--- title: 5. How do I become SalesPrep certified? description: SalesPrep certification shows you know how to ask the right questions to understand customer problems in depth. --- [Skip to content](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/how-do-i-become-salesprep-certified#main-content) English Show submenu for translations ![AIM-logo-white.png\]](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/AIM-logo-white.png?height=40&name=AIM-logo-white.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - Contact us Contact us BlueHelp® Knowledge Center - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [BLUE HELP](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en?hsLang=en) 2. [Everyday VOC](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/everyday-voc?hsLang=en) 3. [Overview of Everyday VOC](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/en/everyday-voc?hsLang=en#overview-of-everyday-voc) # 5. How do I become SalesPrep certified? ## SalesPrep certification shows you know how to ask the right questions to understand customer problems in depth. The SalesPrepTM system helps you prepare for customer meetings, and then probe to understand their needs in incredible depth. A 12-month subscription to SalesPrep is included in the 4-hour [Everyday VOC workshop](http://www.everydayvoctraining.com) at no extra cost. It's fully described at [www.SalesPrep.com](http://www.salesprep.com) and includes these components: - **SalesPrep e-learning**: Watch 10 e-learning modules packed with the world’s most advanced training on B2B VOC skills. - **SalesPrep pre-call reports**: Create phone, desktop or PDF AI-based reports on your target customer, that include their market trends, common problems, and process steps. - **SalesPrep AI guide**: Role-play customer conversations with “Claire” anytime at the novice, intermediate, or expert levels… to fine-tune your probing skills. - **SalesPrep resources**: Download valuable PDFs with tips for listening, probing, observation during customer tours and more. - **Ongoing lessons**: Receive 12 weeks of emails with advanced skills and tips for practicing.   **SalesPrep Practitioner Certification** You can track your progress toward SalesPrep Practitioner Certification on your home-page Dashboard at [www.SalesPrep.com](http://www.salesprep.com). To achieve SalesPrep Practitioner Certification, you must... - Complete all 10 e-learning modules. - Conduct 10 AI Guide role-playing sessions at the Intermediate or Expert level. - Create 10 SalesPrep reports. ![Salesprep certification requirements](https://support.theaiminstitute.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Salesprep%20certification%20requirements.jpg?width=688&height=376&name=Salesprep%20certification%20requirements.jpg) When you complete the last of these activities, you'll be automatically invited to download a SalesPrep Practitioner Certification badge. 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