CASE STUDY DETAILS
Non-Profit Cloud Platform
Project Type
Salesforce Sales Cloud
Challenge
Lead and customer information needed a centralized CRM structure.
Domain
Healthcare
Impact
Centralized customer and sales data in one platform
OVERVIEW
Salesforce CRM Implementation is a centralized CRM and training operations solution implemented for a workplace training organization offering CPR, First Aid, ACLS, PALS, BLS, and related certification training.
The solution brings customer management, sales activities, training operations, certification tracking, reporting, dashboards, and scheduling into a structured platform. It establishes a connected lifecycle from Lead → Qualification → Opportunity → Proposal → Closed Won → Training → Attendance → Certification.
The implementation was delivered in phases. The first phase established the CRM and training foundation along with initial automation. The second phase enhanced operational visibility through reports, dashboards, training calendar capabilities, and additional quote and operational workflow designs.
PROBLEM
Needed a centralized system to manage customers, sales, training, certifications, and operations.
The challenge was to establish a centralized CRM and training operations platform that could connect sales and training processes, automate key activities, improve reporting and scheduling visibility, and provide a foundation for future operational enhancements.
- Customer and lead information required a centralized CRM structure.
- Sales activities needed a defined lifecycle from Lead through Opportunity.
- The handoff from Closed Won opportunities to training operations required automation.
- Certification information needed structured tracking.
- Training schedules and upcoming classes required better visibility.
- Management needed reports and dashboards instead of relying on manual tracking.
- Follow-ups and operational tasks required better visibility and automation.
- The organization needed a scalable foundation for future quote and operational workflows.
SOLUTIONS
1. Centralized Retail & E-Commerce Management
- Established structured management of leads, accounts, contacts, and opportunities.
- Created a centralized view of customer and sales information.
- Defined the sales lifecycle from Lead through Closed Won.
- Improved consistency in customer and opportunity management.
3. Sales-to-Training Automation
- Connected the Closed Won sales stage with training operations.
- Automatically initiated the training workflow after a successful sale.
- Created relevant training records based on completed opportunities.
- Supported certification record creation after successful training completion.
5. Reporting & Operational Dashboards
- Created reports for sales, training, attendance, revenue, tasks, and certifications.
- Delivered an Operations Dashboard for consolidated operational visibility.
- Created a Certification Dashboard for certification monitoring.
- Improved access to management information and operational insights.
2. Training & Certification Management
- Established training and class management capabilities.
- Supported attendance tracking for training activities.
- Created structured certification tracking.
- Provided visibility into active, expiring, and expired certifications.
4. Lead Follow-Up & Notification Automation
- Automated follow-up task creation for newly created leads.
- Supported lead ownership and timely follow-up.
- Configured status-based email notifications.
- Supported automated lead follow-up sequences.
6. Training Calendar & Scheduling
- Configured a training calendar view.
- Provided visibility into scheduled training classes.
- Supported weekly and monthly operational planning.
- Improved accessibility of training schedule information.
APPROACH
Our Approach
Business Process Discovery
- Discussed and clarified existing customer, sales, and training processes.
- Identified current operational workflows and requirements.
- Defined business requirements with stakeholders.
- Documented requirements through Functional Specification Documents.
As-Is & To-Be Process Definition
- Mapped existing business processes.
- Defined future-state workflows.
- Established the Lead-to-Training lifecycle.
- Identified opportunities for process automation.
CRM & Solution Design
- Designed CRM objects and relationships.
- Defined lead, account, contact, and opportunity processes.
- Planned training and certification structures.
- Designed automation, reporting, and dashboard requirements.
Automation & Workflow Development
- Implemented lead follow-up automation.
- Configured status-based notifications and email sequences.
- Connected Closed Won opportunities with training operations.
- Implemented certification record creation and operational task automation.
Reporting & Operational Visibility
- Defined and developed business reports.
- Created operations and certification dashboards.
- Configured training calendar visibility.
- Improved access to daily sales and training information.
Sandbox Testing & Client Collaboration
- Tested completed functionality in the sandbox environment.
- Conducted feature demonstrations and walkthroughs.
- Collected client feedback.
- Refined functionality based on business requirements and review outcomes.
SUCCESS AND IMPACT
What Was Achieved
- Centralized customer and sales information within the CRM.
- Established a structured lead and opportunity lifecycle.
- Connected successful sales opportunities with training operations.
- Reduced manual coordination through task and email automation.
- Improved visibility into training schedules and daily activities.
- Centralized certification information and expiration tracking.
- Provided management with reports and operational dashboards.
- Improved visibility into sales, training, attendance, revenue, and tasks.
- Established a scalable foundation for future quote and operational automation.
By Business
- Centralized CRM Operations — Consolidated customer, lead, account, contact, and opportunity information.
- Structured Sales Lifecycle — Established a consistent process from lead qualification through Closed Won.
- Improved Sales-to-Training Coordination — Connected completed sales with downstream training activities.
- Reduced Manual Coordination — Automated follow-up tasks, notifications, and operational activities.
- Improved Training Visibility — Provided centralized views of classes, enrollment, attendance, and schedules.
- Better Certification Management — Improved visibility into active, expiring, and expired certifications.
- Improved Management Reporting — Enabled faster access to operational information through reports and dashboards.
- Scalable Operational Foundation — Created a foundation for future quote, integration, and workflow enhancements.
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Phone
+1 (224) 209-9860Address
1600 McConnor Parkway,
Suite 125, Schaumburg, IL 60173