Let us begin our journey through module D099 and equip ourselves with the knowledge to achieve success over the final assessment. This study guide will help you navigate through the course content with ease and help you prepare for the knowledge checks well in time. As this is a tried and true study guide, we will guarantee your success by adhering to the advice provided below. So without further ado, let us dive in..
Step 1 – Download the note-taking guide
Before diving into the course material, it’s crucial to first understand the expected learning outcomes for each topic. This initial step will help you align your study efforts with the specific objectives of the module, ensuring that you focus your attention on the most relevant content. By grasping the intended outcomes, you can tailor your study approach to effectively meet the goals of the course. To learn the outcomes, navigate as mentioned below to download the “Sales Management.xlsx” document.
- Log on to the WGU student portal by using your credentials
- Go to the “Degree Plan” from the WGU homepage
- Find and select the module “Sales Management D099”
- Once you are on the module page, go to the course chatter section.
- Under the group files section, you will be able to find the document “Sales Management.xlsx”
Keep this document close by to refer to it when you are studying the course content and answer the questions presented. Once you have completed the document and you need to verify your answers, you can refer to the “D099 Study Questions Expanded 5-2023(1).PDF” document that can be found in the same location as the note-taking guide.
Step 2 – Go through the Textbook
In this step, we will start going through the course content one Unit at a time. To begin with, we will be utilizing the WGU provided Textbook to gain the basic knowledge of D099. To find the Textbook, click on the “Go to course materials” button on the D099 module page.
The Textbook is an amazing resource to start our studies on the course content. As the OA is built upon this Textbook, you will be able to gain the knowledge you require to pass the OA just by going through the Textbook from beginning to end. Also, note that the Textbook provides you with knowledge that will not be covered in the other study resources that we will discuss later. Once you start reading through the book, make sure to utilize the note-taking guide and fill out the document by answering the questions in each module. These notes will help you refresh your memory in the later stages of the study guide.
After each Unit in the Textbook, attempt the respective knowledge check questions and the Unit quizzes before moving on to the next Unit. This is very important as the quizzes allow you to verify your knowledge and identify any gaps in your memory. Also, try to understand the definitions in each Unit and how to use them in a real-world scenario.
To help your reading through the Textbook, you can also utilize the “Flashcards from D099.pdf” document which can be found in the same location as the note-taking guide.
Step 3 – Watch the crash course videos
Once you complete the Textbook and filled the note-taking guide, let us go through a second study resource to strengthen the knowledge of the module and quickly refresh our memory. To achieve this task we will utilize the crash course videos provided by WGU which can be found by accessing the below-mentioned location.
- Log on to the WGU student portal by using your credentials
- Go to the “Degree Plan” from the WGU homepage
- Find and select the module “Sales Management D099”
- Once you are on the module page, go to the course search section.
- Locate and click on the link “D099 Sales Mgt – Crash-course Recording & PPTs, Study Question”
This will redirect you to a page that contains the 3 crash course videos on D099 as well as some other supplementary resources to help your studies. Going through these videos might seem a little dull and repetitive as they will go through the same course content covered in the Textbook. But we highly recommend that you take time to watch all three videos to help you commit the information to memory.
Step 4 – Go through supplementary resources
If going through the Textbook and the crash course videos are not enough to help you understand the course content, you can utilize some of the supplementary resources you can find in the course search section of module D099. By visiting the course search section you will be able to locate the below-mentioned resources.
- D099 flashcards – Flashcards to help you memorize the core concepts of each module
- D099 Sales Management Resources – Here you will be able to find 3 resources – Top 10 Things to know video, Sales Funnel Illustration video, Learning objectives (practice quizzes)
Step 5 – Attempt the Pre-A
As the final preparation before sitting for the OA, we will attempt to pass the Pre-A of module D099. By going through the Pre-A, you will be able to get a better understanding of the OA and how it is structured as the Pre-A and OA are both alighn in this module. As this is the last tool that we use to evaluate our knowledge, we recommend that you treat this as the real OA and give it all you’ve got. Set aside a time window without any distractions to sit for the Pre-A and try to achieve the best score possible.
Once you complete the Pre-A, find the auto-generated coaching report that will showcase your performance in the Pre-A. Use this report to identify the areas you need to work on and revise the relevant key concepts by revisiting the short notes you have taken. If you have not achieved a score of 85% or more, retake the assessment once again. Repeat this step until you are able to achieve this score to ensure your knowledge before facing the final challenge.
Step 6 – Face the OA
Through your hard work and effort, we have finally arrived at the end of your journey. All that stands before you and success is the OA of D099. So without hesitation, schedule the OA at a time of your convenience. When you sit for the OA, make sure to carefully read the questions and understand the exact ask before choosing an answer. Even though there might seem to be more than one answer correct to a question, you will be able to narrow down the correct answer by understanding the expected outcome of the given question. Also, make sure to manage your time and pace yourself to be able to answer all the questions before the time runs out.
Remember that this is a proctored exam. So take some time before the assessment to test your internet connectivity, webcam, and microphone to avoid any complications during your attempt. Once you are well prepared, give your best to ace the OA in your first attempt.
