Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Customer Experience - Service Design    

Course ID:   260504 0101 105ESH

Course Dates :          04/05/2026             Course Duration :   5   Studying Day/s   Course Location: London,   United Kingdom

Language:  Bilingual

Course Category:  Professional and CPD Training Programs

Course Subcategories:

Business Decision Making Commercial & Contract Management Performance Management Professional Practice & Standards Strategic Management

Course Certified By:  ESHub CPD & LondonUni - Executive Management Training

* Professional Training and CPD Programs
Leading to:
Executive Diploma Certificate
Leading to:
Executive Mini Masters Certificate
Leading to
Executive Masters Certificate

Certification Will Be Issued:  From London, United Kingdom


Course Fees: 

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Introduction

Service design is a structured approach to creating services that are efficient, customer-centred, and aligned with organisational objectives. By understanding customer needs, mapping service journeys, and improving internal processes, organisations can deliver consistent experiences that increase satisfaction, loyalty, and operational performance.
This five-day course provides practical tools and techniques for designing, evaluating, and improving services across the customer lifecycle. Participants will learn how to map customer journeys, identify service gaps, develop customer-centred solutions, and collaborate across departments to create services that deliver measurable business value.

Objectives

Apply service design principles to develop customer-centred services that improve satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Map customer journeys and service processes to identify pain points, opportunities, and service improvement priorities.
Use customer research and feedback to define service requirements and support evidence-based design decisions.
Develop and test service improvements through prototyping, validation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Create an implementation roadmap with measurable service performance indicators and continuous improvement actions.

Who Should Attend

Customer Experience Managers.
Service Design and Service Improvement Specialists.
Product Managers responsible for customer-facing services.
Operations and Customer Service Managers.
Business Analysts and Process Improvement Professionals.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Course Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Week 1

Day 1 – Foundations of Service Design

1. Principles of Service Design
- Customer-centred design principles
- Service design thinking
- Business value of service design

2. Understanding Customer Needs
- Customer research techniques
- Identifying customer expectations
- Developing customer personas

3. Service Journey Mapping
- Mapping customer interactions
- Identifying service touchpoints
- Recognising pain points and opportunities

Day 2 – Designing Better Services

1. Service Blueprinting
- Frontstage and backstage activities
- Support processes
- Service dependencies

2. Customer Journey Analysis
- Analysing customer behaviour
- Identifying service gaps
- Prioritising improvement opportunities

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Working across departments
- Defining service ownership
- Aligning business objectives

Day 3 – Developing Service Solutions

1. Service Innovation
- Generating improvement ideas
- Evaluating design alternatives
- Selecting practical solutions

2. Prototyping Services
- Designing service prototypes
- Testing customer interactions
- Refining service concepts

3. Customer Validation
- Gathering customer feedback
- Conducting usability reviews
- Improving service designs

Day 4 – Implementing Service Improvements

1. Service Implementation Planning
- Developing implementation roadmaps
- Assigning responsibilities
- Managing change activities

2. Measuring Service Performance
- Defining service KPIs
- Monitoring customer satisfaction
- Tracking operational performance

3. Continuous Service Improvement
- Reviewing service outcomes
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Sustaining service quality

Day 5 – Practical Service Design Workshop

1. Service Design Project
- Mapping an existing service
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Designing an improved customer experience

2. Service Improvement Presentation
- Presenting proposed solutions
- Receiving stakeholder feedback
- Refining implementation plans

3. Implementation Planning
- Developing a 90-day action plan
- Defining success measures
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning

Executive Master in Strategic Finance and Business Leadership

Course Information

Introduction

Service design is a structured approach to creating services that are efficient, customer-centred, and aligned with organisational objectives. By understanding customer needs, mapping service journeys, and improving internal processes, organisations can deliver consistent experiences that increase satisfaction, loyalty, and operational performance.
This five-day course provides practical tools and techniques for designing, evaluating, and improving services across the customer lifecycle. Participants will learn how to map customer journeys, identify service gaps, develop customer-centred solutions, and collaborate across departments to create services that deliver measurable business value.

Objectives

Apply service design principles to develop customer-centred services that improve satisfaction and operational efficiency.
Map customer journeys and service processes to identify pain points, opportunities, and service improvement priorities.
Use customer research and feedback to define service requirements and support evidence-based design decisions.
Develop and test service improvements through prototyping, validation, and cross-functional collaboration.
Create an implementation roadmap with measurable service performance indicators and continuous improvement actions.

Who Should Attend?

Customer Experience Managers.
Service Design and Service Improvement Specialists.
Product Managers responsible for customer-facing services.
Operations and Customer Service Managers.
Business Analysts and Process Improvement Professionals.

Training Method

• Pre-assessment
• Live group instruction
• Use of real-world examples, case studies and exercises
• Interactive participation and discussion
• Power point presentation, LCD and flip chart
• Group activities and tests
• Post-assessment
If Applicable:
• Each participant receives a 7” Tablet containing a copy of the presentation, slides and handouts

Program Support

This program is supported by:
* Interactive discussions
* Role-play
* Case studies and highlight the techniques available to the participants.

Daily Agenda

Daily Schedule (Monday to Friday)
- 09:00 AM – 10:30 AM Technical Session 1
- 10:30 AM – 12:00 PM Technical Session 2
- 12:00 PM – 01:00 PM Technical Session 3
- 01:00 PM – 02:00 PM Lunch Break (If Applicable)
- Participants are expected to engage in guided self-study, reading, or personal reflection on the day’s content. This contributes toward the CPD accreditation and deepens conceptual understanding.
- 02:00 PM – 04:00 PM Self-Study & Reflection

Please Note:
- All training sessions are conducted from Monday to Friday, following the standard working week observed in the United Kingdom and European Union. Saturday and Sunday are official weekends and are not counted as part of the course duration.
- Coffee and refreshments are available on a floating basis throughout the morning. Participants may help themselves at their convenience to ensure an uninterrupted learning experience Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.
- Lunch Provided if applicable and subject to course delivery arrangements.

Course Outlines

Week 1
Day 1 – Foundations of Service Design

1. Principles of Service Design
- Customer-centred design principles
- Service design thinking
- Business value of service design

2. Understanding Customer Needs
- Customer research techniques
- Identifying customer expectations
- Developing customer personas

3. Service Journey Mapping
- Mapping customer interactions
- Identifying service touchpoints
- Recognising pain points and opportunities

Day 2 – Designing Better Services

1. Service Blueprinting
- Frontstage and backstage activities
- Support processes
- Service dependencies

2. Customer Journey Analysis
- Analysing customer behaviour
- Identifying service gaps
- Prioritising improvement opportunities

3. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Working across departments
- Defining service ownership
- Aligning business objectives

Day 3 – Developing Service Solutions

1. Service Innovation
- Generating improvement ideas
- Evaluating design alternatives
- Selecting practical solutions

2. Prototyping Services
- Designing service prototypes
- Testing customer interactions
- Refining service concepts

3. Customer Validation
- Gathering customer feedback
- Conducting usability reviews
- Improving service designs

Day 4 – Implementing Service Improvements

1. Service Implementation Planning
- Developing implementation roadmaps
- Assigning responsibilities
- Managing change activities

2. Measuring Service Performance
- Defining service KPIs
- Monitoring customer satisfaction
- Tracking operational performance

3. Continuous Service Improvement
- Reviewing service outcomes
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Sustaining service quality

Day 5 – Practical Service Design Workshop

1. Service Design Project
- Mapping an existing service
- Identifying improvement opportunities
- Designing an improved customer experience

2. Service Improvement Presentation
- Presenting proposed solutions
- Receiving stakeholder feedback
- Refining implementation plans

3. Implementation Planning
- Developing a 90-day action plan
- Defining success measures
- Course review, feedback and implementation planning