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Customer Service Essentials: 20 Skills for Happy Clients

Starweaver via Coursera

Overview

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Designed for frontline service professionals, this fast-paced microlearning course builds essential skills for delivering standout customer experiences under pressure. In 20 focused, 90-second video lessons, learners practice core service behaviors—warm greetings, conflict resolution, team coordination, and service recovery. Each video offers actionable techniques that help reduce workplace stress, boost confidence, and improve customer satisfaction. Whether you're managing a busy shift or handling a tough interaction, you'll gain tools to create positive first impressions, de-escalate issues effectively, and collaborate seamlessly with coworkers. Ideal for restaurant, retail, hospitality, and customer-facing roles, this course empowers you to make every customer interaction count—leading to happier guests, better tips, and smoother operations.

Syllabus

  • Course Introduction
    • In this course, you’ll explore the essential skills that drive frontline service excellence. You’ll learn how first impressions are formed in just seconds, how simple words and body language can defuse tense situations, and how teamwork ensures smooth operations in high-pressure environments. With practical hacks rooted in real-world service scenarios, you’ll master techniques to greet confidently, resolve conflicts with ease, and deliver moments of delight that customers remember. By the end, you’ll be equipped to boost tips, reduce stress, and create customer loyalty through everyday interactions that feel effortless.
  • The Service Edge: Skills for Lasting Impressions
    • In this module, you’ll discover practical skills to transform everyday service interactions into lasting customer loyalty. You’ll learn how first impressions shape experiences, apply proven strategies to manage difficult moments with confidence, and strengthen teamwork to stay effective under pressure. You’ll also explore ways to recover from service missteps, create memorable moments of delight, and finish every interaction on a positive note. These hacks help you reduce stress, boost results, and deliver exceptional service.

Taught by

Eric Zackrison and Starweaver

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