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August 2024 Live Chat Customer Service Training Course (for frontline employees)
Today, the use of Live Chat conversations is growing amongst the Contact Centre, Digital Service and Customer Service industry as customers continue to use different channels to engage with your business using the most convenient communication channels for them.
Unlike voice/phone conversations, which have their own set of skill requirements, there are some unique considerations for handling customers who choose to use Live Chat to contact your organisation.
As this form of contact is in writing, most organisations are highly sensitive about protecting their brand and image and desire to improve their employees’ overall courtesy and writing skills.
This August 2024 Live Chat Customer Service training course is designed to assist frontline employees who handle live chat interactions with customers, whether they are contact centre agents, customer service employees, etc.
We address the role of Live Chat in the Customer Experience, the five most important mistakes to avoid, the use and abuse of pre-scripted functionality and the overall 4-Step structure that delivers best-practice live chat customer interactions.
The August 2024 Live Chat course for customer service is facilitated by global expert Daniel Ord and is delivered over two x four-hour online sessions.
August 2024 Live Chat Customer Service Course Fast Facts:
8 hours of live training across two half-days (2 x 4-hour sessions)
The August 2024 Live Chat Customer Service training course for frontline employees is split into three great modules across two half-day workshops (~4-hours each workshop).
Workshop 1
Module 1: Expectations, Alignment and Customer Access
Whilst we spend the bulk of this course teaching employees how to have great live chat conversations, it always helps to have a big picture of what you want to achieve.
A purpose, a mission – a vision. Call it what you will.
To help Frontline Team Members succeed in the live chat channel, we look at the different ways organisations use the channel – and what really drives Customer Satisfaction with Live Chat.
- Service, Sales or Technical Support?
- How do Customers use Live Chat?
- Defining Customer expectations for the Live Chat channel.
- Key Drivers of Customer Satisfaction with ‘On-line’ Services.
- Customer Access Strategy for Live Chat.
Module 2. Hygiene Factors for Live Chat
Hygiene factors are the basics. Getting the basics right is expected. But getting the basics wrong is all too easy sometimes.
In this section, we cover what those basics are and how to make sure they stay in tip-top shape.
- Service Level and Response Time (so employees understand why they matter).
- The use/abuse of pre-scripted “functions” (Where they came from – where they will go – it’s a journey!).
- Understanding conversational direction change.
Workshop 2
Module 3. The Four-Step Process for Managing Live Chat Conversations
Now comes the fun part! This is where we spend most of our time on this course – learning how to have great conversations on Live Chat.
Our 4-part structure, along with practical tips at each step of the way, makes it possible.
Employees will learn the following:
- Greet, Listen and Control KPIs and behaviours.
- How to Present a Problem-Solving Solution.
- How to Present a Product & Service Solution.
- How to Present an Order Taker Solution.
- How to transfer the chat to a different channel.
Course Suitability
The August 2024 Live Chart course for customer service employees is suitable for any employee who handles live chat interactions with customers.
This can typically include:
- Contact centre agents
- Customer service employees
- Receptionists and office employees
- Marketing/Social Media employees
- Business Process Operations staff (BPOs/Outsourcers)
- Small Business managers and employees
About Your Trainer, Daniel Ord
Daniel Ord from OmniTouch International, recognised as one of the world’s leading customer experience and contact centre trainers, will teach the August 2024 Live Chat Customer Service training course.
Daniel has trained over 50,000 participants across over 40 countries and is regularly featured in leading customer management publications and presenting keynote speeches across the world.
Credentials-wise, Dan is a Certified Customer Experience Professional (CCXP), an International Customer Management Institute (ICMI) Certified Associate, a Call Centre Industry Advisory Council Training Partner (CIAC) and is Net Promoter Certified.
Daniel is consistently regarded as the best trainer in the industry with his incredible subject matter expertise, excellent storytelling with real-world examples, a great sense of humour and a clear passion for the industry and helping people achieve success.
So it's not surprising to note that despite all the numerous industry accolades and recognition, it's the Customer Testimonials Daniel is most proud of and you can read a selection of his recent testimonials below.
Customer Testimonials for this course
As a relatively new channel and due to the slower uptake in Australia compared to other countries, we’ve only run this class once in Australia, so we are looking forward to bringing it back in 2024 with new and updated content!
How and when its delivered
The August 2024 Live Chat Customer Service training course is delivered as two half-day (4-hour) sessions on consecutive days delivered virtually/online via Zoom Teleconferencing.
This is a public course, meaning it is available for anyone to book. The times, dates, and duration are fixed to enable you to plan ahead.
This course will be held on:
- Thursday, 1st August, 2024 12:30 to 16:30 AEST
- Friday, 2nd August, 2024 12:30 to 16:30 AEST
Dates don’t suit?
Check to see other upcoming Live Chat Customer Service training courses.
If you would like more flexibility on the dates, times, content, and duration or want a dedicated/private training course just for your team/group, please contact us.
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We’re the official training partner of the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA), and we’re a small business, proudly Australian-owned and operated.
Trusted by hundreds of businesses and backed by outstanding customer testimonials, CX Skills ensures your team receives training that is practical, engaging, and designed for real-world success.
Customer Reviews & Testimonials
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Pricing & Payments
The August 2024 Live Chat Customer Service training course, is $498 per person ex GST for 8 hours of live facilitated learning (2 x 4-hour online/virtual sessions) delivered by world-famous CX & Contact Centre training expert Daniel Ord.
Payment options: Tickets can be purchased using a credit card or invoice – select your preferred option on Checkout.
Available Discounts:
- Save 15% when booking for three or more staff in the same transaction (note: the discount will be applied on the final checkout page, and no other discounts apply).
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- Volume and Private Bookings – If you’d like to train multiple staff in a private session, please contact us for pricing and availability.
*Please note we need a minimum of four attendees to ensure we can deliver a quality training experience. A full refund will be provided if the minimum number is not met!
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