What You Will Learn

Step into the world of exceptional customer service with this introductory course designed to give you the foundation, confidence, and practical tools needed to thrive in any customer-facing role. Customer Service 101 guides you through the core elements of great service such as professionalism, communication, empathy, and problem solving while showing how each contributes to positive customer interactions and a strong organizational reputation.

You will learn how to communicate clearly, work with different customer personalities, navigate stressful moments, and strengthen trust through simple and effective service behaviors. You will also explore examples of both excellent and poor service to help you identify what creates a positive customer experience. By the end of the course, you will understand how customer service connects to workplace culture, customer loyalty, and your own professional growth.

Whether you are new to a frontline role or looking to sharpen your communication habits, this program prepares you to be confident, consistent, and service minded

Completion of both the Soft Skills Orientation course and Customer Service Orientation 101 Course provides eligibility for a Guaranteed Job Interview!*

Course Highlights

In this course, you will learn how to:

• Create positive interactions that build trust and loyalty
• Communicate clearly across in-person, phone, email, and digital platforms
• Use active listening and empathy to understand customer needs
• Respond to stressful or tense situations with confidence
• Recognize different customer personalities and adapt your approach
• Apply a simple approach to service recovery that resolves concerns constructively
• Maintain professionalism in appearance, tone, and body language
• Understand how strong service skills support your career growth

Why Customer Service Matters

Customer service is one of the most transferable and valuable skills in the workplace. Strong service practices help teams run smoothly, improve customer satisfaction, and support the overall success of an organization. Delivering consistent, professional service also builds your confidence and strengthens your career in any industry.

Customer Service 101 prepares you to:

• Represent your organization with confidence
• Navigate customer concerns with patience and professionalism
• Contribute to a positive team culture
• Build long-lasting service habits that support future career advancement

*Interview is with a financial institution. Individuals with criminal records are able to participate unless they have been convicted for a financial crime. Must not have any active debt collections.