Customer Service & Retail • Level 1
Level 1 Award in Customer Service (RQF)
Learn essential customer service principles through one mandatory unit. An introductory 6-credit qualification.
£75.00
ONLINE CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RETAIL
Customer Service & Retail Courses Online
Build customer service, retail and sales skills with HHF customer service training. Explore nine courses at Levels 1, 2 and 3. Our online customer service courses include tutor guidance and workplace assessment where required.
EXPLORE CUSTOMER SERVICE RETAIL AND SALES
Customer Service Training and Retail Qualifications
Choose customer service training or a retail course to suit your experience, role and goals. Knowledge courses teach key principles. Practical courses need suitable workplace access and evidence.
Customer Service & Retail • Level 1
Level 1 Certificate in Customer Service (RQF)
Develop communication, teamwork and customer problem-solving skills through eight selected units totalling 23 credits.
£95.00
Customer Service & Retail • Level 2
Level 2 Certificate in Customer Service (RQF)
Build knowledge of effective customer service through two mandatory units totalling 13 credits.
£165.00
Customer Service & Retail • Level 2
Level 2 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF)
Demonstrate customer service competence through a selected twelve-unit, 45-credit workplace pathway.
£350.00
Customer Service & Retail • Level 3
Level 3 Diploma in Customer Service (RQF)
Develop advanced customer service practice through twelve selected units totalling 55 credits, with workplace evidence.
£395.00
Customer Service & Retail • Level 2
Level 2 Certificate in Retail Skills (RQF)
Demonstrate retail teamwork, customer care, payments and product choice through five selected units totalling 25 credits.
£275.00
Customer Service & Retail • Level 3
Level 3 Certificate in Principles of Sales (RQF)
Understand the sales environment, legal responsibilities and sales processes through a six-unit, 16-credit knowledge pathway.
£325.00
CUSTOMER SERVICE & RETAIL • LEVEL 2
Level 2 Certificate in Retail Knowledge (RQF)
Build retail knowledge through six units covering customer service, selling, teamwork, safety, consumer law and payments. 14 credits.
£195.00
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CUSTOMER SERVICE & RETAIL • LEVEL 2
Level 2 Award in Understanding Customer Service in the Retail Sector (RQF)
Understand customer needs, service standards, loyalty and complaints through one focused retail unit. 3 credits.
£125.00
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WHICH QUALIFICATION IS RIGHT FOR YOU
Choose the Right Customer Service, Retail or Sales Qualification
Your customer service training route depends on your experience, duties and access to workplace evidence. Compare the customer service, retail and sales options before enrolling.
Customer Service Levels 1–3
Start with an Award, study more topics through a Certificate, or build workplace skills through a Diploma. Choose the route that suits your learning needs.
Retail Skills Level 2
Build retail teamwork, positive customer care, payment and product-advice skills. You need suitable workplace access.
Principles of Sales Level 3
Learn about sales processes, targets and legal and ethical duties. Explore the sales environment and how to assess customer creditworthiness.
Customer Service & Retail Courses: Entry Requirements and Practical Evidence
Entry rules vary by course. Check the course page before you enrol.
Knowledge courses use written tasks to check what you understand. Practical courses also need evidence from real work. You must have access to a suitable customer service or retail role.
Check the individual course page for its entry requirements, units and assessment arrangements.
Have suitable workplace access for Customer Service Diplomas, Retail Skills and practical Customer Service Certificate units.
Use authentic evidence from your role where units assess occupational competence.
Obtain workplace permission and protect confidential customer, employer and colleague information.
Participate in observation, questioning and portfolio assessment where required by your selected units.
Confirm that your responsibilities provide access to the required evidence before enrolling on a practical route.
👉 Practical Customer Service and Retail Evidence
Written assignments alone cannot meet practical unit requirements. Your assessor will agree an evidence plan. It may include observing customer interactions, teamwork, payments, product advice, complaints and service improvements.
WHO ARE THESE COURSES FOR
Customer Service and Retail Courses for Your Role
Customer service training suits people starting in service roles or building retail and sales skills. Learn to develop customer relations and handle more complex support duties.
- People starting in customer service
- Customer support and contact centre staff
- Retail assistants and shop-floor colleagues
- Reception and front-of-house staff
- Sales support and sales advisers
- Experienced customer service practitioners
- Staff handling customer enquiries and complaints
- Employees developing workplace service skills
- Employers supporting team development
WHAT WILL YOU DEVELOP?
Build Effective Customer Service, Retail and Sales Skills
HOW STUDY AND ASSESSMENT WORK
How Do Online Customer Service & Retail Courses Work
Study the knowledge parts of your customer service training online. Use the learning materials and complete written tasks.
For practical units, collect evidence from real work. Your assessor will explain which skills they need to observe and what other evidence to provide.
Online Learning
Access learning materials and course resources through the learning platform.
Written Assignments
Demonstrate your understanding through structured tasks linked to the selected unit criteria.
Portfolio Evidence
Collect authentic customer service, retail or sales work products where practical units require them.
Observation
Complete observation of relevant workplace practice where your selected qualification requires it.
Assessor Feedback
Receive assessment decisions and developmental feedback as you progress through your qualification.
Quality Assurance
Completed assessment decisions are internally quality assured and may be externally quality assured before certification.
CAREER PROGRESSION
Career Progression with Customer Service & Retail Courses
Customer service training can help you develop in customer support, retail and sales roles. Jobs and promotions also depend on your experience, performance and employer requirements.
Customer Service Assistant
Customer Support Adviser
Contact Centre Adviser
Retail Assistant
Sales Adviser
Customer Service Team Leader
Retail Team Supervisor
Sales Support Coordinator
YOUR QUALIFICATION PATHWAY
Develop Your Customer Service, Retail and Sales Pathway
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INTRODUCTORY PRINCIPLES
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CUSTOMER SERVICE SKILLS
3
WORKPLACE COMPETENCE
4
FURTHER STUDY AND DEVELOPMENT
CUSTOMER SERVICE AND RETAIL INFORMATION
Understanding Customer Service, Retail and Sales Qualifications
Focus Awards awards our five general Customer Service qualifications. iCQ awards Retail Skills, Retail Knowledge, Principles of Sales and the Level 2 Award in Understanding Customer Service in the Retail Sector.
Awards and Certificates cover different amounts of study. The Customer Service Diplomas include practical workplace skills. Each course page lists its qualification number, units, credits and assessment needs. Check these before enrolling and use the official Ofqual Register to verify the qualification.
Want to know more
Frequently Asked Questions
Focus Awards awards our five general Customer Service qualifications. iCQ awards Retail Skills, Retail Knowledge, Principles of Sales and the Level 2 Award in Understanding Customer Service in the Retail Sector. Each product page shows its qualification number.
HHF provides online learning resources and tutor guidance. Where units assess occupational competence, you also need to provide practical evidence from a suitable workplace. Online learning does not remove workplace assessment requirements.
The Customer Service Diplomas and Retail Skills Certificate require suitable workplace access. The Level 1 Customer Service Certificate also includes practical units. The Level 1 Award, Level 2 Customer Service Certificate and Principles of Sales Certificate focus on knowledge and understanding. Check the individual course page and confirm arrangements with HHF.
Each product page lists the mandatory and selected optional units, their references, credits and guided learning hours. Your assessor will confirm the unit selection and evidence plan at induction.
Consider your current experience, responsibilities and learning goals. Level 1 introduces essential principles and skills. Level 2 develops effective service delivery and occupational skills. Level 3 supports more complex service responsibilities or advanced sales knowledge.
Learning hours are shown on each product page. They are not a fixed calendar completion period. Agree your timetable and course access period with HHF, taking account of study time and any workplace evidence needed.
The current prices are displayed on the course cards and product fee panels. Contact HHF to discuss instalments, employer-funded enrolment and what is included before paying.
Assessment uses a portfolio of evidence against the unit criteria. Knowledge tasks may include written work and questioning. Competence units also require appropriate practical evidence, such as observation and work products. Your assessor explains the agreed evidence plan.