A complaint is more than a nuisance. It is a free tip from your customer. Those who handle complaints well win back trust and improve the product or service at the same time.

Lees de volledige beschrijving van de cursus Klachtenmanagement: de waarde van klachten

All dates in Utrecht

  • Thu 1 & Fri 2 October 2026 10:00 – 17:00 · Utrecht, Wonders of Work Enrol
  • Tue 27 & Wed 28 October 2026 10:00 – 17:00 · Utrecht, Wonders of Work Enrol
  • do 3 & vr 4 december 2026 10:00 – 17:00 · Utrecht, Wonders of Work Enrol

None of the dates suitable? In-company takes place on a day of your choosing, and the course also runs in other cities.

Where in Utrecht

Utrecht, Wonders of Work

Hoog Catharijne Boven Vredenburgpassage Connect Offices R1, 6th floor
3511 GC Utrecht

Plan your route

1 minute's walk from Utrecht Centraal.

You can park in P3, underneath Hoog Catharijne. Navigate to Stationsstraat 152. Please note! Parking costs are at your own expense.

Who you'll be taught by in Utrecht

  • Mieke Tummers Mieke Trainer in conversation techniques and train-the-trainer Rating 8,8 from 385 evaluations
  • Rob Tummers Rob Trainer in communication and leadership Score 8,6 from 346 evaluations
  • Christy Römer Christy trainer in communication and leadership Rating 9,2 from 256 evaluations
  • Marjorie Niggebrugge Marjorie Personal development trainer Rating 8,9 from 125 evaluations

What participants thought

  • “I found it a very pleasant course; for me it was partly a refresher, but I did notice that some knowledge and skills had faded. The course was engaging throughout. Definitely recommended.”

    K. Bouterse, Mogelijk Vastgoedfinancieringen - Complaints Management: the Value of Complaints
    Rating 10.0
  • “The course was instructive (partly thanks to the trainer); I learned more than I had expected. There is more background to handling complaints than ‘just’ speaking to someone in a friendly manner.”

    S. Rietveld - Ename Uitvaartzorg - Complaints management: the value of complaints
    Rating 9.8
  • “The information given during the course is not only instructive but also certainly applicable in practice – real tools you can genuinely use. The substantive information given during the course was delivered well, not too long at a stretch but also not too short or too fast. The way the information was conveyed was clear and sufficient. This course gives anyone who deals with customer or complaint contact extremely good tips & tricks.”

    S. Bodha - Odidio - Complaints Management: the value of complaints
    Rating 9.4
  • "An excellent course for discovering where your own sticking points lie. You are given 'tools' that you can use in practice. Of course, the success of this course will depend on what you are able to do yourself and will actually put to use."

    P. Kemp, Terberg Leasing - Complaints management: the value of complaints
    Rating 8.6

Frequently asked questions

What will you learn in the Complaints Management course?

You learn how to handle customer complaints professionally and turn them into an opportunity. We cover listening and questioning techniques, dealing with different types of complainants, responding to unjustified complaints and devising win-win solutions. You also learn how to set up a sound complaints handling policy within your organisation.

Who is this complaints management course intended for?

The course is suitable for anyone who deals with complaints in their work. Think of customer service or helpdesk staff, sales people, account managers and complaints line staff. Managers who want to improve complaints handling within their team are also very welcome.

Do I need any prior knowledge for the course?

No, no specific prior knowledge is required. It is useful, however, to have work experience in a role involving customer contact, so that you can bring your own practical examples into the course.

Do I receive a certificate on completion?

Yes, on completing the course you receive a Learnit certificate of attendance. This certificate shows that you have followed the Complaints Management course.

How large is the group during the course?

We work with a maximum group size of eight participants. This leaves ample room to bring in your own cases, to practise in role plays and to receive personal feedback from the trainer.

Can I also take the course in-company?

Yes, this course is also available as an in-company programme. In that case we tailor the content to the situation within your organisation and use examples from your own practice. Get in touch to discuss the options and receive a tailored quotation.

Why is good complaints handling important?

A well-handled complaint strengthens your customer's trust and gives you valuable information for improving your product or service. A satisfied customer also stays with you longer, and retaining a customer costs less than winning a new one. Complaints are therefore essentially free advice.

How do you deal with an aggressive or emotional complainant?

Start by listening without immediately becoming defensive. Acknowledge the emotion, summarise what you hear and ask calm questions to get to the heart of the matter. Only once the emotion subsides can you work towards solutions. During the course you practise these conversations in a safe setting, so that you are no longer caught off guard in practice.

Klachtenmanagement: de waarde van klachten in andere steden

Klachtenmanagement: de waarde van klachten in Utrecht € 1250,- excl. VAT
Duration
Two-day course
Next date
1 October 2026
Start dates
3 this year
Location
Utrecht, Wonders of Work
Book for 1 October 2026 Request a quote

Small groups, also in-company at your office.