Customer Service & Communication Skills

Course code AUTO 1030

Credit 2.5

Length 55.0 hours

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This customer service course develops essential professional skills for client-facing roles. Students learn active listening, strategic questioning, conflict resolution, and problem-solving techniques. Participants master communicating complex technical concepts to diverse audiences while managing multiple priorities effectively. Emphasis on maintaining professional standards ensures graduates deliver exceptional service experiences across various industries.

Prerequisites

Course type

This course is offered as part of a VCC program and cannot be taken individually.
International students: Eligibility is determined at the program level. Visit the program page for international student requirements and application information.

  • Active Listening Techniques
  • Strategic Customer Questioning Skills
  • Conflict Resolution Best Practices
  • Technical Communication Made Simple
  • Service Request Priority Management
  • Professional Standards and Etiquette

PLAR is assessed through a challenge exam, interview, or worksite assessment.

Course schedules

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CRN# Duration Delivery Location
42525 March 1, 2027
to March 19, 2027
Lecture VCC Broadway Building A See full schedule

Online courses listed without scheduled meeting times can be completed on your own schedule. All self-paced courses have on-campus tests. Off-site certified invigilation centres may be used at the student's expense.

How to take this course

This course is offered as part of a VCC program only.

Contact us

If you have any questions, please email at [email protected].

† This information is intended as a guideline only. Program and course details are subject to change with the approval of VCC's Board of Governors.

Indigenous Territory Acknowledgment

VCC is located on the traditional territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) peoples who have been stewards of these lands since time immemorial.