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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: Customer Service
Status: Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
BeginnerCourse14 hours

Featured reviews

AB

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.

MI

5.0Reviewed Jul 26, 2024

This course was really helpful and very detailed. It gave a very detailed introduction to customer service representative and support. Very easy to understand.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

AV

5.0Reviewed Jun 25, 2023

I am happy to having completed this course on customer service fundamental. I am on the path of starting my career on this, big shout out to coursera and to my wonderful tutors.

AM

5.0Reviewed Mar 11, 2023

Very interactive and interesting course. The course is designed in such a way that the learner is involved and attentive throughout the course. Enjoyed the discussions and exercises.

GJ

5.0Reviewed Nov 7, 2021

This was a very detailed course. I found myself interested and engaged through out the course. I learned a lot from the materials and felt as if I was in actual training for a job.

OC

5.0Reviewed Aug 14, 2019

This course helped me understand what customer Relationship entails and also improved on my skill as a customer agent. Thank you coursera for this great opportunity.

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