,141 learners

Instructors

Julian Jenkins
Julian Jenkins
9 Courses•57,141 learners
Starweaver
Starweaver
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406 Courses•742,667 learners

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