QQI Customer Service course

QQI Level 6 component certificate in Customer Service (6N0697)

Learners have 10 weeks to complete the course. Learners work at their own pace and may commence at any time of year.

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QQI Customer Service course

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Course Details

This distance learning, QQI accredited course means that Students can study flexibly at home, or at work, and can gain a nationally accredited Qualification.

This comprehensive distance learning course is designed to enable the learner to gain an in-depth understanding of the customer service function within an organisation and to develop effective customer service skills. The course is particularly relevant for those who currently work in customer service or wish to work in a customer service role. It is also very suitable for managers and supervisors of customer service teams.

View a detailed list of the learning outcomes for this course on our learning outcomes page.

How you will learn

By enrolling on this course, you’ll receive 24/7 access to the eLearning platform for the full duration of your studies. This includes a detailed course manual, engaging videos, interactive quizzes, and dedicated one-to-one tutor support via a messaging system. You’ll also have access to the CMIT Digital Library, providing a wealth of additional resources.

The course materials for this QQI-certified programme are clearly structured and easy to follow. You can conveniently upload your assessments online and receive feedback through the eLearning platform. You will receive personalised feedback from your tutor on each assessment you submit. The CMIT eLearning platform is accessible from any internet-connected computer, giving you the flexibility to study anytime, anywhere.

Who should complete this course?
  • Customer Service Representatives: Professionals in customer service roles, including telephone support, retail, or remote support, will find this course particularly beneficial. It imparts comprehensive knowledge and skills for handling customer interactions effectively, an essential aspect of customer service roles​​​​.
  • Customer Relationship Managers (CRM): The course’s focus on CRM systems and the role of customer service within CRM makes it ideal for CRM managers. These professionals can deepen their understanding of organising and managing customer relationships, crucial for maintaining and enhancing customer loyalty and satisfaction​​.
  • Retail Managers: Retail managers, responsible for overseeing customer service in retail settings, will benefit from the course’s insights into customer needs, creating competitive advantage, and retaining customers, which are critical for the success of retail operations​​.
  • Call Centre Supervisors: Call centre supervisors who manage teams providing telephone support. The content on communication, CRM, and customer service audits will help them in training and supervising their teams more effectively​​​​.
  • Business Development Professionals: Those in business development roles will find the course’s focus on understanding and servicing customer needs, acquiring new customers, and increasing value from existing customers relevant. These skills are vital for professionals aiming to expand business through customer-centric strategies​​.
Entry Requirements / Prerequisites
  • Leaving Cert or equivalent, and/or relevant Life or Work Experience.
  • Learners must currently be working or have access to work experience where they will be able to implement, evaluate and discuss customer service initiatives with relevant colleagues, customers and management – this is to facilitate the completion of a customer satisfaction survey and an improvement plan.
  • Learners must be a resident of Ireland / based in Ireland.
  • Learners must be fluent in English with excellent written English Skills in order to achieve the assessment criteria. Queries on the standard required can be directed to the college.
  • As this programme is delivered through distance learning, learners must be capable of studying on their own initiative.
  • A basic working knowledge of computers in addition to a computer with internet access and word processing software (e.g. Microsoft Word or Google Docs) is required to do the course.
  • View the technical requirements for accessing CMIT eLearning.
  • Learn more about the suitability of this course.

How CMIT eLearning Works…

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Topics covered in this Course
Unit 1: Introduction to Customer Service
  • What is customer service?
  • Organisation structure
  • History and development of CRM
  • Role of customer service in CRM
  • Organisational benefits of CRM
  • CRM systems
  • Consumer protection
  • Quality schemes
Unit 2: The CRM Process
  • Understand customer needs
  • Creating competitive advantage
  • Targeting prospects
  • Acquire customers
  • Servicing and retaining customers
  • Increasing value from customers
Unit 3: Conducting a Customer Service Audit
  • Key customer research tools
  • Secondary research sources
  • Primary research: data based on ‘questioning’
  • Primary research: data based on ‘observation’
  • Key performance indicators (KPIs)
  • Customer service SWOT
Unit 4: Improving and Monitoring Customer Service
  • Introduction
  • Set performance standards
  • Define the deliverables
  • Action plan with deadlines
  • Delegate responsibility
  • Monitor results
Assessment
  • This course is assessed through completion of portfolio/collection of work worth 50% and a skills demonstration worth 50%.
  • A portfolio or collection of work is a collection of pieces of work produced over a period of time showcases skills, competencies, and learning achievements. A skills demonstration is a practical assessment where the learner performs specific that  demonstrate a range of skills.
  • Assessments are submitted online via the eLearning site. They are reviewed by the course tutor and feedback is provided to learners within 5 working days. Learners are only permitted to submit one assessment at a time and must receive feedback on one assessment before submitting the next. All work submitted must be the learners own work.
  • As part of our quality assurance, student assessment work will be marked by an Internal Assessor, then checked by an Internal Verifier and an independent QQI External Authenticator.
Transfer and Progression to Further Studies
  • This course leads to a level 6 component award on the National Framework of Qualifications.
  • Students who successfully complete this programme may use this level 6 component certificate as credit towards QQI Advanced Certificates including Business (6M4985), Management (6M4587) and Administration (6M5013). For more details contact us.
Accreditation
  • Following successful completion, you will receive a QQI Level 6 component certificate in Customer Service (6N0697). This component is worth 15 credits.
  • This is the most up to date programme on this topic and it has been developed based on learning outcomes which are approved by QQI.
  • Quality and Qualifications Ireland (QQI) is the national awarding body for further education and training in Ireland. CMIT is registered with QQI to offer programmes leading to QQI awards in the National Framework of Qualifications in Ireland. More information can be found on the Accreditation Details page.

 

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April 15, 2025

Due to personal health and work availability I’ve needed to look for an extension twice and I can’t praise and Thank all involved enough for making it so simple to do so.

Student April 2025

I really like that the quiz can be redone. I love the amount of interesting information and with case studies on popular companies I recognise and can relate to.

September 9, 2024

I really like that the quiz can be redone. I love the amount of interesting information and with case studies on popular companies I recognise and can relate to.

Student September 2024
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Really enjoyed learning the content in this course and then applying it to my job.

January 17, 2024

Really enjoyed learning the content in this course and then applying it to my job.

Student January 2024
Verified

Fantastic experience for me from start to finish. Very detailed content, very easy to navigate the platform . Having tutor support throughout the course made me feel confident and even though it’s self directed learning , I never felt alone . Plenty of support and resources. I look forward to completing another course soon with CMIT.

August 8, 2023

Fantastic experience for me from start to finish. Very detailed content, very easy to navigate the platform . Having tutor support throughout the course made me feel confident and even though it’s self directed learning , I never felt alone . Plenty of support and resources. I look forward to completing another course soon with CMIT.

Stiudent August 2023
Verified

It is very well laid out and a very interesting module.

June 16, 2023

It is very well laid out and a very interesting module.

Student June 2023
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Very informative, a lot of content to cover for the amount of time to complete but very interesting.

April 5, 2023

Very informative, a lot of content to cover for the amount of time to complete but very interesting.

Student April 2023
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Course content was excellent. There is a lot i have learned by doing this course.

March 30, 2023

Course content was excellent. There is a lot i have learned by doing this course.

Student March 2023
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Very interesting course I have learned a lot with regards to customers rights etc.

March 22, 2023

Very interesting course I have learned a lot with regards to customers rights etc.

Student March 2023
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Very interesting course and i find it handy to follow.

February 8, 2023

Very interesting course and i find it handy to follow.

Student February 2023
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Very enjoyable, helpful and understanding staff. Thank you.

November 29, 2022

Very enjoyable, helpful and understanding staff. Thank you.

Student November 2022
Verified

The course is brilliant and gets to the point of customer services.

June 8, 2022

The course is brilliant and gets to the point of customer services.

Student June 2022
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I really enjoyed this course and feel it will help me going forward in my job.

June 7, 2022

I really enjoyed this course and feel it will help me going forward in my job.

Student June 2022
Verified

Really enjoyed the customer service course. I thought it dealt with the important elements of customer service. No waffle, I learned a lot. Very pleased.

April 8, 2022

Really enjoyed the customer service course. I thought it dealt with the important elements of customer service. No waffle, I learned a lot. Very pleased.

Student April 2022
Verified

I would strong recommend this course to my friends.

March 21, 2022

I would strong recommend this course to my friends.

Student March 2022
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It was very useful that the course was available on line, that I could work at my own pace to meet the assessment deadlines.

August 25, 2021

It was very useful that the course was available on line, that I could work at my own pace to meet the assessment deadlines.

Student August 2021
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My tutor was extremely helpful and I'm very happy with the support I have received from her.

August 25, 2021

My tutor was extremely helpful and I’m very happy with the support I have received from her.

Student July 2021
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I think this course if fantastic. I have learned so much so far and I can directly apply what I have learned to my area for work.

July 16, 2021

I think this course if fantastic. I have learned so much so far and I can directly apply what I have learned to my area for work.

Student July 2021
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Not really. The course information was both rewarding and insightful, to the continuation of my current employment and beyond.

May 18, 2021

Not really. The course information was both rewarding and insightful, to the continuation of my current employment and beyond.

Student May 2021
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I feel that on completion of this course , I will be fully qualified for a customer services job in any industry.

April 29, 2021

I feel that on completion of this course , I will be fully qualified for a customer services job in any industry.

Student April 2021
Verified

The course was very helpful, very well developed and understandable

April 19, 2021

The course was very helpful, very well developed and understandable

Student April 2021
Verified

I enjoyed this course. It was very informative and easy to understand. The tutor was great. She was very helpful and she replied to my messages promptly.

January 21, 2021

I enjoyed this course. It was very informative and easy to understand. The tutor was great. She was very helpful and she replied to my messages promptly.

Student January 2021
Verified

Overall I am satisfied with the course so far. The course content is great and it is easy to understand. The tutor support is great. The tutor replies to messages promptly and she gives good feedback.

November 16, 2020

Overall I am satisfied with the course so far. The course content is great and it is easy to understand. The tutor support is great. The tutor replies to messages promptly and she gives good feedback.

Student November 2020
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I really enjoyed doing this course and it was the good choice to ease myself into learning again. I have now gained new skills and discovered new ways to improve and grow in my professional work.

October 23, 2020

I really enjoyed doing this course and it was the good choice to ease myself into learning again. I have now gained new skills and discovered new ways to improve and grow in my professional work.

Student October 2020
Verified

The Course Manual was well organised with defined chapters, and numbered pages. This was very helpful when cross-referencing, and comparing sections. My tutor replied and gave me feedback quickly, which was helpful and reassuring.

July 9, 2020

The Course Manual was well organised with defined chapters, and numbered pages. This was very helpful when cross-referencing, and comparing sections. My tutor replied and gave me feedback quickly, which was helpful and reassuring.

Student July 2020
Verified

I believe the course and all it's content was very well delivered and there was no trouble with access at any point while being enrolled at CMIT.

June 23, 2020

I believe the course and all it’s content was very well delivered and there was no trouble with access at any point while being enrolled at CMIT.

Student June 2020
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I am happy with this course, very good material, tutor very helpful.

May 28, 2020

I am happy with this course, very good material, tutor very helpful.

Student May 2020
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Tutors were very helpful.

April 30, 2020

Tutors were very helpful.

Student April 2020
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I found this course very interesting and easy to understand.

April 29, 2020

I found this course very interesting and easy to understand.

Student April 2020
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Great tutors - extremely helpful.

April 29, 2020

Great tutors – extremely helpful.

Student April 2020
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I found that the course was well organised and tutors were helpful.

April 24, 2020

I found that the course was well organised and tutors were helpful.

Student April 2020
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Very happy with my tutor. She was very helpful.

April 23, 2020

Very happy with my tutor. She was very helpful.

Student April 2020
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Very good.

April 23, 2020

Very good.

Student April 2020
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Tutor feedback on my assessments was very helpful.

April 22, 2020

Tutor feedback on my assessments was very helpful.

Student April 2020
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Doing this course will improve any persons customer service skills no matter how good they think their skills are.

April 21, 2020

Doing this course will improve any persons customer service skills no matter how good they think their skills are.

Student April 2020
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I found this course challenging but enjoyable and I feel like the skills I have learned will be both helpful to me in my career and desirable in the job market.

March 29, 2020

I found this course challenging but enjoyable and I feel like the skills I have learned will be both helpful to me in my career and desirable in the job market.

Student March 2020
Verified

This is a very interesting course which provides a vast amount of information on Customer Service. There is a lot more content than a previous course I completed.

January 13, 2020

This is a very interesting course which provides a vast amount of information on Customer Service. There is a lot more content than a previous course I completed.

Student January 2020
Verified

Easy to use e learning site.

January 13, 2020

Easy to use e learning site.

Student January 2020
Verified

Interesting and beneficial course.

December 19, 2019

Interesting and beneficial course.

Student December 2019
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Very clear and easy to follow course.

November 29, 2019

Very clear and easy to follow course.

Student November 2019
Verified

My tutor jack was very helpful.

November 11, 2019

My tutor jack was very helpful.

Student November 2019
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The studyhub is very user friendly. The tutors were very efficient, detailed feedback was very helpful, quick response to any queries through messages. thank you.

November 4, 2019

The studyhub is very user friendly. The tutors were very efficient, detailed feedback was very helpful, quick response to any queries through messages. thank you.

Student November 2019
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I already completed a course with CMIT and found it very interesting and easy to follow. Also tutors were very helpful.

July 19, 2019

I already completed a course with CMIT and found it very interesting and easy to follow. Also tutors were very helpful.

Student July 2019
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I found the course very interesting.

July 4, 2019

I found the course very interesting.

Student July 2019
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Have done an online course with CMIT before and find them very good. The tutors are always on hand and are very helpful. Would recommend CMIT to anyone wishing to do an online course.

June 19, 2019

Have done an online course with CMIT before and find them very good. The tutors are always on hand and are very helpful. Would recommend CMIT to anyone wishing to do an online course.

Student June 2019
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I found the course very interesting.The course manual was very helpful.

June 18, 2019

I found the course very interesting.The course manual was very helpful.

Student June 2019
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I chose CMIT, because I have previously done a course here and found it much more informative, useful and with better support than other online eLearning course providers.

June 5, 2019

I chose CMIT, because I have previously done a course here and found it much more informative, useful and with better support than other online eLearning course providers.

Student June 2019
Verified

Quite informative. This is my first time completing an online course and I feel studying in my own time has been very beneficial.

January 7, 2019

Quite informative. This is my first time completing an online course and I feel studying in my own time has been very beneficial.

Student January 2019
Verified

I must say that I have enjoyed doing the course and I find that I have learned a lot. It is easy to follow and there is enough time to complete the tasks.

December 11, 2018

I must say that I have enjoyed doing the course and I find that I have learned a lot. It is easy to follow and there is enough time to complete the tasks.

Student December 2018
Verified

The customer service course is easy to follow and clearly laid out. The manual I received is very helpful for me to understand how to complete this course.

October 26, 2018

The customer service course is easy to follow and clearly laid out. The manual I received is very helpful for me to understand how to complete this course.

Student October 2018
Verified

This was my first online course and I found it was very good and easy to follow.

April 19, 2018

This was my first online course and I found it was very good and easy to follow.

Student April 2018
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