Beginning July 1, 2023, all registration fees for ElectriCities conferences and trainings are due at the time of registration.

Customer Service 102: Preparing for Success


Nash Community College, Rocky Mount, NC  
Thursday, March 24, 2022 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM   Add to Calendar Eastern Standard Time

CANCELLED

Registration deadline March 10, 2022

COURSE DESCRIPTION

This course will provide customer service representatives (CSRs) with best practices focus on…

  • Presenting human and technical skills needed to manage customer interactions.
  • Engaging in a collaborative customer interaction using the CARP (Control, Acknowledge, Refocus, and Problem Solve) method (includes a role play).
  • Exploring technical aspects of the utility business to help CSRs explain them to customers.

COURSE OUTLINE

The Technical Side of Customer Service

  • Understanding the Utility Business
    • Generation, Transmission, and Distribution
    • The Electric Bill:
      • Seven Components
      • Calculate Residential and Commercial Bill
      • Meter Multipliers
  • Electric Rate Classes, Load Factor and Meter Multipliers
  • Outage Management Systems: Role of Customer Service
  • Solar Energy: The Basics

The Human Side of Customer Service

  • Diffusing Angry Customers: The CARP System
  • Social Media: Respecting Your Job and Employer
  • Be a City Ambassador

RECOMMENDED CREDITS

     CPE: 3     PDU: 3    PDH: 3     CEU: .5

CEUs Continuing Education Units may be recognized by your professional board. Contact your professional board to find out what’s required. Call our office for required documentation.

CLASS TIMES 8:30 a.m.– 12:00 p.m.

PRICE

  • Members: $159
  • Associate Members: $189
  • Non-Members: $229

Price includes participant guide

PREREQUISITES: None

CANCELLATION POLICY: If a course is cancelled by ElectriCities, all registrants will be notified with a full registration fee refund. Participant Cancellation and No Shows: A non-refundable registration fee will be charged for cancellations after the deadline of March 10, 2022.

INSTRUCTOR: Phil Bisesi


Nash Community College  

522 N. Carriage Road
Continuing Education Building, Room 8265
Rocky Mount, NC 27804

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