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Customer Service Fundamentals

Launch your career in customer service, no degree required! This course prepares you for high-demand roles across industries by building essential communication, problem-solving, and empathy skills. Get job-ready for roles like Customer Service Specialist, Help Desk Agent, and Support Associate through interactive training and real-world simulations. You’ll Learn How To: • Communicate with clarity and empathy • Resolve customer issues using structured methods • Apply service standards and use ticketing systems • Navigate call flows and CRM tools • Demonstrate traits that drive success Course Features: • Beginner-friendly • Interactive modules • Covers both soft skills and technical tools • Final review to demonstrate mastery • Realistic customer interaction scenarios Who Should Enroll? • Job seekers and career switchers • Students and recent grads • Professionals improving communication and empathy • Anyone preparing for support roles Recommended Background: • No prior experience needed • Basic computer literacy • Interest in customer-facing work Ready to get started? Enroll now and build the confidence to succeed!

Status: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
Status: Communication
BeginnerCourse14 hours

Featured reviews

RR

5.0Reviewed May 31, 2020

This course is definitely a great course for beginners and intermediates. Helped me understand a lot of things. Thank you IBM and Coursera for this wonderful course.

MK

5.0Reviewed Jul 23, 2019

These course is highly effective at teaching you skills and knowledge that may not be available in other traditional courses, it is also well structured so you can do it at your own time and pace.

MM

5.0Reviewed Mar 7, 2022

A well explanatory course, i am so grateful to coursera team for making this available and giving me the opportunity to take this course. More wins to me and to the community.

MY

5.0Reviewed Dec 20, 2018

This course has helped me to enhance my customer support skills. I implemented these skills while I was working. I got an excellent result. Thank you for this offering !

TP

5.0Reviewed Aug 12, 2020

Definitely an amazing course, lots of in-depth knowledge about customer engagement. Enjoyed learning, I recommend this course to everyone who wants to make a career in customer support.

SM

4.0Reviewed May 24, 2023

This course was well thought out and planned, in simple to understand language. Useful resources and practical exercises were also included for learners to practice what was learned.

LH

5.0Reviewed Dec 5, 2023

I'm so glad that I took this course. I was not confident in applying for a job in customer service. After finishing this course, I will start looking for a Job in the field.

OO

5.0Reviewed May 4, 2022

This course was so helpful. I learnt all the basic thimgs and my foudation is solid. the assessment is thorough and a good way to assess student's knowledge.

S

5.0Reviewed May 10, 2021

Really informative course for anyone in the customer service industry or anyone seeking to get in. I've learned valuable skills that I can apply to my everyday life.

A

4.0Reviewed Jun 28, 2022

Course was excellent. However I was unable to access ServiceNow Community platform to complete the course. I hope it rectified and i can go back to complete, looking forward earning my certificate.

MA

5.0Reviewed May 2, 2020

I learned many things regarding customer support and I really enjoyed it. I will apply what I have learned at work. I will also recommend this course to my colleagues. Thank you a lot

MK

5.0Reviewed Jun 22, 2020

One of the most interesting and involving course I have taken on Coursera. Very broad with interesting reads all through. I highly recommend this certification course.

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