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Introduction to Customer Service

The Introduction to Customer Service course presents an in-depth look at communication, time management and de-escalation needed for a career in customer service. This course presents frameworks for communication, time management and problem-solving that allow you to improve your skills immediately and to evaluate customer service interactions. In addition, hands-on activities and community observations and projects are a part of this course, allowing you to get a real-world idea of key areas of customer service happening in your community. By the end of the course, you will be able to: - Create positive interactions with customers - De-escalate conflict with customers - Process retail transactions in real-world situations - Describe the different roles in retail customer service No prior experience in customer service is necessary to be successful in this course.

Status: Greeting Customers
Status: Communication
BeginnerCourse19 hours

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BA

4.0Reviewed Feb 21, 2024

Some of the questions were word ackwardly which made answerering some what difficult because there could be two right answers but you could only pick one.

RD

4.0Reviewed Jul 31, 2024

Good customer service basics but does get repetitive, recommend 2x speed

SR

5.0Reviewed Aug 14, 2024

Very informative and gave good information for the customer service life.

TM

5.0Reviewed Aug 15, 2024

Great way for 50+ workers to get career retraining

A

5.0Reviewed Mar 28, 2026

Enjoyed it and refreshed my memory and sharpened my skills. Thank you .

BA

5.0Reviewed Mar 4, 2026

I really enjoyed this course. You realize just how much there is to Customer Service. But also on how to cope with the work environment.

RR

5.0Reviewed Jul 20, 2023

I learn a lot, while I interacted with customer service agent before, it was different to be on the other side. I dont know how helpfull the course is going to be in my journey but we will see.

IA

5.0Reviewed Nov 16, 2023

I thoroughly enjoyed the course . Especially the simulations and quiz

NJ

5.0Reviewed Jul 5, 2024

That was a great course, learnt a lot. Thank you Coursera for this opportunity.

CP

5.0Reviewed Aug 12, 2025

Found this course to be well thought out and easy to understand.

MA

4.0Reviewed Feb 17, 2026

I love the material, it's all explained very detail.

MS

5.0Reviewed Nov 1, 2023

Great course to start your customer rep experience. I learnt a lot.

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