RECEPTIONIST AND FRONTLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME

RECEPTIONIST AND FRONTLINE TRAINING PROGRAMME
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COURSE OVERVIEW

» Based on SAQA's Unit Standard ID 15234 NQF Level 5, 4 Credits

First impressions last, and staff who work in any reception area are vital members of the corporate team. Their level of performance is invaluable to the overall success of an organisation. Covering all aspects of the role, from answering the telephone to dealing with visitors, this Receptionist Skills training course is suitable for anyone who works in a "front office" situation. A small investment in our one-day workshop “Receptionist and Frontline Training Programme” will deliver huge dividends in the form of a telephonist/receptionist that will do you proud in every dealing with your visitors, in person or by phone.


OBJECTIVES

• Understand the importance, and use of, the telephone in delivering exceptional customer service
• Understanding the role of the receptionist in the workplace
• Implementing professional behaviour in the workplace according to dress code, voice projection, self image and posture
• Developing communication skills in writing, verbal and telephone
• Developing better customer service in the receptionist environment
• Maintain a clean and safe environment
• Processing and receiving calls
• Know how to deal with challenging callers & visitors
• Gain key skills in appropriate assertiveness
• Become more efficient & effective when dealing with clients and the public
• Manage your voice, deportment and demeanour for maximum advantage
• Convey a professional image to the public, your co-workers and your manager


DURATION, DATE AND VENUE

The course will take place over 1 day - 09:00 to 16:30 as follows:


DATEVENUEREGION
16 August 2010Garden Court, Kempton ParkGauteng
25 August 2010Courtyard Hotel, MowbrayCape Town
14 September 2010The Croft Conference Centre, MidrandGauteng
2 November 2010Garden Court, Kempton ParkGauteng
23 November 2010Courtyard Hotel, MowbrayCape Town

 
LEARNING CONTENT

  1. Communication Skills and How to Use Them
  2. Examining the importance of body language and telephone behaviour.
  3. The Importance of First Impressions
  4. Projecting a professional image.
  5. Preparation and organisation.
  6. Using your voice.
  7. How to remain calm and composed under pressure.
  8. Customer Relations
  9. What influences customer choice.
  10. Understanding customer needs and attitudes.
  11. Dealing with awkward customers on the telephone and face-to-face.
  12. Telephone Techniques
  13. Dealing with incoming calls.
  14. How to sound confident, interested and helpful.
  15. Outgoing calls.
  16. How to deal with telephone calls and visitors simultaneously.
  17. Complaint Handling
  18. Establishing source of complaint.
  19. Remaining polite and helpful.
  20. Turning negatives into positives.
  21. Developing a Personal Commitment to Quality Service
  22. Helping customers to make the right choice.
  23. Discretion and tactfulness.


PRICE/COST OPTIONS

R1 290, 00 per delegate - Includes comprehensive training material, supplementary readers, certificate of completion, refreshments, lunch & snacks and parking vouchers.

ENROLMENT FOR THIS PROGRAMME

To enrol for this course, kindly contact our office at (012) 376 1043.
 

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The Institute of Secretarial studies specialise in providing a high standard of Secretarial skills tuition delivered by qualified and experienced tutors.


It is a national presentation skills company and distance-learning institution that excels at defining and developing the core elements of effective business organisation.  We are committed to supporting the South African government's Black Economic Empowerment program and believe South Africa is poised for significant growth in the future. We are delighted to have the calibre of Samaria Mkhabela join us in leading our BEE initiative and in doing so, we trust that we will be able to develop and train the most experienced and talented office support staff in South Africa.

Our staff are committed to providing a warm, open and comfortable learning environment and our programmes are designed to give our clients practical information including strategies, tactics, tips and techniques that can be applied immediately to improve their specific situations.

Courses are designed to meet individual needs and to facilitate entry into a wide range of careers in the secretarial and office support industry.

Workshop class sizes are small, with emphasis on individual tutor attention, conducted in a relaxed, friendly environment, should your specific course require for you to attend a class. Self-study distance learning programmes (SLDP's) are user-friendly, easy to understand and there is a network of support consultants to assist with any questions that you may have whilst studying.

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