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Distance Learning
Adults Employers Part-TimeOur FREE 12 week online courses are a great way to gain a nationally recognised qualification across a number of sectors. These courses enable to you to study flexibly and plan your learning at times that work best for you; whatever your goals. For further details about the course and the content, please click 'Course Description' below.
Looking to learn the basic principles of good customer service? This qualification provides the knowledge and skills required by employers to work in a range of different environments in a customer service role. Develop essential knowledge of how to carry out customer service-related tasks such as how to manage information and support events. Once you have completed the qualification you will be able to apply your knowledge in a variety of industries and job roles.
Unit 1: Principles of customer service and delivery This unit will provide the fundamental knowledge and understanding needed to work in a customer service role. Develop knowledge of the legal and ethical requirements that relate to customer service and maintaining customer service information.
Unit 2: Understand customers This unit develops knowledge of the different types of customers. Study the links between the good customer service and customer loyalty, as well as how these factors affect the organisation in terms of reputation and image.
Unit 3: Understand employer organisations Look at a variety of organisational structures and the differences between private, public and voluntary sectors. Discover the internal and external influences on organisations, and why change in the business environment is important.
Unit 4: Understand how to communicate with customers Gain a thorough understanding of the importance of effective communication in customer service. Look at different communication techniques and how to identify and adapt your own communication style in order to offer the best service possible.
Unit 5: Understand how to handle customer information This unit will provide the knowledge of customer service information systems and handover procedures. Learn about the different responsibilities and levels of authority for processing customer service information.
Unit 6: Understand how to resolve problems and deliver customer service to challenging customers This unit will provide a solid foundation of knowledge to enable you to deal with challenging customers. Develop knowledge of techniques available to resolve problems and manage unresolved problems by referring to other sources.
Unit 7: Understand how to develop customer relationships Within this unit, gain an understanding of how to develop relationships with customers or potential customers. Also study the value of customer loyalty and the customer's expectations
You will be asked a series of eligibility questions upon enrolment
| Age | Cost |
|---|---|
| All ages | Free |
| 19+ | £0 |
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Level 2 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service
Online e-learning delivery with modular units to complete
This course is online and the start date is flexible
Distance Learning
Part-Time
Duration 12 weeks