
Course Details
Course Title: Customer Service Excellence
Course Code: CSE-FO-2503-1.1
Course Accreditation
Accreditation Type: Certificate of Competency
Course Duration
Total Course Hours: 8 hours (1 day)
Course Fee
Total Course Fee: S$180/pax
Funding Available (If Applicable):
- Training Industry Professionals in Tourism (TIP-iT)
- NTUC Company Training Committee (CTC) Grant
Summary
Topics:
- Effective communication and active listening.
- Handling guest complaints and conflict resolution.
- Personalizing guest experiences.
Safety and Security Integration:
- Identifying distressed or suspicious guests while maintaining professionalism


Learning Objectives and Learning Units for Customer Service Excellence
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
- Demonstrate effective communication and active listening skills to enhance guest interactions.
- Apply strategies for handling guest complaints and resolving conflicts professionally.
- Personalize guest experiences to improve customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Identify distressed or suspicious guests while maintaining professionalism and ensuring a safe and secure environment.
Learning Units:
Unit 1: Effective Communication and Active Listening
- Principles of effective communication in hospitality.
- Verbal and non-verbal communication techniques.
- The role of active listening in guest satisfaction.
- Overcoming communication barriers in customer service.
Unit 2: Handling Guest Complaints and Conflict Resolution
- Understanding common guest complaints and their root causes.
- Techniques for de-escalating tense situations.
- Conflict resolution models and their application in hospitality.
- Turning negative guest experiences into positive outcomes.
Unit 3: Personalizing Guest Experiences
- Importance of personalization in customer service.
- Gathering and using guest preferences and feedback.
- Enhancing guest engagement through customized services.
- Leveraging technology for a personalized experience.
Unit 4: Safety and Security Integration in Customer Service
- Recognizing distressed or suspicious guests: Signs and behaviors.
- Handling security concerns professionally while maintaining guest experience.
- Effective communication with security personnel in sensitive situations.
- Balancing customer service excellence with security protocols.