Buying for a team?Choose 5 or 10 licences to purchase access for multiple learners at a reduced per-person rate. After purchase, eBSI will contact you to confirm the learner details and arrange course access for each participant. Develop practical knowledge and confidence in Customer Service. Each and every one of us serves customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you"re on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you"re an accountant, serving the employees by producing their pay checks and keeping the company running. Or maybe you"re a company owner, serving your staff and your customers. Why this course matters This course turns the subject into practical, structured learning you can apply in real business and workplace situations. It is designed to help you move beyond definitions and understand how the ideas, tools and decisions covered in the course fit together. What you will gain Understand the core principles and practical approaches covered in Customer Service. Recognise situations where those approaches can improve workplace decisions or performance. Apply the course ideas more confidently in day-to-day professional situations. Who is this course for? This course is suitable for HR professionals, managers, supervisors and people responsible for workplace policies, employee development or team performance. Course at a glance Format: self-paced online learning. Professional development: CPD course. Each and every one of us serves customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you"re on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you"re an accountant, serving the employees by producing their pay checks and keeping the company running. Or maybe you"re a company owner, serving your staff and your customers. The Customer Service course will look at all types of customers and how we can serve them better and improve ourselves in the process. Participants will be provided a strong skillset including in-person and over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business. Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology. Course Outline Module One: Getting Started Module Two: Who We Are and What We Do Who Are Customers? (internal/external) What is Customer Service? Who Are Customer Service Providers? Module Three: Establishing Your Attitude Appearance Counts! The Power of a Smile Staying Energized Staying Positive Module Four: Identifying and Addressing Their Needs Understanding the Customer"s Problem Staying Outside the Box Meeting Basic Needs Going the Extra Mile Module Five: Generating Return Business Following Up Addressing Complaints Turning Difficult Customers Around Module Six: In-Person Customer Service Dealing With At-Your-Desk Requests The Advantages and Disadvantages of In-Person Communication Using Body Language to Your Advantage Module Seven: Giving Customer Service over the Phone The Advantages and Disadvantages of Telephone Communication Telephone Etiquette Tips and Tricks Case Study Review Questions Module Eight: Providing Electronic Customer Service The Advantages and Disadvantages of Electronic Communication Understanding Netiquette Tips and Tricks Examples: Chat or e-mail Case Study Review Questions Module Nine: Recovering Difficult Customers De-Escalating Anger Establishing Common Ground Setting Your Limits Managing Your Own Emotions Case Study Review Questions Module Ten: Understanding When to Escalate Dealing with Vulgarity Coping with Insults Dealing with Legal and Physical Threats Case Study Review Questions Module Eleven: Ten Things You Can Do To WOW Every Time Ten Tips Case Study Review Questions Continue your learning Part of this learning pathway: Workplace Essentials Learners also take: Handling a Difficult Customer Course pathway: eBSI SME Academy > Workplace Essentials > Customer Service Explore more Workplace Essentials training or return to the eBSI SME Academy.