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Course overview

This concise, practical program is organised into eight focused modules that move from foundational concepts of service intelligence to applied professional behaviours. Each module contains four targeted lessons with clear, observable objectives and practical exercises. Total estimated duration: 4 to 6 hours. Format: 8 modules, 30+ lessons including exercises and a final certification assessment.

Who this course is for

Adult learners and early-career professionals seeking to improve customer-facing skills, workplace professionalism, and personal brand to create consistent, trust-building customer experiences.

What you will learn

  • Explain the principles of service excellence and identify moments that shape customer perception
  • Demonstrate professional presence and first-impression techniques in face-to-face interactions
  • Apply consistent grooming and dressing choices that align with organisational standards
  • Use active listening, appropriate tone, and effective questioning to resolve customer needs
  • Handle telephone, email, and social media interactions with professional etiquette
  • Demonstrate respectful workplace behaviour and maintain appropriate professional boundaries
  • Conduct business dining and networking situations with correct etiquette
  • De-escalate difficult customer interactions and perform service recovery to rebuild trust

Prerequisites

  • English literacy at workplace level
  • Basic familiarity with common workplace communication tools (phone, email)
  • Willingness to practice role plays and self-reflection

Level: All Levels

Course curriculum

Understanding Service Intelligence
What Is Service Intelligence? Preview
12 min
Why Customer Service Matters
12 min
Understanding Customer Expectations
12 min
Service Mindset vs Job Mindset
12 min
Section Quiz: Understanding Service Intelligence Required quiz
8 min
Psychology of First Impressions
Why First Impressions Matter
12 min
Professional Presence
12 min
Body Language
12 min
Greeting Etiquette
12 min
Section Quiz: Psychology of First Impressions Required quiz
8 min
Professional Appearance & Personal Brand
Appearance Communicates
12 min
Principles of Professional Dressing
12 min
Grooming Standards
12 min
Personal Brand
12 min
Section Quiz: Professional Appearance & Personal Brand Required quiz
8 min
Communication Excellence
Principles of Professional Communication
12 min
Active Listening
12 min
Tone of Voice
12 min
Asking Effective Questions
12 min
Section Quiz: Communication Excellence Required quiz
8 min
Telephone & Digital Communication Etiquette
Professional Phone Etiquette
12 min
Handling Calls Professionally
12 min
Email Etiquette
12 min
Social Media Conduct
12 min
Section Quiz: Telephone & Digital Communication Etiquette Required quiz
8 min
Social Intelligence & Professional Conduct
Respect in the Workplace
12 min
Professional Courtesy
12 min
Workplace Behaviour
12 min
Managing Boundaries & Confidentiality
12 min
Section Quiz: Social Intelligence & Professional Conduct Required quiz
8 min
Business Dining & Social Etiquette
Dining Etiquette Basics
12 min
Table Setting & Cutlery
12 min
Handling Dietary Needs & Payments
12 min
Professional Conversations During Meals
12 min
Section Quiz: Business Dining & Social Etiquette Required quiz
8 min
Handling Difficult Customers
Types of Difficult Customers
12 min
De-escalation Techniques
12 min
Service Recovery
12 min
Practical Role-Play Practice
12 min
Section Quiz: Handling Difficult Customers Required quiz
8 min
Final Assessment Required quiz
8 min