Difficult Situations bundle
course

Difficult Situations bundle

Dealing with unhappy or demanding customers tests one's patience and professionalism.

Chart Learning Solutions
Updated Jun 30, 2025

What you'll learn

  • How to handle upset/irate customers
  • Apply a four-step model for calming upset customers
  • Apply strategies for working with each type of difficult customer
  • Apply three techniques for delivering bad news
Course Description

Difficult customer situations can arise unexpectedly, leaving employees flustered and the customer dissatisfied. This training equips learners to handle upset or irate customers calmly and professionally. Participants will learn a four-step model for defusing tense encounters and calming agitated individuals. They'll explore strategies for working with various types of difficult customers, from the explosive to the obsessive. Additionally, the training covers techniques for delivering bad news diplomatically while maintaining rapport and trust. With these skills, representatives can transform problematic interactions into opportunities for outstanding service.