Phone Etiquette in Modern Service Centers Training Course

Phone Etiquette in Modern Service Centers Training Course

Foundation | 5 days | Face to Face / Online / Elearning | Certificate
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Course Overview

Course Summary
Course Title Phone Etiquette in Modern Service Centers Training Course
Organization Tech For Development (T4D)
Venue Tech For Development (T4D) Training Centre
Duration 5 days
Target Industries
Target Job Roles
Course Fees (Face-to-Face) USD 1,500/KES 99,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Course Fees (Virtual) USD 1,000/KES 70,000 (Exclusive of VAT)
Training Modes Virtual and face-to-face training
Payment Payment should be made to the Tech For Development (T4D) bank account on or before the start of the course
Accreditation Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Course Overview

This course equips participants with professional phone etiquette skills tailored for today’s service centers. It covers techniques for managing inbound and outbound calls, active listening, tone management, empathy, call control, handling difficult conversations, and closing interactions effectively. Participants will also learn how to integrate phone service with CRM systems, apply call analytics, and ensure consistent, customer-centric communication.

The program emphasizes practical exercises such as role-playing, call simulations, and the use of CRM, call center software (Zendesk Talk, Freshdesk Contact Center, Genesys Cloud), and analytics tools (Power BI, Excel, speech analytics platforms) to monitor and improve performance.

Course Duration

5 Days

Target Audience

  • Customer Service Representatives & Call Center Agents

  • Service Desk & Contact Center Supervisors

  • Frontline Support Professionals

  • Quality Assurance and Training Teams

  • Professionals seeking to strengthen phone communication skills

Personal Impact

  • Gain confidence in managing professional phone conversations.

  • Improve listening, empathy, and tone for effective communication.

  • Develop resilience when handling difficult customers.

  • Learn techniques to shorten calls while improving satisfaction.

  • Acquire skills to use CRM and call analytics to track performance.

Organizational Impact

  • Increased customer satisfaction and loyalty from consistent phone service.

  • Reduced call handling times and higher first-call resolution.

  • Enhanced professionalism and brand representation through phone etiquette.

  • Better data-driven monitoring of service quality with analytics.

  • Improved employee confidence and productivity in service delivery.

Course Objectives

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

  • Apply modern phone etiquette to deliver exceptional customer experiences.

  • Use tone, pace, and empathy effectively in conversations.

  • Manage challenging calls, objections, and complaints professionally.

  • Integrate phone service with CRM and customer data tools.

  • Apply call performance metrics (AHT, FCR, CSAT) to measure quality.

  • Balance professionalism with personalization in phone interactions.

  • Build strategies for continuous improvement in phone-based service.

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Course Modules

Course Outline

Module 1: Fundamentals of Phone Etiquette in Service Centers

  • The role of phone communication in customer service

  • First impressions and the power of tone

  • Exercise: Professional greetings and call openings

Module 2: Active Listening & Empathy in Conversations

  • Active listening skills for service agents

  • Demonstrating empathy and building rapport

  • Role Play: Handling a frustrated caller with empathy

Module 3: Managing Calls Efficiently

  • Structuring calls for clarity and efficiency

  • Techniques to manage talkative or difficult callers

  • Practical Exercise: Call control techniques

Module 4: CRM, Call Center Software & Analytics

  • Overview of Zendesk Talk, Freshdesk, and Genesys Cloud

  • Integrating phone systems with CRM for better customer history

  • Workshop: Using Power BI to analyze call center performance

Module 5: Handling Difficult Situations & Continuous Improvement

  • Conflict resolution and de-escalation strategies on calls

  • Call quality assurance and feedback loops

  • Capstone Simulation: Full end-to-end customer call handling with feedback

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Course Administration

Methodology

Instructor-led sessions use a blended learning approach combining presentations, guided practical exercises, web-based tutorials, and group work, delivered by seasoned industry experts. All facilitation and course materials are in English, so participants should be reasonably proficient in the language.

Accreditation

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be issued a Tech For Development Certificate of Course Completion

Training Venue

The training will be held at the Tech For Development Training Centre. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and lunch. All participants will additionally cater to their travel expenses, visa application, insurance, and other personal expenses.

Accommodation & Airport Transfer

Arranged upon request.For reservations contact the Training Officer:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: (+254) 790 824 179

Tailor-Made

This training can also be customized to suit the needs of your institution upon request. You can have it delivered in our T4D Training Centre or at a convenient location.

Payment

Payment should be transferred to the T4D account through a bank on or before the start of the course. Send proof of payment to [email protected].

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