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Technology training & career development

A clearer route into tech sales.

No tech background. No computer science degree. Build practical evidence, practise the conversations and explore your way into technology sales and cybersecurity.

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Six pathwaysFrom curious to career-ready, at your pace.

A clear route into technology sales

Build evidence, not just confidence.

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Course library

Structured across six career pathways.

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Career pathways

From tech sales to cybersecurity and cloud.

Labs

Simulated sales practice

Cold outreach, discovery and objection practice.

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Partner routes

Progress Lane Recruitment and Cyber Tech Guardians, with separate review processes.

Zero prior tech experience neededPractical assessment bankHuman-reviewed partner portals

A practical route forward

Learn the craft. Practise the moments that matter. Choose your next step.

  1. 01

    Learn the craft

    Start with clear foundations in technology, buyers, markets and sales conversations.

  2. 02

    Complete the simulations

    Turn ideas into evidence through outreach, discovery and objection-handling practice.

  3. 03

    Connect with hiring partners

    When you are ready, choose whether to share your profile with a separate, human-reviewed partner process.

Explore your future

All career profiles
01Explore a route

Tech Sales

Help organisations buy the technology that moves them forward — from first conversation to signed agreement.

Roles to explore

SDR / BDRAccount Executive

Research · outreach · discovery

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02Explore a route

Cybersecurity

Protect people, data and systems. Understand threats and the controls that reduce risk.

Roles to explore

Cyber SalesBusiness Development

Risk · trust · clear conversations

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03Explore a route

Artificial Intelligence

Learn how AI systems work, where they create value and how to use them responsibly.

Roles to explore

AI SalesSolutions Consultant

Use cases · value · responsible AI

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04Explore a route

Cloud & Infrastructure

Understand the platforms modern software runs on and the trade-offs behind them.

Roles to explore

Cloud SalesAccount Manager

Platforms · adoption · outcomes

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05Explore a route

Customer Success

Make sure customers achieve the outcomes they bought — and choose to stay.

Roles to explore

Customer SuccessOnboarding

People · process · progress

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06Explore a route

Sales Engineering

Bridge technical depth and commercial conversation as a trusted solutions advisor.

Roles to explore

Solutions ConsultantSales Engineer

Technical depth · commercial clarity

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Career pivot blueprints

Your past experience is useful here.

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The customer service & retail pivot

Starting point: Retail supervisor, hospitality or front-line client care

EmpathyFast de-escalationActive listening

A role to explore

Sales Development Representative (SDR / BDR)

Suggested route

  1. 1Tech Sales Fundamentals
  2. 2Cold Outreach & Sequencing
  3. 3First Discovery Simulation
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The operations & administration pivot

Starting point: Executive assistant, operations or project coordination

Multi-stakeholder coordinationPipeline disciplineCRM diligence

A role to explore

Inside Account Executive or Sales Operations Associate

Suggested route

  1. 1B2B Sales Methodologies
  2. 2Objection Handling & Negotiation
  3. 3Career Profile Review
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The non-technical career changer to cyber sales

Starting point: Career returner, paralegal or problem-solver seeking tech stability

Consultative communicationRegulatory awarenessTrust-building

A role to explore

Cybersecurity Sales Specialist

Suggested route

  1. 1Foundations of Tech Sales
  2. 2Cybersecurity Sales Specialist
  3. 3CTG Partner Evaluation Track

The learning experience

Structured learning

Modules sequenced from first principles to job-ready practice.

Hands-on exercises

Draft emails, map buyer personas and analyse real-style scenarios.

Real-world scenarios

Case studies grounded in how technology is actually bought and secured.

Skill assessments

Quizzes and exams scored on the server, with feedback you can act on.

Certificates

Completion certificates with a public verification link.

Career guidance

Role profiles, interview preparation and a transparent readiness view.

Stay close to the right opportunities.

Whether you’re actively looking, quietly considering a move, or simply want better market context, Progress Lane gives you a specialist conversation without pressure or promises.

Partner pathway

How the partner pathway works

Work through structured learning and practical simulations so you can explain what you know and how you apply it.

Training completion does not guarantee employment. CTG applicants follow a separate application, interview and approval process.

Join our network for relevant searches, honest market context and career conversations that move at your pace. You decide whether, when and why you move.

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Industry connections

Progress Lane Recruitment

Recruitment partner. Optional career and job-search support.

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Cyber Tech Guardians

Technology and cybersecurity partner. Runs its own, separate application process for cybersecurity sales opportunities.

How partnerships work

Find your pathway in 30 seconds

Start with the route that feels closest to you.

Choose a starting point. You can explore the full academy and career catalogue whenever you are ready.

I’m new to techStart with the foundationsI enjoy people and conversationExplore tech sales rolesI’m curious about cybersecurityExplore cyber pathways

Community

Learn alongside women building the same skills.

Peer learning

Ask questions and share what you're working on.

Mentorship

Register interest in being matched with a mentor.

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