Software Sales AcademyIf 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.TrainingThe 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 understandingvalue buyerssales funnelprospectingoutbound and pipeline executionsales methodology and processesproblem solving and simulation for employer readinessCompany informationThe supporting companies for the academy are:First Derivatives (An Epam Company)EverwayComplyFirstVersion 1Analytic EnginesCloudsmithSciLeadsWorkplus 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 allowanceThose 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 datesInformation session and interview datesBelfast Metropolitan College (BMC) will invite eligible applicants to an information session and interview towards the end of June 2026.Training datesTraining will take place from Monday 3 August to Friday 25 September 2026 at BMCs 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 applyApplicants must:be at least 18 years oldhave a right to work and to undertake Assured Skills Training in the UK at the point of applicationnot be disqualified from doing either by reason of their immigration statusEssential criteriastrong communication skills and ability to build rapport quicklyself-driven and resilient and motivated by targetsorganised with a disciplined approach to managing activityDesirable criteriadegree in business or engineering or IT or a related fieldexperience in a customer-facing roleinterest in the technology or software sectorApplications 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 applyApply online by clicking in the apply button below.Closing dateCompleted applications must be received by noon (UK time) on Friday 12 June 2026.Living outside Northern IrelandIf 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.WHJS1_NI