College of Management and IT (CMIT) - Professional Development courses

The ILM Unit Certificate - Understanding Customer Service Standards and Requirements - has a strong practical and interactive focus to ensure practical results. Objectives: - Understanding the role of customer service - Understanding customer needs and expectations - To improve interpersonal communication skills - To handle complaints and irate customers effectively Content: -[...]

All organisations will at one point have to deal with irate customers. This is one of the most difficult activates undertaken by any staff member. All customers, even difficult, aggressive or irate customers need to be valued if an organisation is to thrive. Staff who deal with irate customers need[...]

The telephone is a powerful tool that can be used to great effect in the modern business environment. Cold calling is just one of the ways modern companies are using the telephone to improve sales. Companies who engage in cold calling take up to 85% of the new business in[...]

In today's world time is a valuable commodity. Productivity, effectiveness and ultimately success all hinge on the same factor: time management. With more and more demands being placed on employees, the employee who can manage time most effectively will always be the most successful. Employees who manage their time effectively,[...]