Basic Sales Training
Are you looking for a job in sales? Then K5's Basic Sales Training programme, which includes hands-on sales experience, is right for you. After a week of learning sales basics in an intensive course, you will complete a four-week internship to gain practical experience. This programme increases your chances of entering or re-entering the sales sector and is offered times a year.
Course: Basic Sales Training
Course length: 5 weeks (a one-week course and a four-week internship, which includes a two-day cashier course)
Course times: Monday to Friday, 9.00–11.30 a.m. and 1.00–4.30 p.m.
Internship times: according to the store's schedule, can include Saturdays
Cashier Course: 2 days, 8.00 a.m.–6.00 p.m.
Childcare: no
Course fees: CHF 2,000.–
Registration cannot be confirmed until you meet with the programme director. If you are interested in this course, please fill out the online contact form below so we can arrange an appointment with you.
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Do you have any questions or need assistance?
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Why is Basic Sales Training right for you?
> You will prepare for the theoretical and practical aspects of working as a sales assistant.
> You will draft an application letter for a job in sales.
What are the prerequisites for the Basic Sales Training programme?
> You have good German skills (level B1) and are able to understand Swiss German.
> You are available to work during store hours (until 8.00 p.m.) and on Saturdays.
> You have a current version of all the documents needed to apply for a job.
What exactly do you learn in this course?
> How to interact with customers
> Fundamental communication skills
> The basics of working as a cashier
> Merchandise presentation
> Product knowledge
> The demands of and opportunities in sales work
> Your rights and duties at the workplace
> How to handle stress and physical strain
> How to write a letter of application for a job in sales
Tests and certificates
> Written tests at the end of the first week to assess your knowledge of sales theory
> Course certificate for an 80% rate of attendance
> Final internship evaluation report, written by the store Manager
What sets our courses apart?
> Practical lessons: participants learn through real-life examples.
> Interaction: we emphasize communication and student involvement.
> Student-focus: we adapt to your learning pace–from the first day to the last.
> Need-orientation: you determine your learning process. We support you.
> Variety: you learn alone, in pairs and in groups with various media.
> Flexibility: we offer individual tutoring on request.
More valuable information
> You learn together with a maximum of 16 other course participants.
> We recommend 3-5 hours of independent study a week.
K5 helps you successfully learn German–customized to your needs.
A written confirmation of participation will be issued at the end of the programme if a participant has finished the programme. This confirmation includes the programme’s content, dates and number of lessons.
Course fees may be paid in instalments. The first instalment is due when the course begins. Course fees must be paid in full before the end of the course.
Registration can be cancelled at no cost up until one week before the programme begins. After this time, the full fees will be charged.