Certified Customer Service Specialist (CC81)  Technical Certificate of Credit

This course introduces the learner to the service industry. Topics include: an introduction to the service industry business environment, an introduction to life-long learning, work ethic and positive behavior required for exceptional customer service, an introduction to customer relations, working together successfully on teams, and basic business principles.

This course provides students with skills necessary to communicate with customers and successfully manage that relationship in both telephone and face-to-face situations. Topics include skills to effectively communicate with customers, developing rapport with customers, problem-solving in customer service, telephone skills, sales skills in the service environment, managing the difficult customer, and managing the multicultural customer. Computer-Based Training (CBT) is used to allow students to practice skills using simulated business situations.

Provides students with the fundamentals of computer skills used in a customer service environment. Topics include introduction to computer technology, introduction to the Windows environment, introduction to word processing, introduction to spreadsheets, introduction to databases and introduction to E-mail.

Provides students with the fundamentals of basic business skills used in the customer service environment. Topics include introduction to management, managing multiple tasks and priorities, and tolls for team problem-solving and service improvement.

Provides students with skills that will allow them to present a positive image to both co-workers and customers. Topics include personal wellness and stress management, positive image, and job interview skills.