Handling Difficult Customers Training Course
Course Overview
| Course Title | Handling Difficult Customers Training Course |
| Organization | Tech For Development (T4D) |
| Venue | Tech For Development (T4D) Training Center along Tala Road, Runda, Nairobi |
| Duration | 5 days |
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| Course Fees (Face-to-Face) | USD 1,100/KES 75,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| Course Fees (Virtual) | USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT) |
| 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:
The Handling Difficult Customers Training Course by T4D is designed to equip customer service professionals with the skills and strategies to manage challenging customer interactions effectively. This five-day training explores techniques for calming angry customers, resolving conflicts, and turning negative experiences into positive outcomes. Through role-playing and real-world case studies, participants will learn to handle difficult situations with confidence and maintain high standards of customer service even under pressure.
Duration:
5 Days
Target Audience:
- Customer service representatives
- Call center staff
- Sales professionals
- Managers and supervisors handling customer complaints
Organizational Impact:
- Improved resolution of customer complaints
- Enhanced customer service team morale
- Higher customer satisfaction rates
- Reduced escalation of issues to higher management
Personal Impact:
- Build confidence in handling tough customer interactions
- Learn strategies to stay calm under pressure
- Improve conflict resolution and negotiation skills
- Develop resilience and professionalism in customer service
Course Objectives:
- Learn to identify and address difficult customer behaviors
- Apply conflict resolution techniques to manage tough situations
- Build resilience to handle high-stress customer interactions
- Improve customer satisfaction through effective problem resolution
- Practice handling difficult customers in real-world scenarios
Course Modules
Course Modules:
Module 1: Understanding Difficult Customer Behaviors
- Identifying common challenging customer behaviors
- Causes of customer dissatisfaction and frustration
- Emotional intelligence and empathy in managing difficult customers
- Techniques to remain calm and composed during difficult situations
- Case Study: Identifying difficult customer patterns in a service industry
Module 2: Conflict Resolution Strategies
- Key principles of conflict resolution in customer service
- Listening and acknowledging customer concerns
- Techniques for defusing heated conversations
- Negotiating solutions that satisfy both customer and company needs
- Case Study: Resolving a conflict with a high-value client in a financial services firm
Module 3: Turning Complaints into Opportunities
- Viewing complaints as opportunities for improvement
- Using feedback from difficult customers to improve service
- How to recover from service failures and rebuild trust
- Creating win-win situations for both the company and the customer
- Case Study: How a retail company transformed customer complaints into loyalty
Module 4: Managing Stress in High-Pressure Situations
- Coping strategies for managing stress during tough customer interactions
- Maintaining professionalism and staying composed under pressure
- Handling high-stress situations without burnout
- Building resilience and maintaining motivation in difficult roles
- Case Study: Maintaining composure during a high-volume call center crisis
Module 5: Practical Application and Role-Playing
- Role-playing different difficult customer scenarios
- Applying conflict resolution techniques in practice
- Interactive simulations of high-pressure customer interactions
- Feedback and coaching on improving handling techniques
- Case Study: Practicing real-world difficult customer scenarios with peer review
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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