The Ultimate Beginner's Guide to Salesforce and CRM

At the heart of my mission in creating this course is the desire to touch more lives in a positive way. With over two decades of experience in the IT consulting world with deep subject matter expertise in the field of CRM and Salesforce, I know firsthand the incredible impact that these tools can have on businesses and individuals alike. My goal is to share this knowledge with as many people as possible, in a way that is both simplified and lucid.

By offering an introductory course that is accessible to everyone, regardless of their background or skill level, I hope to empower individuals from all walks of life to gain a comprehensive understanding of CRM and Salesforce in particular. Whether you're a college student seeking a competitive edge, a recent graduate looking to further your education to open up new career opportunities, an experienced IT professional wanting to expand your knowledge, and skillset, a housewife, or a full-time mom eager to learn a new skill or anyone with a desire to understand the fundamentals of CRM and Salesforce, this course is for you!

I believe that by sharing my knowledge and experience in a way that is approachable and easy to understand, I can help more people realize the incredible potential of CRM and Salesforce. With these tools, businesses can improve their relationships with their customers, increase sales and revenue, and drive better business outcomes. And for individuals, mastering these tools can open up new career opportunities and help them achieve their professional goals. 

Course Overview

The course starts with an introduction to CRM, explaining the key functionalities of a CRM system. From there, you will understand the various business teams that use CRM Systems, and the key factors that business stakeholders use to determine and select a CRM system that will be a great fit for their organizations. 

You will learn about Salesforce and its offerings. Specifically, we will discuss the pre-built apps available from Salesforce such as Sales Cloud, CPQ, Billing, Service Cloud, etc.  In addition, you will also learn about the industry-specific offerings from Salesforce, the App Exchange, and Salesforce's PaaS offerings. 

We will also review the various roles involved in typical Salesforce projects. For someone seeking a job in the IT consulting industry, this section aims to provide the student with a good understanding of the various job roles.

You will then roll up your sleeves to spin up a Salesforce developer edition and get some hands-on experience creating a custom application, associating objects to the app, and creating a few records. 

Throughout the course, you'll have access to video lectures, quizzes, and practical exercises where applicable that will help you solidify your understanding of the material. 

By the end of the course, you'll have a solid foundation and understanding of the basics of CRM and Salesforce that you can build upon as you continue to explore the powerful offerings from Salesforce in more depth.

So if you're ready to start your journey toward mastering CRM and Salesforce, I invite you to enroll in this course and join me on this exciting adventure. Together, we can make a positive impact on the world and help more people realize their potential.