Customer Success Manager: Fundamentals to your CSM career (Udemy.com)
The foundations to become a great Customer Success Manager in a tech company. A very well paid profession on the rise
Created by: Gustavo Escobar Henríquez
Last updated January 2026
What you will learn
- Have a better understanding of what your job as Customer Success Manager will be like
- Understand the fundamental principles of Customer Success. Which will be the foundation for your career as a CSM
- Be more prepared for a Customer Success Manager job interview (we will not cover interview skills, but you will know more about customer success)
- Show your interviewers that you are more knowledgeable about Customer Success than most of the people
- Get ready to start your new job with as a Customer Success Manager
How it compares
Against the other 51 rated Udemy courses in Customer Service on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 66% of them
- Reviews8,423#12 of 52 by number of reviews
- Length1.9 hourslonger than 62% of them
- Last updatedJanuary 2026more recently than 64% of them
Course Description
Uzo Akotaobi, Director, Human Resources at Comcast, said:
"I took Gustavo's course about Customer Success and found it to be the single most valuable resource I tapped into when pursuing a career in this space. The reason for that is because Gustavo was able to explain the science of customer success in such a way to where you could look at your own experience whether it was in Customer Success or not and find ways to translate it to a resume. This helped me tailor my resume to Customer Success jobs in ways I didn't think to do otherwise. I can attest to the fact that after I took the course on Customer Success and revised my resume, recruiters responded more frequently. No joke! 3 different companies contacted me over the course of 3 weeks vs. NONE before. My background is in HR so I was looking at Customer Success roles in the HR technology space. Gustavo was easy to understand and the content was insightful. There is no silver bullet but if you take his course and really try to understand how your experience translates to Customer Success, there is no way you won't benefit from this course. I know I did and I got the interviews and job OFFER to prove it! "
What is a Customer Success Manager?
In the digital age, tons of new jobs have sprung up. Most people think of computer programming, website design or software integration, but what about the human side? The Customer Success Manager is one such job.
To sum it up in one sentence: This job is simply helping customers accomplish their goals with the software or service they purchased.
For any business, client retention is huge. It costs a company way less to keep a customer than to acquire a new one, and even more costly is to try and win that customer back. That's where this job comes in. If they have a complaint, you take care of it. If they succeed, you celebrate with them. You get to build long-term relationships with the clients, and as the client's needs adapt and change, you get to assist them in that process.
Benefits of working as a Customer Success Manager
Let's start with Salary. According to Payscale the average salary for an Entry-Level Customer Success Manager is $59,619 per year and $69,210 when you are past Entry-level and can reach into the 6 figure range for those who excel at this position.
More and more companies are seeing the incredible opportunities this type of job can provide. Startups and tech companies are leading the way, both big and small, and this field of work is only growing bigger.
And let's not forget perks. Because a lot of these jobs are at tech and startup companies, often they have great employee benefits such as:
Great health care coverage, and even gym memberships.
Amazing offices, with plenty of recreational activities around.
Often they will match your 401(K).
Free snacks, free catered lunches every day… some even free beer.
Happy hours or cocktail afternoons.
Company trips, dinners, events.
Flexible hours and unlimited vacations.
Remote work.
And of course: equity.
If you consider all of the benefits, the salary, and how dynamic this position is, it definitely makes sense to invest a few dollars in a course that will help you learn about and prepare for this growing job opportunity.
Enroll now, and I'll see you on the inside.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
8,423 Reviews
Gustavo Escobar Henríquez
200,000 professionals and entrepreneurs have taken my courses. That number means something only because of what comes after it: over 70,000 student reviews and hundreds of LinkedIn recommendations from people who got real results.
I'm Gustavo Escobar, Udemy Instructor Partner. I teach practical AI, sales strategies, leadership, and business skills to corporate teams who want to perform at a higher level and to entrepreneurs who want to grow smarter. My courses are used inside major companies worldwide, and by independent business owners building on their own terms.
Over more than a decade I have developed a teaching style that is direct, practical, and immediately applicable. Every lesson is built around decisions and skills that create real impact at work or in a business.
I teach in English and Spanish, and I run in-company training for organizations that want results, not just certificates.
Inside The Online Entrepreneurs Club, my Udemy community, I share exclusive audio content twice a month covering AI, business decisions, and what I am actually working on, plus a space to ask questions and connect with other people building something real.
If that sounds like what you need, you are in the right place.
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Reviews
By Sagar Kumar on 9/6/2026
The course was good overall and gave me exactly what I was looking for. I wanted to get a better understanding of CSM, and the concept was explained beautifully and clearly. However, I felt that some of the content was repetitive. This may be because there is limited content available on this particular topic, but I think the course could have been shorter and more concise without losing its value. That said, I definitely got the understanding I was looking for, and I appreciate the effort put into explaining the concepts in a simple and effective way. Thank you for the great course!
By Michelangelo Deodato on 8/14/2026
Yes, very interesting. I saw in some past companies I worked the missing interest for customers' short, middle and long term satisfaction. Everything was focused on selling and the question usually was: "did you sell"? "How much did you sell"? But rarely there was an interest on having a real, sincere interest on the clients needs. Companies offering products and services should always remain customer-centered because even the best product or service has no importance without someone appreciating it.
By Manisha Sinha on 7/13/2026
Yes, the course was very helpful as I am new to this role and you have taught me very well that I won't be struggling to navigate the transition into Customer Success. The structured breakdown of the CSM fundamentals—from the core principles to the practical job-hunting strategies—gave me the confidence I needed to understand the expectations of the position. I especially appreciated the clear explanations of what defines a world-class CS brand and the actionable tips provided in the later sections. This course has provided a solid foundation for my new career, and I feel much better prepared to add value to my team immediately.
By Robert Ashby on 6/30/2026
Gustavo is very engaging and a good presenter. I am trying to transition to a Customer Success Manager role after a decade sitting on the other side of that table. Gustavo gave me the confidence to attack this goal with gusto (no pun intended).
By Karla Rogers on 6/4/2026
I very much enjoyed this course and have a better understanding of what this position entails. I will have to look more into how I can implement everything into my role in my industry, but I feel like I have some tools in my toolbox that will help me be as successful as I can be!
By Nweke Udoka Uchechi on 4/14/2026
It's been a great time following this course from the beginning, I have learned a lot even without prior knowledge about customer success manager. I can confidently say a lot about customer success and how to assist customers gain more value from our services and products. Thanks so much Mr. Gustavo Escobar. one request before i go, please sir, can you kindly send me a certificate of completion via unweke@pau.edu.ng.(first name: Udoka, surname: Nweke, other name: Uchechi), Once again, thank you.
By Tiina Loikkanen on 2/24/2026
This was my first Udemy course. It was a good crash course to customer success. I liked Gustavo's style; it was like he was talking to me, easy to follow (after getting used to the accent) and it was nice to have some resources to save for later use. I'm sure I will enroll to further courses!
By Rob Kull on 2/23/2026
I really enjoyed this course and wanted to make sure my review reflected that. If I could add one thing to the lectures, it would be a few "real world" examples.
By Michael Squire on 2/18/2026
Great introduction to the role of Customer Success Manager. It's high-level and doesn't go into a lot of details of how to do everything (like how to conduct meeting or writing reports) but, as someone potentially interested in entering the field, Gus gave a good summary of what the role deals with, skills and the mindset that you need to be successful, and tips for landing a job. His course was engaging and he definitely wants you to succeed!
By Anonymized User on 2/16/2026
El curso es amigable y bueno para inserción, me permitió saber sobre terminología, bases del CMS e ideas varias. Es básico, es de fundamentos, pero entendible. Mejoraría la traducción al español y con mas casos de la vida real.
By StoreBuilder on 11/22/2020
Yes, being a customer success resource, this course will definitely help me in analyzing my role with enhanced knowledge.
By Jyoti Arora on 11/15/2020
Amazing learning
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