John Wiley & Sons

Customer Success: Reducing Churn & Growing Revenue

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John Wiley & Sons

Customer Success: Reducing Churn & Growing Revenue

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

1 week to complete
at 10 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Measure and monitor customer health effectively

  • Implement the ten laws of customer success

  • Apply success models to subscription and non-SaaS firms

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September 2026

Assessments

18 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 17 modules in this course

This module explores the critical role of customer success in sustaining SaaS growth, examining the shift from one-time software sales to recurring revenue models. It covers the importance of customer loyalty, the challenges of subscription renewals, and the evolution of software delivery methods. Learners will gain insights into how businesses can build long-term B2B relationships through effective customer success strategies.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module explores the transformation of organizational structures to prioritize customer success, highlighting the differences between traditional business models and modern customer-centric approaches. Learners will gain insights into how customer success impacts various departments and drives long-term value through cultural and operational shifts.

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1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module explores strategies for implementing customer success in traditional nonrecurring revenue businesses, with a focus on adapting customer success principles to different business models and evaluating their impact on retention and satisfaction.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module explores the principles and practices of customer success in SaaS and subscription-based businesses. It covers the historical development of the subscription economy and how customer success strategies contribute to long-term business growth and retention. Learners will gain insights into implementing customer-centric approaches across different business models.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

This module explores strategies for identifying the ideal B2B SaaS customers and evaluating different sales touch approaches. Learners will gain insights into aligning sales efforts with product market fit and reducing churn through better customer selection. It covers practical methods for analyzing customer data and market opportunities.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module explores the challenges of maintaining strong customer-vendor relationships in B2B SaaS, focusing on factors that lead to customer drift, strategies for improving product adoption, and the impact of human dynamics on customer success.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module delves into customer success strategies, focusing on how to measure and improve return on investment (ROI), align expectations across customer relationships, and implement effective touchpoint frameworks to drive sustainable growth and customer engagement.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module explores the importance of monitoring and managing customer health in B2B SaaS environments, focusing on strategies to improve retention and growth through effective metrics and touchpoints. Learners will gain insights into how customer health drives action and influences long-term success.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module explores strategies for building customer loyalty in B2B SaaS environments by focusing on customer segmentation, coverage models, and structured interaction cadence. Learners will gain insights into how to systematically engage with customers using data-driven approaches. The module emphasizes the shift from personal relationships to scalable, metric-based strategies.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module explores how product design serves as a key driver for long-term business success, particularly in B2B SaaS. It examines how product features can be leveraged to improve customer engagement, retention, and scalability. Learners will gain insights into comparing different touch models and payment structures to optimize business strategies.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module focuses on strategies to enhance time-to-value by establishing clear metrics, implementing iterative improvements, and optimizing processes for customer satisfaction and business outcomes. Learners will gain insights into how to measure success, adapt quickly, and deliver value efficiently.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module explores key B2B SaaS metrics, focusing on churn and retention strategies. Learners will gain insights into evaluating customer behavior and optimizing touch strategies for sustainable growth.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

This module explores the use of hard metrics to measure and drive customer success in B2B SaaS environments. Learners will gain insight into tracking user behavior, optimizing strategies, and evaluating the effectiveness of customer success initiatives. The content provides practical guidance for improving customer retention and satisfaction through data-driven approaches.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module explores the importance of embedding customer success as a core company philosophy, focusing on how top-down strategies align with business goals and drive sustainable growth in SaaS models through cross-functional collaboration.

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1 video3 readings1 assignment

This module explores the evolving role of the Chief Customer Officer (CCO) in modern organizations, focusing on customer-centric strategies, the impact of cloud environments, and key performance metrics like product delivery and retention. Learners will gain insight into how CCOs contribute to business success and align customer success with broader organizational goals.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module explores the role of technology in enhancing customer success, covering data management, automation, and team collaboration strategies. Learners will gain insights into how tools and processes can drive scalability and improve customer interactions. The content provides practical knowledge for implementing technology solutions in customer success roles.

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1 video4 readings1 assignment

This module explores key strategies for improving customer success, including metrics, retention techniques, and real-world examples from companies like Starbucks. Learners will gain insights into how businesses can create sustainable growth through customer-centric approaches.

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1 video3 readings2 assignments

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