Conflict Resolution in Customer Service Training Course
Course Overview
| Course Title | Conflict Resolution in Customer Service Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 10 days |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 2,200/KES 150,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | |
| Training Modes | Virtual and face-to-face training |
| Payment | Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course |
| Accreditation | Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion |
Course Overview
This intensive program equips customer-facing professionals with advanced communication, negotiation, and conflict management skills. Participants will explore how to handle conflicts in various service environments (face-to-face, call centers, online/digital channels), manage difficult customer behavior, and apply proven frameworks for de-escalation and problem-solving. The course also integrates technology tools (CRM, AI, analytics, dashboards) to track, analyze, and resolve conflicts effectively.
Duration
10 Days
Target Audience
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Customer service representatives & frontline staff
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Call center agents & supervisors
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Relationship managers & client-facing professionals
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Customer experience & complaint handling officers
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Managers responsible for customer care, service quality, and retention
Personal Impact
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Build confidence in handling customer conflicts calmly.
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Improve communication, negotiation, and emotional intelligence.
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Develop resilience and stress management in challenging situations.
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Advance career opportunities in customer experience leadership.
Organizational Impact
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Reduce customer churn by managing conflicts constructively.
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Strengthen brand reputation through service recovery excellence.
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Improve customer satisfaction, trust, and loyalty.
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Enhance team collaboration in conflict-handling situations.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
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Understand types, causes, and psychology of conflicts in customer service.
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Apply structured conflict resolution strategies.
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Use communication and empathy to manage difficult customers.
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Apply negotiation, mediation, and de-escalation techniques.
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Use CRM tools, dashboards, and analytics for monitoring conflicts.
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Foster a service recovery culture that turns conflicts into opportunities.
Course Modules
Course Outline
Module 1: Introduction to Conflict in Customer Service
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Understanding conflict: definitions, triggers, and dynamics
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Conflict types: service-related, product-related, digital, interpersonal
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Emotional drivers of conflict (customer psychology)
Case Study: Why minor service failures escalate
Module 2: Emotional Intelligence & Customer Empathy
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Role of emotional intelligence in service excellence
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Active listening and empathy in tense situations
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Managing emotions under pressure
Exercise: Empathy mapping with difficult customers
Module 3: Communication Skills for Conflict Resolution
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Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques
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Assertive vs aggressive vs passive communication
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Handling complaints across phone, email, and digital platforms
Role Play: Customer confrontation scenarios
Module 4: De-escalation Techniques
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Calming angry and frustrated customers
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Using tone, language, and timing effectively
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Handling abusive or threatening customers professionally
Simulation: Call center de-escalation drill
Module 5: Problem-Solving & Root Cause Analysis
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Identifying service gaps that create conflict
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Applying 5 Whys & Fishbone Diagram
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Cross-functional collaboration for resolution
Exercise: Solve a conflict case study using root cause analysis
Module 6: Negotiation & Mediation in Customer Service
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Principles of win-win negotiation
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Mediation techniques for customer and internal conflicts
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Offering alternatives and compromise solutions
Case Study: Service recovery negotiations in banking
Module 7: Service Recovery & Conflict Resolution Models
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Service recovery paradox: turning conflict into loyalty
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Apology frameworks and goodwill gestures
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Escalation vs resolution: knowing when to involve management
Workshop: Create a conflict resolution policy framework
Module 8: Technology in Conflict Resolution
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Using CRM systems (Salesforce, HubSpot, Zoho) to manage conflicts
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Complaint tracking & dashboards (Excel, Power BI)
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AI chatbots for initial conflict de-escalation
Practical Lab: Build a conflict tracking dashboard
Module 9: Conflict Analytics & Continuous Improvement
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Using customer feedback & surveys to track recurring conflicts
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Conflict resolution KPIs: First Contact Resolution, Escalation Rate, TAT
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Reporting and learning from conflict trends
Exercise: Analyze conflict trends from sample data
Module 10: Building a Conflict-Resilient Customer Service Culture
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Embedding proactive conflict prevention
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Coaching and training frontline staff
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Policies, procedures, and compliance considerations
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Developing personal action plans for real-world application
Capstone Project: Design a conflict resolution framework for your organization
Course Administration
Methodology
Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.
Accreditation
Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion certified by the National Industrial Training Authority (NITA).
Training Venue
The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.
Accommodation & Airport Transfer
Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179
Tailor-Made
This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.
Payment
Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].
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