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Call Centre Training Courses
Lift service quality and First Call Resolution, reduce Average Handling Time and build confidence at every level of your contact centre, from agents and team leaders to managers and workforce planners.
Practical, instructor-led training delivered live online across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific, or onsite at your workplace.
- 4.9/5 from verified reviews
- ACXPA certified courses
- Certificate included
- Self-paced from $9.15 per person a month
Trusted by leading organisationsHundreds of businesses, from local councils to national brands, have chosen CX Skills to upskill their teams. See who we’ve trained
Courses by role
Training built for every role in your contact centre
Every role needs different skills, so each has its own dedicated courses. Most run as a public course or privately for your team.
Call centre agents
Build confidence handling phone, email and chat interactions, with practical skills to solve issues on the first contact and deliver better customer experiences.
PublicPrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesTeam leaders
Coaching, QA, performance conversations and daily rhythm. Build leaders who improve results without burning people out.
PublicPrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesContact centre managers
Strategy, capacity planning, QA governance and improvement frameworks aligned to national standards and rankings.
PublicPrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesWorkforce optimisation (WFM)
Forecasting, scheduling, real-time management and shrinkage control to hit service levels and improve efficiency.
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Upcoming live public courses
Book a seat for one person or a few
Every call centre stream in one list: agent, team leader, manager and WFM courses. Live online. Pay by card or request an invoice. Places are limited.
- Live with an expert trainerReal-time practice and coaching, not a recording.
- Certificate of completionA digital certificate for everyone who completes the course.
- Templates to keepTake-away templates and reference materials to use back at work.
- ACXPA members save 25%Member pricing on every public course.
- 29SepWFM EssentialsTue 9:00am AEST · 3 days · Online via ZoomLearn the essentials of Workforce Management for Call Centres in this 3-day September 2026 WFM Essentials training course delivered by the WFM experts at CallDesign.$2,797ex GSTView course
- 29SepCall Centre Operations for Team LeadersTue 12:30pm AEST · 2 × 4.5 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident Team Leaders who understand service levels, occupancy, forecasting and real-time performance in this September 2026 Call Centre Operations for Team Leader course delivered live, online.$897ex GSTView course
- 8OctCustomer Service Phone EssentialsThu 9:30am AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe October 2026 Customer Service Phone Essentials course is a 3-hour online course designed to teach premium customer service skills for phone-based employees.$315ex GSTView course
- 21OctReal-Time WFM for Contact Centre AnalystsWed 9:00am AEDT · 1 day · Online via ZoomThe October 2026 WFM Real-Time Analyst for Contact Centres training course is a one-day online training course designed for employees working in a Real-Time Analyst role in a Contact Centre.$697ex GSTView course
- 27OctPhone Customer Service FoundationsTue 9:30am AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe October 2026 Customer Service Foundations training course teaches premium phone customer service skills delivered via 2 x 3-hour sessions.$485ex GSTView course
- 27OctPeople Leadership for Call Centre Team LeadersTue 12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 4.5 hours · Online via ZoomThe October 2026 People Leadership & Management for Call Centre Team Leaders teaches practical people-management, engagement and performance conversation skills.$897ex GSTView course
- 10NovCustomer Service Phone EssentialsTue 1:30pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe November 2026 Customer Service Phone Essentials course is a 3-hour online course designed to teach premium customer service skills for phone-based employees.$315ex GSTView course
- 11NovInbound Phone Sales EssentialsWed 1:30pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe November 2026 Inbound Phone Sales Essentials course helps employees build engagement with customers and increase sales opportunities (without the use of scripts!).$315ex GSTView course
- 12NovManaging Difficult CustomersThu 12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 4 hours · Online via ZoomLearn global best-practice skills on how to manage angry, upset and difficult customers with confidence in this 2 x 4-hour November 2026 online course - suitable for all customer-facing employees.$747ex GSTView course
- 16NovContact Centre Coaching PROMon 9:30am AEDT · 3 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomIn this November 2026 course, your Team Leaders will learn premium coaching skills designed specifically for a contact centre environment to improve performance and employee engagement.$847ex GSTView course
- 17NovWFM EssentialsTue 9:00am AEDT · 3 days · Online via ZoomLearn the essentials of Workforce Management for Call Centres in this 3-day November 2026 WFM Essentials training course delivered by the WFM experts at CallDesign.$2,797ex GSTView course
- 19NovCX for Call Centre Team LeadersThu 12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 4.5 hours · Online via ZoomLive online CX training for Team Leaders in November 2026. Learn CX architecture, journeys, VOC, CX strategy and metrics, and how to apply them in your team.$897ex GSTView course
- 1DecPhone Customer Service FoundationsTue 9:30am AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe December 2026 Customer Service Foundations training course teaches premium phone customer service skills delivered via 2 x 3-hour sessions.$485ex GSTView course
- 8DecWFM EssentialsTue 9:00am AEDT · 3 days · Online via ZoomLearn the essentials of Workforce Management for Call Centres in this 3-day December 2026 WFM Essentials training course delivered by the WFM experts at CallDesign.$2,797ex GSTView course
- 10DecCustomer Service Phone EssentialsThu 9:30am AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe December 2026 Customer Service Phone Essentials course is a 3-hour online course designed to teach premium customer service skills for phone-based employees.$315ex GSTView course
- 16DecReal-Time WFM for Contact Centre AnalystsWed 9:00am AEDT · 1 day · Online via ZoomThe December 2026 WFM Real-Time Analyst for Contact Centres training course is a one-day online training course designed for employees working in a Real-Time Analyst role in a Contact Centre.$697ex GSTView course
- 14JanManaging Difficult CustomersThu 12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 4 hours · Online via ZoomLearn global best-practice skills on how to manage angry, upset and difficult customers with confidence in this 2 x 4-hour January 2027 online course - suitable for all customer-facing employees.$747ex GSTView course
- 19JanContact Centre Management FundamentalsTue 12:30pm AEDT · 4 × 4.5 hours · Online via ZoomLearn global best practice contact centre management skills in this 18 hours (4 x 4.5-hour sessions) January 2027 online training course designed specially for contact centre managers.$1,997ex GSTView course
- 18FebCall Centre Operations for Team LeadersThu 12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 4.5 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident Team Leaders who understand service levels, occupancy, forecasting and real-time performance in this February 2027 Call Centre Operations for Team Leader course delivered live, online.$897ex GSTView course
- 23FebQuality Management & Coaching for Team LeadersTue 12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 4.5 hours · Online via ZoomImprove the quality delivered via your call centre with the Quality Management and Coaching Team Leaders Course, delivered in February 2027, live and online.$897ex GSTView course
- 1AprPeople Leadership for Call Centre Team LeadersThu 12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 4.5 hours · Online via ZoomThe April 2027 People Leadership & Management for Call Centre Team Leaders teaches practical people-management, engagement and performance conversation skills.$897ex GSTView course
Public or private
Two ways to train live
Both are live, instructor-led and designed to deliver practical skills your team can apply immediately.
Public course
Join set dates and learn alongside agents, leaders and managers from other industries.
- No minimum: enrol one person or more
- Fixed schedule you can plan around
- Live online
- $315–$2,797 per person (course dependent)
Private course
Your team only, with content tailored to your processes, systems and performance targets.
- Scheduled around your rosters and peak periods
- Live online or onsite at your premises
- Modules mapped to your KPIs and call centre goals
- Minimum 4 participants; more cost-effective for groups of 4+
Why it matters
Why call centre training delivers results
Structured training directly improves the metrics that drive customer satisfaction, operational efficiency and employee retention.
- Higher First Call Resolution: agents solve more problems on the first contact, cutting repeat calls and boosting loyalty.
- Optimised Average Handling Time: efficient agents balance speed with service quality, reducing AHT without compromising CX.
- Better call quality and compliance: coaching and standards-based frameworks help agents follow process, meet regulations and lift QA scores.
- Reduced turnover: replacing a single call centre agent can cost $25,000+ in Australia. Training improves retention and job satisfaction.
- Lower absenteeism: engaged, skilled agents can take up to 10× fewer sick days, easing pressure on rosters and overtime.
- Faster onboarding and ramp-up: structured training reduces nesting time and accelerates speed to competency for new hires.
- Increased productivity: well-trained agents handle calls faster, resolve issues more efficiently and deliver better experiences.
- Reduced stress: the right skills build confidence and reduce burnout in high-pressure environments.
- Improved sales and upsell performance: confident agents identify and convert opportunities without harming CX.
- Stronger customer loyalty: happier customers stay longer, spend more and are more likely to recommend your brand.
- Stronger team culture: ongoing development motivates staff, builds morale and strengthens collaboration across shifts.
- Lower operating costs: every 1% gain in FCR or efficiency translates into measurable cost savings.
Backed by industry standards
Learn from the people who set the benchmarks
CX Skills is uniquely linked with ACXPA, the organisation that defines the Global Contact Centre CX Standards and publishes the Australian Call Centre Rankings. Your team learns from the same experts who set the benchmarks call centres are measured against.
- Aligned with the Global Contact Centre CX Standards
- Training grounded in the benchmarks used to rank call centres nationwide
- Delivered by seasoned trainers with decades of frontline experience
ACXPA resources for call centre professionals
The relationship goes beyond training: tools, benchmarks, peer discussions and resources built for contact centre professionals. ACXPA members also save 25% on all CX Skills courses.
Call Centre Hub
Tools, templates, performance benchmarks and plain-English guidance covering operations, quality, workforce management and customer experience.
FreeExploreCall Centre Roundtables
Monthly unscripted discussions with experienced contact centre leaders, with full video replays, summaries and searchable transcripts.
MembersExploreWFM Hub
Calculators, frameworks and guidance for forecasting, scheduling, real-time management and hitting service levels.
MembersExploreOpen Mic
A relaxed, off-the-record fortnightly Zoom to talk shop with contact centre and CX people, and put your questions to ACXPA founder Justin Tippett.
MembersExploreSelf-paced online
Self-paced call centre training
A practical alternative when rosters, budget or timing are tight
Live instructor-led training is the gold standard. When it isn’t practical, agents, team leaders and managers can build skills anytime, anywhere, without disrupting service levels.
- Low cost per person
- Perfect for shift work
- No travel or venue costs
From
$9.15
per person a month, ex GST
On the 100-user plan. Individual access is $30 a month.
Explore self-paced coursesPay monthly · No contracts · Cancel anytime
What’s included
- Set course pathways designed to build capability in specific skill areas
- Short, engaging video lessons of around 10 minutes each
- Workbooks, quizzes and certificates of completion
- 400+ and growing library of on-demand courses
- Accessible anytime, on any device, perfect for shift work
Covers every role
- Agent skills
- Team leadership
- Workforce optimisation
Why CX Skills
Why choose CX Skills for call centre training?
Our courses are shaped by decades of real frontline and leadership experience, underpinned by the Global Contact Centre CX Standards, and continuously updated to reflect today’s customer and employee expectations.
Industry-leading trainers
Seasoned professionals with decades of experience in call centres, customer service and CX leadership.
Proven frameworks
Built around the Global Contact Centre CX Standards, with practical tools that drive measurable results.
Flexible delivery
Public courses for individuals, private workshops for teams, and self-paced online training.
Official partner
Exclusive training partner of the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA).
Trusted by leading brands
From small business to enterprise and government contact centres.
Practical & engaging
Interactive sessions with live coaching, case studies and take-away templates your team can apply immediately.
Reviews
Rated 4.9/5 by people who’ve done the training
Reviews from agents, team leaders, managers and WFM teams across finance, government, healthcare, utilities and tech.
FAQs
Call centre training questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about our call centre training programs.
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Ready to lift your contact centre’s performance?
Send one person to a public course, book training built around your team, or start self-paced today.