NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service

Providing quality customer service is critical for all companies and this course provides students with a comprehensive look into this role and certifies you to work in a customer service based job. Customers are much more likely to work with and purchase products from a business with quality service standards and customer service skills are even more valuable in modern business environments to stay ahead of competitors. This Level 3 Customer Service course is the perfect qualification for anyone working in a customer service role.

Completing this NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service course with us will show that you have a high standard of knowledge and skills to be employed in the customer service sector and understand the need for quality, customer-centred approaches in all sectors. The qualification covers the main areas needed to work closely with clients of all ages and backgrounds to deliver a great experience which boosts the profitability of any company.

Study Time: 240 hours

Enrolment length: 12 months

Course Format: Online

Entry Requirements: None Specific

Upon completion of this qualification students are awarded an NCFE Level 3 certificate and an OLC Certificare. All certification fees are included in your course fees. Qualification Code 601/7073/6

Qualification

To gain this NCFE Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Customer Service qualification you will need to submit, and pass, all of the tutor marked assignments. There are 3 assignments in the course and no need to purchase any textbooks as we provide all of the lessons and materials required to learn the syllabus.

All assignments are coursework based and are in an essay/question and answer style to test your knowledge of the topics covered in each of the course sections.

Method

All of our students are given access to our online campus through their own personal login and password. Once logged in you can access your course materials, lessons, resources and assignments in your own time. Assignments are uploaded through your account and the process is easy intuitive. Our online campus includes:

• 24/7/365 access to all of your course materials- all lessons, assignments and resources are available from the moment you enrol
• Instant access to your course after you enrol- start studying immediately!
• Integrated chat and messaging systems so that you can contact your tutor
• Online assignment uploads to save time in returning marks and feedback.
• Links to further resources and information available on courses
• Self-led learning on all courses- study in your own time and work through your assignments at your own pace
• Safe e-portfolio of your work is kept under lock and key on our secure servers
• Progress bar to show the work you have completed and how many tasks you still have to complete on your course

Detailed help centre with step-by-step instructions on getting the most from your course and how to upload assignments and contact your tutor.

Course Content

This course assesses the following units:

Unit 1: Understand the customer service environment (50 hours)

• Understand the concepts and practices underpinning customer service delivery
• Understand the relationship between customer service and a brand
• Understand the structure of customer service
• Understand the implications of legislation on customer service delivery
• Understand how to organise customer service delivery

Unit 2: Understand how to resolve customers’ problems and complaints (30 hours)

• Understand the monitoring and resolution of customers’ problems
• Understand the monitoring and resolution of customers’ complaints

Unit 3: Understand customers and customer retention (30 hours)

• Understand Customer Relationship Management (CRM)
• Understand customer retention
• Understand the measurement of customer satisfaction

Unit 4: Principles of business (50 hours)

• Understand business markets
• Understand business innovation and growth
• Understand financial management
• Understand business budgeting
• Understand sales and marketing

Unit 5: Understand how to monitor customer service interactions and feedback (30 hours)

• Understand how to monitor the quality of customer service interactions
• Understand how to gather, analyse and interpret customer feedback

Unit 6: Understand equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace (15 hours)

• Understand the organisational aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace
• Understand the personal aspects of equality, diversity and inclusion in the workplace

Unit 7: Understand how to manage performance and conflict in the workplace (35 hours)

• Understand the management of team performance
• Understand the management of underperformance in the workplace
• Understand the principles of conflict management

This course can be taken over a 12 month period but you can complete it as fast or as slowly as you wish.

Support

The most important tool that all of our students have at their disposal is their tutor. When studying for a course with us you are assigned a personal tutor with indepth knowledge and experience in your chosen subject.

You are strongly advised to make use of your tutors expertise and ask questions about the course content. Your assignments are marked by your personal tutor and detailed feedback is given. As well as this your tutor will provide you with pointers and advice on where you can improve- this helps you to get the most from your courses and constantly improve your skills.

Assessments

To pass this course learners must pass 3 units. These are completed after navigating through the corresponding lessons and writing your answers to assignment questions. Once these have been read and marked by your personal tutor, feedback and marks are provided to students which contain helpful tips to improve work in future assignments.

Enrolment Length

All of our courses are allocated plenty of time for students to complete their studies and all materials are self-led so that you can complete the course at your own pace. Should you require additional time on one of our courses you can extend your enrolment by 30 days for an additional fee of £60.

As well as this we operate a 14 day money back guarantee on every one of our qualifications- that’s how confident we are of how you will love studying with us!

Any person working in a customer service role and dealing with the public in this manner.

No previous requirements needed

Customer service assistant/advisor