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California State University, Chico

Seufferlein Sales Program

Our 21-unit Professional Sales Certificate is an award-winning, USCA-accredited program that prepares students for dynamic careers in sales. The hands-on courses provide students with the sales training required by today's leading organizations.

The sales certificate is a great way to differentiate yourself in today’s competitive job market. Though open to all students, the certificate is specifically designed for marketing majors and minors. The certificate is comprised of one foundation course, five required core courses, and one elective course.

  • Seufferlein Sales Program students 2025

    How to Apply

    Start by completing our short application form. Then follow the additional instructions to learn how to enroll in the program and pursue additional leadership certificates.

  • Campbell Brown, a student in the Seufferlein Sales Program, hones their sales skills through hands-on training and real-world experience

    Course Requirements

    The certificate is comprised of one foundation course, five required core courses, and one elective course.

  • Role play of sales meeting during sales competition

    Calendar of Events

    Keep an eye on upcoming Seufferlein Sales Program (SSP) events. These events are needed to fulfill the Sales Competency Requirement.

Elevate Your Career

Whether you are an engineering, IT, communications, liberal arts, computer science, really any major, we want you to come check out our 21 unit sales certificate. Why? We teach how to more effectively articulate a thought which is needed no matter what your academic focus is here at Chico State.

544

Enrolled students in 2023-24

64

different majors enrolled

University Sales Center Alliance Sales Education Foundation
Accreditation and Accolades

A Top Sales University

Chico State's sales program is accredited by the University Sales Center Alliance (USCA) and is consistently listed as a top university for sales by the Sales Education Foundation (SEF).

Hear from Sales Program Alumni

Whether you are an engineering, IT, communications, liberal arts, computer science, really any major, we want you to come check out our 21 unit sales certificate.

Lindsey Alford (center) and graduating students of the College of Business
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When I first joined the Seufferlein Sales Program I never could have imagined just how much impact that decision would have on my life...
Lindsey Alford, BS, Business, '21

Corporate Partners

Corporate Partners provide employment for program graduates and funding for program operations. Companies may join at the Platinum, Gold, or Silver sponsor level. All levels offer classroom talks and competition judging (Sweet 16 Sales Challenge and Chico State Sales Invitational).

Class projects, advisory board involvement and competition case development are offered to Gold and/or Platinum levels.

For more information about becoming a partner, please contact Thomas Villa, Corporate Director, at tpvilla@csuchico.edu. 

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Logos of the Platinum, Gold, and Silver Partners of the sales program