Professional Development Customer Service Training Certificate Program
NEW
Customer Service training will focus on helping participants define and implement quality customer service in the workplace environment. Hostos’ instructional approach concentrates on student-centered learning, fosters active participation and provides learning in real-life contexts to ensure students acquire the skills needed for the workplace. Course topics will explore personal attitudes and behaviors, effective communication, dealing with challenging customers and co-worker interaction. Participants’ personal experiences, case studies and situational activities/role plays will provide the basis for class exploration and discussion. Ultimately, students will learn the best practices and gain practical skills that they can use on the job. This training is also available for corporate groups.
Total Hours: 24 hours
Cost: $269
(Individual course fee: $75)
Register for individual courses or the entire certificate program and receive a 10% discount
Workshop 1: Introduction to Customer Service This seminar will focus on defining the term “customer service.” Students will identify the characteristics of quality customer service. The workshop will explore the idea of customer expectations and perceptions and students will discuss the ways in which these elements direct customer service. Participants will learn general customer service skills and techniques to implement effective practices. Students will engage in independent and group exercises, read and analyze case studies and participate in roleplays, active learning activities and Q&A. Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm 1/8/16 CE6029-F01 1 session 6 hrs.
$75
Workshop 2: Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication This seminar will focus on effective communication in the work environment. Participants will learn how to use appropriate, positive language to greet customers, observe customer behavior to determine if assistance is warranted and respond to customers’ requests and questions with direct accurate information. The workshop will also explore personal attitudes, compare and contrast common characteristics of someone who transmits a positive attitude versus someone who transmits a negative attitude and explore the importance of non-verbal communication (i.e. body language and facial gestures) while providing quality customer service. Students will engage in independent and group exercises, read and analyze case studies and participate in roleplays, active learning activities and Q&A. Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm 1/15/16 CE6030-F01 1 session 6 hrs. $75
Workshop 3: Managing Conflict/Resolving Problems This seminar will focus on identifying ways to deal with conflict and dissatisfied customers in the workplace. Participants will explore the ways in which their words and body language can help diffuse a conver-
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sation with a challenging customer. Students will also practice “filtration” which is an active listening technique that helps employees get beyond a customer’s negative attitude and behavior in order to identify and address problems and concerns. Students will engage in independent and group exercises, read and analyze case studies and participate in role-plays, active learning activities and Q&A. Wed 9:00am to 4:00pm 1/22/16 CE6031-F01 1 session 6 hrs. $75
Workshop 4: Mastering Your Role as a Manager This seminar will focus on effective ways to communicate with the workplace team. Students will discuss common sector-specific policies and explore ways to comply with workplace procedures in a consistent and effective manner. This workshop will also provide problem-solving and trouble-shooting skills when problems among the workplace team arise. Participants will learn how to provide support to the workers. Students will engage in independent and group exercises, read and analyze case studies and participate in role-plays, active learning activities and Q&A. Fri 9:00am to 4:00pm 1/29/16 CE6032-F01 1 session 6 hrs. $75
Contextualized ESOL/Customer Services (Basic/Low-Intermediate) This course is designed for students with limited English language skills. Customer service and the workplace environment will be used as a framework for building English language communication and literacy skills. Classroom instruction will help students develop strategies and teach essential communication skills and vocabulary needed to provide effective customer service in the workplace. Authentic materials from the workplace will be utilized to place learning in a real-life context (i.e. circulars, sales notices, signs, employee communications, etc.). Wed 9:00am to 4:00pm 2/5/16 CE6035-F01 1 session 6 hrs. $75
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