Harper College

Marketing and Sales Management Apprenticeship

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Customer service and sales professionals play a vital role in nearly every industry. From insurance and manufacturing to technology, healthcare, retail, and professional services, employers rely on skilled professionals who can build strong customer relationships, solve problems, and drive business growth.

Harper College's Customer Success and Sales Apprenticeship combines paid, full-time employment with industry-focused education, allowing apprentices to develop valuable workplace skills while earning a college credential. Apprentices complete Harper College's Customer Success and Sales Certificate through the college's Fast Track program. The fully online, accelerated format allows apprentices to take one course at a time while continuing to work full time. Learn more about the Customer Success and Sales Fast Track Certificate.

Throughout the apprenticeship, participants receive hands-on training from their employer, guidance from a workplace mentor, and ongoing support from a dedicated Harper College apprenticeship coach to help them succeed both academically and professionally.

Upon completion, apprentices earn the Customer Success and Sales Certificate from Harper College and a nationally recognized Registered Apprenticeship credential from the U.S. Department of Labor, demonstrating they have mastered the knowledge and competencies required for the occupation.

What You'll Learn

The Customer Success and Sales Apprenticeship prepares apprentices to:

  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Deliver exceptional customer service and support
  • Communicate effectively with clients and colleagues
  • Identify customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions
  • Develop sales, account management, and customer success strategies
  • Use technology and data to support customer engagement
  • Strengthen professional communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skill

Career Opportunities

Graduates are prepared for careers in a variety of industries, including insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, technology, logistics, retail, and financial services.

Potential job titles include:

  • Customer Success Specialist
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Sales Representative
  • Account Manager
  • Client Success Associate
  • Business Development Representative
  • Inside Sales Representative
  • Customer Experience Specialist

Salary Outlook

Please note: Salary ranges vary by employer, industry, experience, and geographic location.

  • Estimated annual salary: $45,000 - $70,000+

Program Highlights

  • Earn while you learn through paid, full-time employment
  • Fully online coursework with one class at a time
  • Continue working while completing the program
  • Receive mentorship from your employer and coaching from Harper College
  • Earn a Harper College Customer Success and Sales Certificate
  • Receive a nationally recognized U.S. Department of Labor Registered Apprenticeship credential

Next steps

For more information about Harper's Fast Track Program, please call us at 847.925.6438 or email us at FTSTUDENT@harpercollege.edu.

Last Updated: 8/4/26