Front of House Essentials

Front of house staff are the face of the organisation and an important line of defence. This course covers a professional welcome, visitor management, security awareness and handling difficult situations calmly. It also explains how to protect personal data at reception, your role in emergencies and how to make everyone feel welcome, whatever their needs.
Modules
4
Duration
About 40 minutes
Pass mark
80%
Assessment
10 questions from a bank of 17

Learning outcomes

  • ✓Deliver a professional welcome in person, on the phone and by email.
  • ✓Manage visitor sign-in, badges and hosting in line with your site's procedures.
  • ✓Recognise and respond to security risks such as tailgating and suspicious behaviour.
  • ✓Handle difficult or upset customers calmly and know when to escalate.
  • ✓Protect personal data at the front desk in line with UK GDPR.
  • ✓Support emergency procedures and provide an accessible, inclusive service.

Course contents

  1. Module 1: First impressions and a professional welcome

    Video (4 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  2. Module 2: Visitor management and security awareness

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 3 practice questions

  3. Module 3: Difficult conversations and data protection

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  4. Module 4: Emergencies and accessibility

    Video (5 scenes) · 2 lessons · 2 practice questions

  5. Final assessment & certificate