When we think of customers, our natural instinct is to think of retail customers in a shop, or restaurant. However as Facilities Managers, we have customers too. In order to provide the correct services for them, we need to know who they are, what they are trying to achieve and what kind of services they will need in order to go about their activities effectively, comfortably and enjoyably.

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About this course

In this course, we will consider what is meant by our customer base and explore the demographics of that customer base. We will also consider how understanding the demographic mix can help us to identify the services we need to provide.

By the end of this course. You will have a clear understanding of what is meant by the term demographic, and how understanding the demographics associated with your customers can assist you in providing the most appropriate services to support the core business.

Your Tutor

Sue Morris

Training Director – Xenon Group

Who it’s for

Junior to mid-level Facilities Managers

How it’s delivered

This course comprises a blend of content, including video, animations and interactive knowledge check quizzes.

A certificate is available on completion.

Key learning points

By the end of this course,
you should be able to:

Understand what is meant by your customer base

Understand what is meant by the term ‘demographic’

Recognise how demographics may be used to define the customer base

Understand how demographics might affect the facilities services we provide

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Get your certificate!

Complete this course to get access to a personalised, downloadable CPD certificate

  • Share it on your LinkedIn profile

  • Take it to your next performance review

  • Show it to potential future employers

  • Use it as evidence of CPD for your IWFM Membership

  • Hang it on your wall as proof of your brilliance

  • Add it to your online dating profile (Ok, perhaps a step too far!)

What you’ll cover…

Want a bit more info? Here’s what you’ll cover in this course.

  • What do we mean by a Customer Base?

  • Defining Demographics

  • The Range of Demographics we Could Consider

  • Conclusion

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