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What you will learn - Learn How Important it is to Develop Better Telephone Communication Skills
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Get BIG Savings with our Ultimate Telephone Etiquette Online Bundle, 10 Certificate Courses
- Telephone Etiquette
- Business Etiquette
- Negotiation Skills
- Communication Strategies
- CRM: An Introduction to Customer Relationship Management
- Sales Fundamentals
- Handling a Difficult Customer
- Overcoming Sales Objections
- Customer Service
- Prospecting and Lead Generation
1. Telephone Etiquette: Learn How Important it is to Develop Better Telephone Communication Skills
The meaning of Telephone Etiquette can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be a unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication, inside and outside the office. It can be the special way that you show confidence in any challenging situation. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great course.
With our Telephone Etiquette course, you will begin to see how important it is to develop better telephone communication skills. By improving how you communicate on the telephone and improve basic communication skills, you will improve on almost every aspect of their career.
By the end of this Telephone Etiquette Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the different aspects of telephone language
- Properly handle inbound/outbound calls
- Know how to handle angry or rude callers
- Learn to receive and send phone messages
- Know different methods of employee training
2. Business Etiquette: Look and Sound Your Best in Any Situation
Business etiquette is so much more than knowing which fork to use at lunch with a client. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Etiquette is also about being comfortable around people (and making them comfortable around you!)
Good etiquette adds to your overall credibility. If you treat all people with respect, show courtesy in the office and dress well, those you work with will most likely think highly of you. On the other hand, poor etiquette can hurt your professional relationships. During this course we will look at many areas of business etiquette, including networking, meeting manners, dining decorum, international business etiquette and more.
At the end of this Business Etiquette Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Identify what business etiquette is and why it’s important.
- Network with confidence.
- Present themselves professionally.
- Understand the importance of dress codes and what they mean.
- Understand how to use a business card effectively.
- Remember names easily.
- How to conduct themselves at a business lunch.
- Understand basic guidelines regarding, grammar standards in all written communication.
- Understand telephone etiquette.
- Understand the benefits of international etiquette.
3. Negotiation Skills: Understand The Phases Of Negotiation
Although people often think of boardrooms, suits, and million dollar deals when they hear the word negotiation, the truth is that we negotiate all the time.
This course will give you an understanding of the phases of negotiation, tools to use during a negotiation, and ways to build win-win solutions for all those involved.
The Negotiation Skills course will give you a sense of understanding your opponent and have the confidence to not settle for less than what you feel is fair. You will learn that an atmosphere of respect is essential, as uneven negations could lead to problems in the future.
By the end of this Negotiation Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the basic types of negotiations, the phases of negotiations, and the skills needed for successful negotiating
- Understand and apply basic negotiating concepts
- Lay the groundwork for negotiation
- Identify what information to share and what to keep to yourself
- Understand basic bargaining techniques
- Apply strategies for identifying mutual gain
- Understand how to reach consensus and set the terms of agreement
- Deal with personal attacks and other difficult issues
- Use the negotiating process to solve everyday problems
- Negotiate on behalf of someone else
4. Communication Strategies: Build Better, Stronger, and More Fulfilling Relationships
For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look that you give to the cat, it all means something.
This course will help you understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.
Course Topics:
- Paraverbal Communication
- Body Language
- The four stages in the Appreciative Inquiry model are known as the 4-D cycle
- Speaking Like a Star
- Positive Signals
By the end of this Communication Strategies Online Course, you will be able to:
- Understand what communication is
- Understand the different ways communication takes place
- Overcome communication blockages
- Make the most of non-verbal and paraverbal communication
- Understand and utilize the STAR method
- Listen actively and effectively
- Ask good questions
- Use appreciative inquiry as a communication tool
- Establish common ground with others
5. CRM: An Introduction to Customer Relationship Management: Learn About Customer Relationship and its Importance in a Successful Business
Give your business that winning edge! Learn how to understand your customers better and be more responsive to their needs with our Customer Relationship Management Online Course. Taking our course will keep you up to date with the latest in CRM practices and improve your business's profitability.
Our Customer Relationship Management Online Course will discuss why your business needs CRM, CRM's benefits, and how to implement a successful CRM strategy. Get customers genuinely happy when paying for your products and services. Customers love businesses that treat them the way they want to be treated and are actually prepared to pay more for this experience.
Join our Customer Relationship Management Online Course today and get answers to frequently asked questions. How many points, rewards, and loyalty cards do you have? These are all examples of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) programs. What does your company offer to reward existing customers and gain new ones?
At Courses For Success, our courses are designed by professionals, for professionals. We maintain the highest level of quality courses to ensure your success. By completing our Customer Relationship Management Online Course, you will be equipped with the right skill-set to ensure you stand out from the competition!
What you will learn with our Customer Relationship Management Online Course
- CRM Overview
- What is Crisis Management?
- Training Leaders and Staff
- Conducting the Crisis Audit
- Performing a Risk Level Analysis
- Developing a Response Process
- Consulting with the Experts
- Incident Management Techniques
- Working Through the Issues
- Establishing an Emergency Operations Center
- Building Business Continuity and Recovery
- Walliallia
- Recovering and Moving On
6. Sales Fundamentals: Learn Key Skills to Achieve Sales Targets
Although the definition of a sale is simple enough, the process of turning someone into a buyer can be very complex. It requires you to convince someone with a potential interest that there is something for them in making their interest concrete – something that merits spending some of their hard-earned money.
The Sales Fundamentals course will give you a basic sales process, plus some basic sales tools, that you can use to seal the deal, no matter what the size of the sale. You will become more confident, handle objections, and learn how to be a great closer.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the language of sales
- Prepare for a sales opportunity
- Begin the discussion on the right foot
- Make an effective pitch
- Handle objections
- Seal the deal
- Follow up on sales
- Set sales goals
- Manage sales data
- Use a prospect board
7. Handling a Difficult Customer: Learn How to Deal with Difficult Customers and Situations
Handling difficult customers may seem like a thankless job. Fortunately, you can develop skills to adapt to the challenges difficult customers pose and extend these skills to handling difficult people and situations throughout your daily life. By improving the focus of your thoughts and feelings, how you manage stress and how well you listen to and empathize with others, you will be better able to meet the challenges other people pose in both your professional and personal life.
This course offers guidelines and examples on how to handle different types of challenging customers that you will face, along with specific approaches that can make those interactions not only less challenging, but more rewarding as well.
By the end of this Handling a Difficult Customer Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
8. Overcoming Sales Objections: Understand Objections and How To Handle Them
Experiencing a sales objection can be a disheartening event. Through this course your will learn how to eliminate the objection and push through to get that sale. Even the best quality services or items can be turned down, and learning how to overcome these denials will be of great benefit.
Overcoming Sales Objections is an essential part of the sales process, as it will open up a whole new set of opportunities. It will produce new sales and provide an ongoing relationship with new clients. Objections will always occur no matter the item being sold or presented.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the factors that contribute to customer objections
- Define different objections
- Recognise different strategies to overcome objections
- Identify the real objection
- Find points of interest
- Learn how to deflate objections and close the sale
9. Customer Service: Techniques to Ensure 100% Customer Satisfaction
Each and every one of us serves customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you're on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you're an accountant, serving the employees by producing their paychecks and keeping the company running. Or maybe you're a company owner, serving your staff and your customers.
The Customer Service course will look at all types of customers and how we can serve them better and improve ourselves in the process. You will be provided a strong skillset including in-person and over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business.
By the end of this Customer Service Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- What Customer Service is
- How your attitude affects customers.
- How to identify and address the needs of your customers.
- How using excellent customer service can generate return business.
- How to build good will.
- How to provide customer service over the phone.
- How online tools can aid customer service.
- How to deal with difficult customers.
10. Prospecting and Lead Generation: Master Numerous Prospecting Methods
Prospecting and lead generation is the method of making links which may lead to a sale or other promising result. The leads may come from various sources or undertakings, for example, via the Internet, through personal referrals, through telephone calls either by telemarketers, through advertisements, events, and purchase of lists of potential clients. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great workshop.
With our Prospecting and Lead Generation course, you will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of sales skills. By managing and looking at the way people interact and seeing things in a new light, you will improve on almost every aspect of their sales strategy.
Course Objectives:
- Identify prospects
- Implement both traditional and new marketing methods
- Use the pipeline effectively
- Educate customers
- Track activity and make adjustments as needed
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Ultimate Telephone Etiquette Bundle, 10 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Telephone Etiquette
Module One : Getting Started
- Course Objectives
Module Two : Aspects of Phone Etiquette
- Phrasing
- Tone of Voice
- Speaking Clearly
- Listen to the Caller
Module Three : Using Proper Phone Language
- Please and Thank You
- Do Not Use Slang
- Avoid Using the Term “You”
- Emphasize What You Can Do, Not What You Can’t
Module Four : Eliminate Phone Distractions
- Avoid Eating or Drinking
- Minimize Multi-Tasking
- Remove Office Distractions
- Do Not Let Others Interrupt You
Module Five: Inbound Calls
- Avoid Long Greeting Messages
- Introduce Yourself
- Focus on Their Needs
- Be Patient
Module Six: Outbound Calls
- Be Prepared
- Identify Yourself and Your Company
- Give Them the Reason for the Call
- Keep Caller Information Private
Module Seven: Handling Rude or Angry Callers
- Stay Calm
- Listen to Their Needs
- Never Interrupt
- Identify What You Can Do for Them
Module Eight: Handling Interoffice Calls
- Transferring Calls
- Placing Callers on Hold
- Taking Messages
- End the Conversation
Module Nine: Handling Voicemail Messages
- Ensure the Voicemail Has a Proper Greeting
- Answer Important Messages Right Away
- Ensure Messages are Delivered to the Right Person
- When Leaving a Message for Others
Module Ten: Methods of Training Employees
- Group Training
- One-on-One Training
- Peer Training
- Job Shadowing
Module Eleven: Correcting Poor Telephone Etiquette
- Screening Calls
- Employee Evaluations
- Peer Monitoring
- Customer Surveys
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Business Etiquette
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: What is Business Etiquette
- Defining Etiquette
- Why Bother with Business Etiquette
Section Three: Networking
- The Cold Introduction
- First Impressions Matter
- The Business Card
- Sorry, what was your name again?
Section Four: What to Wear
- Is a Dress Code Optional?
- 10 tips for that perfect look
Section Five: Introductions Over, What Next?
- The bone crusher and the dead fish
- Conversation Etiquette
- Stages of Conversation
Section Six: The Business Lunch
- Which Fork First?
- Eating with Etiquette
Section Seven: Restaurant Etiquette
- Ordering Correctly
- Alcohol
- Paying the Bill and Tipping
Section Eight: Email Etiquette and Netiquette
- Understanding Netiquette
- Email Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Email
- Grammar
Section Nine: Telephone Etiquette
- 10 Tips for Telephone Etiquette
- Leaving Voicemail
- Mobile Manners
Section Ten: The Written Letter
- Saying Thank You with Style
- Letters the Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Eleven: International Etiquette
- Some Basic Rules
- Business Card Etiquette
- Personal Space
- Gifts
- Communication
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Negotiation Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Negotiation
- Types of negotiations
- The three phases
- Skills for successful negotiation
Module Three - Getting Prepared
- Establishing your WATNA and BATNA
- Identifying your WAP
- Identifying your ZOPA
- Personal preparation
Module Four - Laying the Groundwork
- Setting the time and place
- Establishing common ground
- Creating a negotiation framework
- The negotiation process
Module Five - Phase One - Exchanging Information
- Getting off on the right foot
- What to share
- What to keep to yourself
Module Six - Phase Two - Bargaining
- What to expect
- Techniques to try
- How to break an impasse
Module Seven - About Mutual Gain
- Three ways to see your options
- About mutual gain
- Creating a mutual gain solution
- What do I want?
- What do they want?
- What do we want?
Module Eight - Phase Three - Closing
- Reaching consensus
- Building an agreement
- Setting the terms of the agreement
Module Nine - Dealing with Difficult Issues
- Being prepared for environmental tactics
- Dealing with personal attacks
- Controlling your emotions
- Deciding when it's time to walk away
Module Ten - Negotiating Outside the Boardroom
- Adapting the process for smaller negotiations
- Negotiating via telephone
- Negotiating via email
Module Eleven - Negotiating on Behalf of Someone Else
- Choosing the negotiating team
- Covering all the bases
- Dealing with tough questions
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Communication Strategies
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: The Big Picture
- What is Communication?
- How Do We Communicate?
- Who’s Listening?
Section Three: Barriers to Communication
- It All Starts with Me
- Common Barriers to Communication
- Language Barriers
- Cultural Barriers
- Location Barriers
Section Four: Paraverbal Communication Skills
- The Power of Pitch
- The Power of Tone
- Vocal Speed Camera
Section Five: Non-Verbal Communication
- Your Body Speaks its own Language
Section Six: Speak Like a STAR
Using STAR
- Situation
- Task
- Action
- Response
Section Seven: Listening Skills
- Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
- Understanding Active Listening
- Sending Positive Signals to Others
Section Eight: Asking Good Questions
- Asking Open Questions
- Probing Questions
Section Nine: Appreciative Inquiry
- The Four Stages
- The Purpose of Appreciative Inquiry
Section Ten: The Art of Conversation Using SPEAC
- Suppose
- Prepare
- Enquire
- Ascertain
- Change
Section Eleven: Advanced Communication Skills
- Precipitating Factors
- Common Ground
Section Twelve: Wrapping up
Course 5 - CRM: An Introduction to Customer Relationship Management
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Burst Water Pipe
- Call Center
Session 2: What is Crisis Management?
- Defining Terms
- What Makes a Crisis?
- The Crisis Management Team
- Creating the Team
Session 3: Training Leaders and Staff
- Training Essentials
- Three Pronged Approach
- Conducting Training
Session 4: Conducting the Crisis Audit
- Why Audit?
- Documentation Audit
- 360 Degree Audit
- Online Audit
- Sample Audit Questions
- Other Audit Considerations
- Using a Risk Matrix
Session 5: Performing a Risk Level Analysis
- The Four Categories
- Case Study, Scenario One
- Case Study, Scenario Two
- Case Study, Scenario Three
Session 6: Developing a Response Process
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Crisis Response Process
- Step Two: Perform Basic Crisis Management Steps
- Step Three: Trigger the Crisis Response Process (If Appropriate)
- Remember: Stay Flexible!
Session 7: Consulting with the Experts
- Considering Your Resources
- Making Connections
Session 8: Incident Management Techniques
- Case Study
- Responding to Incidents
- Incident Related Documentation
- Other Documents
- Investigating Incidents
- Accident Investigation Kit
- Steps to Follow
Session 9: Working Through the Issues
- Model Overview
- The Problem Solving Model
- Keeping an Open Mind
- Solving Problems the Right Way
- Phase One
- Definition
- Analysis
- Analysis
- Phase Two
- Brainstorming
- Checkerboard
- Research and Report
- Phase Three
- Solution Planning Worksheet
- Three Types of Decisions
- Advice from an Expert
- Eight Ingredients for Good Decision Making
Session 10: Establishing an Emergency Operations Center
- EOC Considerations
- Making Connections
- Who is In Charge?
Session 11: Building Business Continuity and Recovery
- Creating Continuity
- Making Connections
- Essential Crisis Plan Elements
Session 12: Walliallia
- Background
- Exercise One: Gas Line Explosion at Water Plant
- Assignment
- Exercise Two: How are you Feeling?
- Assignment
- Exercise Three: The Last Question
- Assignment
Session 13: Recovering and Moving On
- Initial Adjustments
- Working Things Out
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 6 - Sales Fundamentals
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: Learn the Lingo
- Types of Sales
- More Common Sales Approaches
- Glossary of Common Terms
Section Three: Preparing to Make the Call
- Identifying the Right Person to Contact
- Research and Planning
- Creating Potential Solutions
Section Four: Make the Appointment
- First Impressions
- Making the Cold Call
- Using the Referral Opening
Section Five: Pitch your Product
- Features and Benefits
- Outlining Your Unique Selling Position
- What’s in it for me?
Section Six: Managing Objections
- Common Types of Objections
- Basic Strategies
- Advanced Strategies
Section Seven: Closing the Sale
- Understanding Buying Signals
- Closing Techniques
- Things to Remember
Section Eight: Following Up
- Thank You Notes
- Customer Service Issues
- Staying in Touch
Section Nine: Setting Goals
- The Importance of Sales Goals
- Setting SMART Goals
Section Ten: Managing Your Data (CRM)
- Choosing a System That Works for You
- Using Computerized Systems
- Using Manual Systems
Section Eleven: Using a Prospect Board
- The Layout of a Prospect Board
- How to use the prospect board
- A Day in the Life of Your Board
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Handling a Difficult Customer
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
Module Two: The Right Attitude Starts with You
- Be Grateful
- Make Gratitude a Habit
- Keep Your Body Healthy
- Invoke Inner Peace
Module Three: Stress Management (Internal Stressors)
- Irritability
- Unhappiness With Your Job
- Feeling Underappreciated
- Not Well Rested
Module Four: Stress Management (External Stressors)
- Manage Your Work Space
- Loud Work Environment
- Co-Worker Relations
- Demanding Supervisor
Module Five: Transactional Analysis
- What is Transactional Analysis
- Parent
- Child
- Adult
Module Six: Why are Some Customers Difficult
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want to Vent
- Want Someone to be Held Accountable
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Resolution
- They are Generally Unhappy
Module Seven: Dealing with the Customer Over the Phone
- Listen to the Customer’s Complaint
- Build Rapport
- Do Not Respond with Negative Words or Emotion
- Offer a Verbal Solution to Your Customer
Module Eight: Dealing with the Customer In Person
- Listen to the Customer’s Concerns
- Build Rapport
- Respond with Positive Words and Body Language
- Aside from Words
Module Nine: Sensitivity in Dealing with Customers
- Customers who are Angry
- Customers who are Rude
- Customers with Different Cultural Values
- Customers who Cannot be Satisfied
Module Ten: Scenarios of Dealing with a Difficult Customer
- Angry Customer
- Rude Customer
- A Customer from Another Culture
- An Impossible to Please Customer
Module Eleven: Following up With a Customer Once You Have Addressed Their Issue
- Call the Customer
- Send the Customer an Email
- Mail the Customer a Small Token
- Snail-Mail a Handwritten or Typed Letter
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Overcoming Sales Objections
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Three Main Factors
- Skepticism
- Misunderstanding
- Stalling
Module Three - Seeing Objections as Opportunities
- Translating the objection to a question
- Translating the objection to a reason to buy
Module Four - Getting to the Bottom
- Asking appropriate questions
- Common objections
- Basic strategies
Module Five - Finding a Point of Agreement
- Outlining features and benefits
- Identifying your unique selling position
- Agreeing with the objection to make the sale
Module Six - Have the Client Answer Their Own Objection
- Understand the problem
- Render it inobjectionable
Module Seven - Deflating Objections
- Bring up common objections first
- The inner workings of objections
Module Eight - Unvoiced Objections
- How to dig up the "Real Reason"
- Bringing their objections to light
Module Nine - The Five Steps
- Expect them
- Welcome them
- Affirm them
- Complete answers
- Compensating benefits
Module Ten - Do's and Don'ts
- Do's
- Don'ts
Module Eleven - Sealing the Deal
- Understanding when it's time to close
- Powerful closing techniques
- The power of reassurance
- Things to remember
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - Customer Service
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: Who & What We Do
- Customers
- Internal Customers
- External Customers
- Customer Service?
Section Three: Attitude is a little thing
- Appearance
- Smile It’s Infectious
- Stay Awake
- Being Positive
Section Four: Customer Needs
- See things from a client's perspective
- Thinking Outside the Box
- Meeting Their Needs
- Going the Extra Mile
Section Five: Get Them to Come Back
- Following Up
- Dealing with Complaints
- Turn it Back in your Direction
Section Six: Face to Face Customer Service
- All from the comfort of your desk
- Using Body Language
Section Seven: Telephone Customer Service
- The Advantages and Disadvantages
- Telephone Etiquette
- Tips and Tricks for Providing Customer Service over the Phone
Section Eight: Electronic Customer Service
- The Advantages and Disadvantages
- Netiquette
- Email Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Email
- Tips and Tricks
- Electronic Ping Pong
Section Nine: Rescuing Difficult Customers
- Defuse Anger
- Common Ground
- Know Your Limits
- Know Your Limits
- Emotions
Section Ten: Escalation
- Abusive Customers
- Sticks & Stones
- Physical Threats
Section Eleven: Impress Customers Every Time
- Ten Tips to Impress Your Customer
Section Twelve: It’s a Wrap
Course 10 - Prospecting and Lead Generation
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify prospects
- Implement both traditional and new marketing methods
- Use the pipeline effectively
- Educate customers
- Track activity and make adjustments as needed
Module Two: Prospecting
- Make It a Priority
- Identify Your Ideal Prospect
- Choose Prospecting Methods
- Make It a Habit
Module Three: Traditional Marketing Methods
- Cold Calling
- Direct Mail
- Trade Shows
- Networking
Module Four: New Marketing Methods
- Social Networking
- Search Engine Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Display Advertising
Module Five: Generating New Leads
- Become a Brand
- Webinars
- Blogs
- Engaging Video
Module Six: Avoid Common Lead Generation Mistakes
- Limiting Channels
- Failure to Provide Value
- Failure to Connect
- Failure to Try
Module Seven: Educate Prospects
- Content Creation
- Stand Out from the Competition
- Fill Customer Needs
- Always Deliver on Promises
Module Eight: The Pipeline
- Contact
- Meet
- Propose
- Close
Module Nine: Follow up Communication
- Know Your Leads
- Move Quickly
- Know How to Respond
- Set Future Meetings
Module Ten: Track Activity
- Use the Appropriate Tools
- Assess ROI
- Assess Your Advertising Sources
- Record Information about Leads
Module Eleven: Create Customers
- Develop Relationships
- Show Genuine Interest
- Be Professional
- Show Reliability and Integrity
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
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Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
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- Telephone Etiquette
- Business Etiquette
- Negotiation Skills
- Communication Strategies
- CRM: An Introduction to Customer Relationship Management
- Sales Fundamentals
- Handling a Difficult Customer
- Overcoming Sales Objections
- Customer Service
- Prospecting and Lead Generation
1. Telephone Etiquette: Learn How Important it is to Develop Better Telephone Communication Skills
The meaning of Telephone Etiquette can sometimes be difficult to describe. It can be a unique attribute or characteristic that facilitates great communication, inside and outside the office. It can be the special way that you show confidence in any challenging situation. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great course.
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By the end of this Telephone Etiquette Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Recognize the different aspects of telephone language
- Properly handle inbound/outbound calls
- Know how to handle angry or rude callers
- Learn to receive and send phone messages
- Know different methods of employee training
2. Business Etiquette: Look and Sound Your Best in Any Situation
Business etiquette is so much more than knowing which fork to use at lunch with a client. Etiquette is about presenting yourself with the kind of polish that shows you can be taken seriously. Etiquette is also about being comfortable around people (and making them comfortable around you!)
Good etiquette adds to your overall credibility. If you treat all people with respect, show courtesy in the office and dress well, those you work with will most likely think highly of you. On the other hand, poor etiquette can hurt your professional relationships. During this course we will look at many areas of business etiquette, including networking, meeting manners, dining decorum, international business etiquette and more.
At the end of this Business Etiquette Online Short Course, you should be able to:
- Identify what business etiquette is and why it’s important.
- Network with confidence.
- Present themselves professionally.
- Understand the importance of dress codes and what they mean.
- Understand how to use a business card effectively.
- Remember names easily.
- How to conduct themselves at a business lunch.
- Understand basic guidelines regarding, grammar standards in all written communication.
- Understand telephone etiquette.
- Understand the benefits of international etiquette.
3. Negotiation Skills: Understand The Phases Of Negotiation
Although people often think of boardrooms, suits, and million dollar deals when they hear the word negotiation, the truth is that we negotiate all the time.
This course will give you an understanding of the phases of negotiation, tools to use during a negotiation, and ways to build win-win solutions for all those involved.
The Negotiation Skills course will give you a sense of understanding your opponent and have the confidence to not settle for less than what you feel is fair. You will learn that an atmosphere of respect is essential, as uneven negations could lead to problems in the future.
By the end of this Negotiation Skills Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Understand the basic types of negotiations, the phases of negotiations, and the skills needed for successful negotiating
- Understand and apply basic negotiating concepts
- Lay the groundwork for negotiation
- Identify what information to share and what to keep to yourself
- Understand basic bargaining techniques
- Apply strategies for identifying mutual gain
- Understand how to reach consensus and set the terms of agreement
- Deal with personal attacks and other difficult issues
- Use the negotiating process to solve everyday problems
- Negotiate on behalf of someone else
4. Communication Strategies: Build Better, Stronger, and More Fulfilling Relationships
For the better part of every day, we are communicating to and with others. Whether it’s the speech you deliver in the boardroom, the level of attention you give your spouse when they are talking to you, or the look that you give to the cat, it all means something.
This course will help you understand the different methods of communication and how to make the most of each of them.
Course Topics:
- Paraverbal Communication
- Body Language
- The four stages in the Appreciative Inquiry model are known as the 4-D cycle
- Speaking Like a Star
- Positive Signals
By the end of this Communication Strategies Online Course, you will be able to:
- Understand what communication is
- Understand the different ways communication takes place
- Overcome communication blockages
- Make the most of non-verbal and paraverbal communication
- Understand and utilize the STAR method
- Listen actively and effectively
- Ask good questions
- Use appreciative inquiry as a communication tool
- Establish common ground with others
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What you will learn with our Customer Relationship Management Online Course
- CRM Overview
- What is Crisis Management?
- Training Leaders and Staff
- Conducting the Crisis Audit
- Performing a Risk Level Analysis
- Developing a Response Process
- Consulting with the Experts
- Incident Management Techniques
- Working Through the Issues
- Establishing an Emergency Operations Center
- Building Business Continuity and Recovery
- Walliallia
- Recovering and Moving On
6. Sales Fundamentals: Learn Key Skills to Achieve Sales Targets
Although the definition of a sale is simple enough, the process of turning someone into a buyer can be very complex. It requires you to convince someone with a potential interest that there is something for them in making their interest concrete – something that merits spending some of their hard-earned money.
The Sales Fundamentals course will give you a basic sales process, plus some basic sales tools, that you can use to seal the deal, no matter what the size of the sale. You will become more confident, handle objections, and learn how to be a great closer.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the language of sales
- Prepare for a sales opportunity
- Begin the discussion on the right foot
- Make an effective pitch
- Handle objections
- Seal the deal
- Follow up on sales
- Set sales goals
- Manage sales data
- Use a prospect board
7. Handling a Difficult Customer: Learn How to Deal with Difficult Customers and Situations
Handling difficult customers may seem like a thankless job. Fortunately, you can develop skills to adapt to the challenges difficult customers pose and extend these skills to handling difficult people and situations throughout your daily life. By improving the focus of your thoughts and feelings, how you manage stress and how well you listen to and empathize with others, you will be better able to meet the challenges other people pose in both your professional and personal life.
This course offers guidelines and examples on how to handle different types of challenging customers that you will face, along with specific approaches that can make those interactions not only less challenging, but more rewarding as well.
By the end of this Handling a Difficult Customer Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
8. Overcoming Sales Objections: Understand Objections and How To Handle Them
Experiencing a sales objection can be a disheartening event. Through this course your will learn how to eliminate the objection and push through to get that sale. Even the best quality services or items can be turned down, and learning how to overcome these denials will be of great benefit.
Overcoming Sales Objections is an essential part of the sales process, as it will open up a whole new set of opportunities. It will produce new sales and provide an ongoing relationship with new clients. Objections will always occur no matter the item being sold or presented.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand the factors that contribute to customer objections
- Define different objections
- Recognise different strategies to overcome objections
- Identify the real objection
- Find points of interest
- Learn how to deflate objections and close the sale
9. Customer Service: Techniques to Ensure 100% Customer Satisfaction
Each and every one of us serves customers, whether we realize it or not. Maybe you're on the front lines of a company, serving the people who buy your products. Perhaps you're an accountant, serving the employees by producing their paychecks and keeping the company running. Or maybe you're a company owner, serving your staff and your customers.
The Customer Service course will look at all types of customers and how we can serve them better and improve ourselves in the process. You will be provided a strong skillset including in-person and over the phone techniques, dealing with difficult customers, and generating return business.
By the end of this Customer Service Online Short Course, you will be able to:
- What Customer Service is
- How your attitude affects customers.
- How to identify and address the needs of your customers.
- How using excellent customer service can generate return business.
- How to build good will.
- How to provide customer service over the phone.
- How online tools can aid customer service.
- How to deal with difficult customers.
10. Prospecting and Lead Generation: Master Numerous Prospecting Methods
Prospecting and lead generation is the method of making links which may lead to a sale or other promising result. The leads may come from various sources or undertakings, for example, via the Internet, through personal referrals, through telephone calls either by telemarketers, through advertisements, events, and purchase of lists of potential clients. These and other events can become more easily managed with this great workshop.
With our Prospecting and Lead Generation course, you will begin to see how important it is to develop a core set of sales skills. By managing and looking at the way people interact and seeing things in a new light, you will improve on almost every aspect of their sales strategy.
Course Objectives:
- Identify prospects
- Implement both traditional and new marketing methods
- Use the pipeline effectively
- Educate customers
- Track activity and make adjustments as needed
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Ultimate Telephone Etiquette Bundle, 10 Courses includes the following courses, below is a summary of each course:
Course 1 - Telephone Etiquette
Module One : Getting Started
- Course Objectives
Module Two : Aspects of Phone Etiquette
- Phrasing
- Tone of Voice
- Speaking Clearly
- Listen to the Caller
Module Three : Using Proper Phone Language
- Please and Thank You
- Do Not Use Slang
- Avoid Using the Term “You”
- Emphasize What You Can Do, Not What You Can’t
Module Four : Eliminate Phone Distractions
- Avoid Eating or Drinking
- Minimize Multi-Tasking
- Remove Office Distractions
- Do Not Let Others Interrupt You
Module Five: Inbound Calls
- Avoid Long Greeting Messages
- Introduce Yourself
- Focus on Their Needs
- Be Patient
Module Six: Outbound Calls
- Be Prepared
- Identify Yourself and Your Company
- Give Them the Reason for the Call
- Keep Caller Information Private
Module Seven: Handling Rude or Angry Callers
- Stay Calm
- Listen to Their Needs
- Never Interrupt
- Identify What You Can Do for Them
Module Eight: Handling Interoffice Calls
- Transferring Calls
- Placing Callers on Hold
- Taking Messages
- End the Conversation
Module Nine: Handling Voicemail Messages
- Ensure the Voicemail Has a Proper Greeting
- Answer Important Messages Right Away
- Ensure Messages are Delivered to the Right Person
- When Leaving a Message for Others
Module Ten: Methods of Training Employees
- Group Training
- One-on-One Training
- Peer Training
- Job Shadowing
Module Eleven: Correcting Poor Telephone Etiquette
- Screening Calls
- Employee Evaluations
- Peer Monitoring
- Customer Surveys
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 2 - Business Etiquette
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: What is Business Etiquette
- Defining Etiquette
- Why Bother with Business Etiquette
Section Three: Networking
- The Cold Introduction
- First Impressions Matter
- The Business Card
- Sorry, what was your name again?
Section Four: What to Wear
- Is a Dress Code Optional?
- 10 tips for that perfect look
Section Five: Introductions Over, What Next?
- The bone crusher and the dead fish
- Conversation Etiquette
- Stages of Conversation
Section Six: The Business Lunch
- Which Fork First?
- Eating with Etiquette
Section Seven: Restaurant Etiquette
- Ordering Correctly
- Alcohol
- Paying the Bill and Tipping
Section Eight: Email Etiquette and Netiquette
- Understanding Netiquette
- Email Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Email
- Grammar
Section Nine: Telephone Etiquette
- 10 Tips for Telephone Etiquette
- Leaving Voicemail
- Mobile Manners
Section Ten: The Written Letter
- Saying Thank You with Style
- Letters the Basic Structure
- Writing the Letter
Section Eleven: International Etiquette
- Some Basic Rules
- Business Card Etiquette
- Personal Space
- Gifts
- Communication
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 3 - Negotiation Skills
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Understanding Negotiation
- Types of negotiations
- The three phases
- Skills for successful negotiation
Module Three - Getting Prepared
- Establishing your WATNA and BATNA
- Identifying your WAP
- Identifying your ZOPA
- Personal preparation
Module Four - Laying the Groundwork
- Setting the time and place
- Establishing common ground
- Creating a negotiation framework
- The negotiation process
Module Five - Phase One - Exchanging Information
- Getting off on the right foot
- What to share
- What to keep to yourself
Module Six - Phase Two - Bargaining
- What to expect
- Techniques to try
- How to break an impasse
Module Seven - About Mutual Gain
- Three ways to see your options
- About mutual gain
- Creating a mutual gain solution
- What do I want?
- What do they want?
- What do we want?
Module Eight - Phase Three - Closing
- Reaching consensus
- Building an agreement
- Setting the terms of the agreement
Module Nine - Dealing with Difficult Issues
- Being prepared for environmental tactics
- Dealing with personal attacks
- Controlling your emotions
- Deciding when it's time to walk away
Module Ten - Negotiating Outside the Boardroom
- Adapting the process for smaller negotiations
- Negotiating via telephone
- Negotiating via email
Module Eleven - Negotiating on Behalf of Someone Else
- Choosing the negotiating team
- Covering all the bases
- Dealing with tough questions
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 4 - Communication Strategies
Section One: Getting Started
Section Two: The Big Picture
- What is Communication?
- How Do We Communicate?
- Who’s Listening?
Section Three: Barriers to Communication
- It All Starts with Me
- Common Barriers to Communication
- Language Barriers
- Cultural Barriers
- Location Barriers
Section Four: Paraverbal Communication Skills
- The Power of Pitch
- The Power of Tone
- Vocal Speed Camera
Section Five: Non-Verbal Communication
- Your Body Speaks its own Language
Section Six: Speak Like a STAR
Using STAR
- Situation
- Task
- Action
- Response
Section Seven: Listening Skills
- Ten Ways to Listen Better Today
- Understanding Active Listening
- Sending Positive Signals to Others
Section Eight: Asking Good Questions
- Asking Open Questions
- Probing Questions
Section Nine: Appreciative Inquiry
- The Four Stages
- The Purpose of Appreciative Inquiry
Section Ten: The Art of Conversation Using SPEAC
- Suppose
- Prepare
- Enquire
- Ascertain
- Change
Section Eleven: Advanced Communication Skills
- Precipitating Factors
- Common Ground
Section Twelve: Wrapping up
Course 5 - CRM: An Introduction to Customer Relationship Management
Session 1: Course Overview
- Learning Objectives
- Pre-Assignment
- Burst Water Pipe
- Call Center
Session 2: What is Crisis Management?
- Defining Terms
- What Makes a Crisis?
- The Crisis Management Team
- Creating the Team
Session 3: Training Leaders and Staff
- Training Essentials
- Three Pronged Approach
- Conducting Training
Session 4: Conducting the Crisis Audit
- Why Audit?
- Documentation Audit
- 360 Degree Audit
- Online Audit
- Sample Audit Questions
- Other Audit Considerations
- Using a Risk Matrix
Session 5: Performing a Risk Level Analysis
- The Four Categories
- Case Study, Scenario One
- Case Study, Scenario Two
- Case Study, Scenario Three
Session 6: Developing a Response Process
- Pre-Assignment Review
- Crisis Response Process
- Step Two: Perform Basic Crisis Management Steps
- Step Three: Trigger the Crisis Response Process (If Appropriate)
- Remember: Stay Flexible!
Session 7: Consulting with the Experts
- Considering Your Resources
- Making Connections
Session 8: Incident Management Techniques
- Case Study
- Responding to Incidents
- Incident Related Documentation
- Other Documents
- Investigating Incidents
- Accident Investigation Kit
- Steps to Follow
Session 9: Working Through the Issues
- Model Overview
- The Problem Solving Model
- Keeping an Open Mind
- Solving Problems the Right Way
- Phase One
- Definition
- Analysis
- Analysis
- Phase Two
- Brainstorming
- Checkerboard
- Research and Report
- Phase Three
- Solution Planning Worksheet
- Three Types of Decisions
- Advice from an Expert
- Eight Ingredients for Good Decision Making
Session 10: Establishing an Emergency Operations Center
- EOC Considerations
- Making Connections
- Who is In Charge?
Session 11: Building Business Continuity and Recovery
- Creating Continuity
- Making Connections
- Essential Crisis Plan Elements
Session 12: Walliallia
- Background
- Exercise One: Gas Line Explosion at Water Plant
- Assignment
- Exercise Two: How are you Feeling?
- Assignment
- Exercise Three: The Last Question
- Assignment
Session 13: Recovering and Moving On
- Initial Adjustments
- Working Things Out
- A Personal Action Plan
- Starting Point
- Where I Want to Go
- How I Will Get There
Course 6 - Sales Fundamentals
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: Learn the Lingo
- Types of Sales
- More Common Sales Approaches
- Glossary of Common Terms
Section Three: Preparing to Make the Call
- Identifying the Right Person to Contact
- Research and Planning
- Creating Potential Solutions
Section Four: Make the Appointment
- First Impressions
- Making the Cold Call
- Using the Referral Opening
Section Five: Pitch your Product
- Features and Benefits
- Outlining Your Unique Selling Position
- What’s in it for me?
Section Six: Managing Objections
- Common Types of Objections
- Basic Strategies
- Advanced Strategies
Section Seven: Closing the Sale
- Understanding Buying Signals
- Closing Techniques
- Things to Remember
Section Eight: Following Up
- Thank You Notes
- Customer Service Issues
- Staying in Touch
Section Nine: Setting Goals
- The Importance of Sales Goals
- Setting SMART Goals
Section Ten: Managing Your Data (CRM)
- Choosing a System That Works for You
- Using Computerized Systems
- Using Manual Systems
Section Eleven: Using a Prospect Board
- The Layout of a Prospect Board
- How to use the prospect board
- A Day in the Life of Your Board
Section Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 7 - Handling a Difficult Customer
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Cultivate a positive attitude
- Manage internal and external stress
- Develop abilities to listen actively and empathize
- Build a rapport with customers in person and over the phone
- Understand the diverse challenges posed by customers
- Develop strategies to adapt to challenging circumstances
Module Two: The Right Attitude Starts with You
- Be Grateful
- Make Gratitude a Habit
- Keep Your Body Healthy
- Invoke Inner Peace
Module Three: Stress Management (Internal Stressors)
- Irritability
- Unhappiness With Your Job
- Feeling Underappreciated
- Not Well Rested
Module Four: Stress Management (External Stressors)
- Manage Your Work Space
- Loud Work Environment
- Co-Worker Relations
- Demanding Supervisor
Module Five: Transactional Analysis
- What is Transactional Analysis
- Parent
- Child
- Adult
Module Six: Why are Some Customers Difficult
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want to Vent
- Want Someone to be Held Accountable
- They Have Truly Had a Bad Experience and Want Resolution
- They are Generally Unhappy
Module Seven: Dealing with the Customer Over the Phone
- Listen to the Customer’s Complaint
- Build Rapport
- Do Not Respond with Negative Words or Emotion
- Offer a Verbal Solution to Your Customer
Module Eight: Dealing with the Customer In Person
- Listen to the Customer’s Concerns
- Build Rapport
- Respond with Positive Words and Body Language
- Aside from Words
Module Nine: Sensitivity in Dealing with Customers
- Customers who are Angry
- Customers who are Rude
- Customers with Different Cultural Values
- Customers who Cannot be Satisfied
Module Ten: Scenarios of Dealing with a Difficult Customer
- Angry Customer
- Rude Customer
- A Customer from Another Culture
- An Impossible to Please Customer
Module Eleven: Following up With a Customer Once You Have Addressed Their Issue
- Call the Customer
- Send the Customer an Email
- Mail the Customer a Small Token
- Snail-Mail a Handwritten or Typed Letter
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Course 8 - Overcoming Sales Objections
Module One - Getting Started
Module Two - Three Main Factors
- Skepticism
- Misunderstanding
- Stalling
Module Three - Seeing Objections as Opportunities
- Translating the objection to a question
- Translating the objection to a reason to buy
Module Four - Getting to the Bottom
- Asking appropriate questions
- Common objections
- Basic strategies
Module Five - Finding a Point of Agreement
- Outlining features and benefits
- Identifying your unique selling position
- Agreeing with the objection to make the sale
Module Six - Have the Client Answer Their Own Objection
- Understand the problem
- Render it inobjectionable
Module Seven - Deflating Objections
- Bring up common objections first
- The inner workings of objections
Module Eight - Unvoiced Objections
- How to dig up the "Real Reason"
- Bringing their objections to light
Module Nine - The Five Steps
- Expect them
- Welcome them
- Affirm them
- Complete answers
- Compensating benefits
Module Ten - Do's and Don'ts
- Do's
- Don'ts
Module Eleven - Sealing the Deal
- Understanding when it's time to close
- Powerful closing techniques
- The power of reassurance
- Things to remember
Module Twelve - Wrapping Up
Course 9 - Customer Service
Section One: Getting Started
- Objectives
Section Two: Who & What We Do
- Customers
- Internal Customers
- External Customers
- Customer Service?
Section Three: Attitude is a little thing
- Appearance
- Smile It’s Infectious
- Stay Awake
- Being Positive
Section Four: Customer Needs
- See things from a client's perspective
- Thinking Outside the Box
- Meeting Their Needs
- Going the Extra Mile
Section Five: Get Them to Come Back
- Following Up
- Dealing with Complaints
- Turn it Back in your Direction
Section Six: Face to Face Customer Service
- All from the comfort of your desk
- Using Body Language
Section Seven: Telephone Customer Service
- The Advantages and Disadvantages
- Telephone Etiquette
- Tips and Tricks for Providing Customer Service over the Phone
Section Eight: Electronic Customer Service
- The Advantages and Disadvantages
- Netiquette
- Email Etiquette: The Do’s and Don’ts of Email
- Tips and Tricks
- Electronic Ping Pong
Section Nine: Rescuing Difficult Customers
- Defuse Anger
- Common Ground
- Know Your Limits
- Know Your Limits
- Emotions
Section Ten: Escalation
- Abusive Customers
- Sticks & Stones
- Physical Threats
Section Eleven: Impress Customers Every Time
- Ten Tips to Impress Your Customer
Section Twelve: It’s a Wrap
Course 10 - Prospecting and Lead Generation
Module One: Getting Started
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Identify prospects
- Implement both traditional and new marketing methods
- Use the pipeline effectively
- Educate customers
- Track activity and make adjustments as needed
Module Two: Prospecting
- Make It a Priority
- Identify Your Ideal Prospect
- Choose Prospecting Methods
- Make It a Habit
Module Three: Traditional Marketing Methods
- Cold Calling
- Direct Mail
- Trade Shows
- Networking
Module Four: New Marketing Methods
- Social Networking
- Search Engine Marketing
- Email Marketing
- Display Advertising
Module Five: Generating New Leads
- Become a Brand
- Webinars
- Blogs
- Engaging Video
Module Six: Avoid Common Lead Generation Mistakes
- Limiting Channels
- Failure to Provide Value
- Failure to Connect
- Failure to Try
Module Seven: Educate Prospects
- Content Creation
- Stand Out from the Competition
- Fill Customer Needs
- Always Deliver on Promises
Module Eight: The Pipeline
- Contact
- Meet
- Propose
- Close
Module Nine: Follow up Communication
- Know Your Leads
- Move Quickly
- Know How to Respond
- Set Future Meetings
Module Ten: Track Activity
- Use the Appropriate Tools
- Assess ROI
- Assess Your Advertising Sources
- Record Information about Leads
Module Eleven: Create Customers
- Develop Relationships
- Show Genuine Interest
- Be Professional
- Show Reliability and Integrity
Module Twelve: Wrapping Up
Requirements
Entry requirements
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Computer requirements
Students will need access to a computer and the internet.
Minimum specifications for the computer are:
Windows:
Microsoft Windows XP, or laterModern and up to date Browser (Internet Explorer 8 or later, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
MAC/iOS
OSX/iOS 6 or laterModern and up to date Browser (Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
All systems
Internet bandwidth of 1Mb or fasterFlash player or a browser with HTML5 video capabilities(Currently Internet Explorer 9, Firefox, Chrome, Safari)
Students will also need access the following applications:
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Requirements
Entry requirements:
Students must have basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Minimum education:
Open entry. Previous schooling and academic achievements are not required for entry into this course.
Device requirements:
Students will need access to a computer/any device and the internet.
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By studying an online course, the usual boundaries caused by location and time constraints are eliminated, meaning you are free to study where and when you want at your own pace.
Of course, you will need to be able to self-manage your time and be organized, but with our help, you’ll soon find yourself settling into a comfortable rhythm of study.
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You
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The majority of our courses have unlimited lifetime access, meaning you can access this course whenever you want.
Please also check the course summary, as a small selection of courses have limited access.
13. How long will my course take?
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