Software Sales Academy
If you want to learn life-long skills that will equip you for jobs of the future, the Software Sales Academy is for you. This academy is a great way to get industry-recognised training before entering the workplace or changing career.
Training
The Software Sales Assured Skills Academy is an intensive eight-week training course providing practical knowledge and real-world experience required to work in the sector.
All candidates will complete training relevant for the job role of a Sales Development Representative (SDR) that includes:
- customer understanding
- value buyers
- sales funnel
- prospecting
- outbound and pipeline execution
- sales methodology and processes
- problem solving and simulation for employer readiness
Company information
The supporting companies for the academy are:
- First Derivatives
- Everway
- ComplyFirst
- Version 1
- Analytic Engines
- Cloudsmith
- SciLeads
Those who successfully finish Assured Skills Academies are guaranteed a job interview with participating companies. Offers of employment will be at the discretion of the companies following the interview.
Applicants should note that the job roles available are not eligible for skilled worker sponsorship.
Training allowance
Those taking part in the academy will receive a weekly training allowance of £185 for the length of the academy, as well as help towards travel and childcare expenses where people qualify.
Key dates
Information session and interview dates
Belfast Metropolitan College (BMC) will invite eligible applicants to an information session and interview towards the end of June 2026.
Training dates
Training will take place from Monday 3 August to Friday 25 September 2026 at BMC’s E3 campus and will be classroom based.
Training hours are from 9.00 am to 5.00 pm every weekday.
Successful applicants must be available for the whole training period.
Who can apply
Applicants must:
- be at least 18 years old
- have a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of application
- not be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration status
Essential criteria
- strong communication skills and ability to build rapport quickly
- self-driven and resilient and motivated by targets
- organised with a disciplined approach to managing activity
Desirable criteria
- degree in business or engineering or IT or a related field
- experience in a customer-facing role
- interest in the technology or software sector
Applications are welcome from everyone who meets the essential criteria and are particularly welcome from people returning to work after caring for their children or other family members.
How to apply
Apply online at:
Closing date
Completed applications must be received by noon (UK time) on Friday 12 June 2026.
Living outside Northern Ireland
If you live outside Northern Ireland, by accepting an offer of a place on this pre-employment training academy, you are committing to attending training and pursuing a job opportunity in Northern Ireland.
Help to apply
If you have a disability and need help to complete this form:
or
- telephone: 028 9041 6972
Further information
For more information on this academy or to receive updates on new academy opportunities as they arise, email your enquiry to assuredskills@economy-ni.gov.uk.
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