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