Entry requirements
Previous knowledge or experience would be of benefit but is not essential.
Why take this course?
Providing a good customer service experience is vital for a successful company.
Whether you are an individual wanting to develop your customer service skills to gain employment or benefit your job role, or an employer looking for a customer service training course for your staff, this course has you covered.
What you will experience
Course content:
Section 1: The principles of customer service in an organisation – Learn about the policies and procedures for customer service and the dangers of poor customer service.
Section 2: How customer needs and expectations are identified – Discover how to identify what resources are needed when completing planned activities as well as how best to assess and support team performance in achieving objectives.
Section 3: How to balance customer expectations against the organisation’s offer – Learn the limitations of customer service and how to meet customer expectations outside of the organisation’s offer.
Section 4: How complaints are handled – Understand what leads a customer to complain, how to find resolutions to complaint, the impact of complaints and why complaints are monitored.
Section 5: Legislation relating to customer service – Discover the customer-related legislation involved in customer service, individual health and safety responsibilities and gaining approval to make changes to procedures and practices.
Key Facts
Everything you need to know before applying for this course.
What you will need
Students must have access to a computer with a broadband internet connection.
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Applications
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Online
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Starts Flexible start date
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Course Code YBNXC-O241A
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Fees £34.00
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The Student Information & Admissions Manager
North East Scotland College
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Aberdeen City Campus
Gallowgate
Aberdeen
Scotland
UK AB25 1BN
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