Australia’s Leading Contact Centre Team Leader Courses

World-Class Training for Contact Centre Team Leaders

The Contact Centre Team Leader role is one of the most demanding yet influential positions in a contact centre.

As the bridge between frontline agents and senior leadership, Team Leaders are responsible for driving team performance, managing escalations, coaching staff, and fostering a strong team culture – all while balancing operational targets and customer expectations.

At CX Skills, we provide real-world, practical training led by some of the most experienced and respected contact centre professionals in the industry.

Our Contact Centre Team Leader Courses are designed to equip both new and experienced leaders with the essential skills, frameworks, and strategies needed to motivate teams, improve performance, and create lasting business impact.

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Expert Contact Centre Team Leader Courses

Why Businesses Trust CX Skills For Their Contact Centre Team Leader Training

With a 4.9/5 average rating from verified customer reviews, CX Skills is the trusted choice for contact centre team leader training across Australia.

Our expert-led courses equip Team Leaders with the skills to motivate teams, improve performance, and drive better customer outcomes – leading to higher engagement, faster issue resolution, and improved overall efficiency.

Here’s just a sample of recent testimonials for some of our contact centre courses below. View all our reviews or view a list of businesses who have trusted CX Skills with their call centre training.

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Contact Centre Team Leader Courses Backed by Industry Expertise

CX Skills is proud to be the official training partner of the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA)– the industry’s leading body providing the best resources in Australia, if not the world, for contact centre Team Leaders.

With exclusive insights from the Australian Call Centre Rankings, our training is informed by real-world industry data and best practices to ensure maximum impact.

Whether you’re stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to enhance your team leader skills, our courses cover everything from coaching and performance management to workforce planning, team engagement, and leadership development.

With public courses, private training, and online learning options, CX Skills provides flexible, results-driven training solutions to help Team Leaders excel in today’s increasingly challenging contact centre environment.

All of our Contact Centre Team Leader courses have been designed by, and are facilitated by, contact centre and CX professionals with a vested interest in our industry with the skills and experience to deliver effective training that works in the real world, not out of some corporate training manual.

Why Contact Centre Team Leader Training is Critical

Contact Centre Industry Team Leader Training Courses

Most Contact Centre Team Leaders are promoted from the top-performing agents – but excelling on the phones doesn’t automatically translate into leadership success.

Suddenly, they’re expected to master a whole new set of skills, including:

• Managing and motivating a team

• Providing constructive feedback

• Handling performance issues

• Understanding HR policies and procedures

• Workforce planning and rostering

• Navigating internal reporting and analytics

• Managing up and influencing senior leaders

Without the right training, even the best agents can struggle in leadership roles.

Industry benchmarking reveals that a Contact Centre Team Leader typically manages 10-15 employees.

If team leaders feel overwhelmed, disengaged, or lack the right skills, the impact spreads quickly.

Poor team leader performance can lead to:

❌ Lower employee engagement

❌ Increased absenteeism and turnover

❌ Reduced team performance

❌ Declining customer experience

Training for call centre Team Leaders in Australia

That’s why our Contact Centre Team Leader Courses are designed to give leaders the skills, confidence, and strategies they need to succeed.

Whether they’re stepping into leadership for the first time or looking to refine specific skills, we offer practical, results-driven training tailored for the real-world challenges of a modern contact centre.

Equipping Your Contact Centre Team Leaders For Success

Effective contact centre Team Leaders need to have a number of skills to be successful in the role including:

  • Understanding how call centres operate and what are the levers required to drive performance.
  • How to provide effective coaching and provide constructive feedback.
  • How to manage poor performance.
  • How to effectively lead a team.

Based on decades of contact centre specific experience, we’ve developed custom-designed Contact Centre Team Leader courses to provide them with the tools, skills and experience to succeed.

Call Centre Team Leader training courses

Key Skills Taught in Our Contact Centre Team Leader Courses:

How Contact Centres Work – Gain a clear understanding of operational dynamics, key metrics, and how to drive efficiency while maintaining service quality.
Leadership & Coaching – Learn how to inspire, engage, and develop your team through effective coaching, feedback, and performance management.
Managing Performance & HR Policies – Understand how to handle difficult conversations, manage poor performance, and navigate key HR rules.
Contact Centre Metrics & Reporting – Master the key performance indicators (KPIs) that drive contact centre success and learn how to interpret reports effectively.
Workforce Planning & Rostering – Learn scheduling techniques, queue management, and forecasting strategies to improve operational efficiency.
Quality Assurance & Customer Experience – Develop skills in quality management to enhance customer interactions and service consistency.

The Ultimate Resource Hub for Contact Centre Team Leaders!

Leading a contact centre team comes with challenges, but you don’t have to navigate them alone!

The Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA) is the #1 resource for Team Leaders in Australia, providing the best tools, insights, and support to help you succeed.

  • ✅ Private support groups to connect with experienced Team Leaders
  • ✅ Exclusive expert videos, roundtables, and leadership masterclasses
  • ✅ Downloadable coaching tools & best-practice leadership guides
  • ✅ Industry insights, benchmarking, and exclusive reports
  • 25% off all CX Skills Team Leader courses – saving you hundreds!

Learn More About ACXPA Membership >

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Available Contact Centre Team Leader Training Courses

Learn more about the different training courses that are suitable for contact centre team leaders by clicking on the buttons below or view all the upcoming public courses at the bottom of this page.

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Introduction to Contact Centre Management

Designed for new and existing Team Leaders or Managers, this course covers the fundamentals of managing a best-practice contact centre.

Trainer: Justin Tippett

Duration: 2 x 3-hour sessions

Cost: $597 per person ex GST

Availability: Public & Private

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Contact Centre Management Fundamentals

Learn the core principles of contact centre operations, KPIs, resource planning, and customer demand management.

Trainer: Daniel Ord

Duration: 4 x 4-hour sessions

Cost: $1,897 per person ex GST

Availability: Public & Private

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How to Design a Quality Assurance Framework

Master the process of designing and managing a best-practice QA framework with practical templates and real-world insights.

Trainer: Daniel Ord

Duration: 2 x 4-hour sessions

Cost: $798 per person ex GST

Availability: Public & Private

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WFM for Contact Centre Team Leaders

Learn workforce management fundamentals, including staffing, forecasting, and scheduling, to make better business decisions.

Trainer: Call Design

Duration: Full day (8 hours)

Cost: $697 per person ex GST

Availability: Public & Private

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Contact Centre Coaching PRO Course

Advanced coaching techniques to help Team Leaders drive performance, improve engagement, and develop a coaching culture.

Trainer: Simon Blair

Duration: 3 x 3-hour sessions

Cost: $798 per person ex GST

Availability: Public & Private

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How to be a Great Team Leader

Equip your Team Leaders with the skills to effectively lead, coach, and manage their teams to consistently meet their KPI's.

Trainer: Marc Carrier

Duration: 2 x 3.5-hour sessions

Cost: $997 per person ex GST

Availability: Private Only

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Managing Difficult Customers

Equip your team leaders with the confidence and techniques needed to handle challenging customer interactions professionally and effectively.

Trainer: Daniel Ord

Duration: 2 x 4-hour sessions

Cost: $497 per person ex GST

Availability: Public & Private

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How to Assess & Coach Contact Centre Agents

Designed for Team Leaders and Managers, this course teaches how to assess, score, and coach agents for better performance.

Trainer: Daniel Ord

Duration: 2 x 4-hour sessions

Cost: $798 per person ex GST

Availability: Private Only

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How to Lead and Manage Contact Centre Employees

Gain practical leadership skills tailored for call centre environments, focusing on engagement, motivation, and performance.

Trainer: Daniel Ord

Duration: 4 x 4-hour sessions

Cost: $1,697 per person ex GST

Availability: Private Only

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Live Chat Management Training

Learn how to implement and manage a successful Live Chat strategy, covering key metrics, integration, and performance.

Trainer: Daniel Ord

Duration: 2 x 4-hour sessions

Cost: $697 per person ex GST

Availability: Private Only

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Private & Public Contact Centre Team Leader Training Options

We offer both public and private training options for our contact centre team leader courses to suit different business needs.

Use the table below to see the key differences and choose the best solution for your needs.

Feature Public Course Private Course
Who Attends Open to all companies and individuals Your team only
Learning Environment Hear different perspectives and insights from others in various industries. Training is customised to your organisation’s specific challenges and goals.
Dates & Times Fixed schedule making it easy to plan ahead Fully flexible to suit your needs
Content Standardised curriculum covering core skills Customised to your business needs
Delivery Method Live online Live online or onsite
Cost $497 - $1,897 per person (depending on the course) More Cost-effective for larger groups
Best For Businesses needing a hassle-free, ready-made training solution with fixed dates Companies wanting a customised training program tailored to their team’s needs
Minimum Numbers No minimum - book a single employee or the whole team! Minimum of 4 participants
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Looking for Alternative Call Centre Training?

In addition to our call centre team leader courses, explore our specialised training courses for call centre agents, managers, and workforce management professionals to enhance skills, efficiency, and leadership capabilities.

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Call Centre Agent Training Courses

Develop the skills to deliver exceptional customer service across phone, email, and live chat.

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Call Centre Management Courses

Advanced training for call centre managers covering strategy, leadership, and operational excellence.

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Workforce Management (WFM) Training

Learn WFM principles to optimise staffing, forecasting, and resource planning in call centres.

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Public Contact Centre Team Leader Courses Coming Up

You can view all the upcoming public Contact Centre Team Leader Courses that you can purchase either one or more tickets to below.

Tickets can be purchased by credit card or you can request an invoice on checkout.

New public course dates are published on a regular basis!

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April 2025 WFM Essentials

Online via Zoom
Price: $2,797.00 AUD ex GST

Learn the essentials of Workforce Management for Call Centres in this 3-day April 2025 WFM Essentials training course delivered by the WFM experts at CallDesign.

Do you have any questions about our Contact Centre Team Leader courses?

Whether it’s about an existing course or you’d like to discuss something customised, we’re just a phone call away!

Call us on 03 9008 7287 or send us a message at enquiries@cxskills.com.au 

We’re open Monday to Friday, 8:30 to 17:30 AEST or AEDT (Melbourne/Sydney,  Australia).