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Customer Service Training Courses
Give your team the confidence to handle every customer conversation, on the phone, face to face, by email and chat.
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
Choose your course
What does your team need to get better at?
Nine courses, each focused on one channel or situation. Most run as a public course or privately for your team.
Phone customer service
Clear, confident, professional phone skills that reduce repeat contacts and lift CSAT, aligned with the Global Contact Centre CX Standards and industry best practice.
PublicPrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesReception & front desk
Phone and face-to-face interactions for admin and front-of-house teams. Confidence, clarity and warmth.
PublicPrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesTechnical support
Structure complex conversations, troubleshoot without jargon, and keep customers calm while you solve the problem.
PublicPrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesFrontline (in-person)
Face-to-face service skills for retail, hospitality and service counters. Premium first impressions with consistent follow-through.
PublicPrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesEmail customer service
Write clear, human emails that resolve issues first time. Includes structure, tone and QA standards.
PublicPrivateLive onlineView courses and modulesLive chat customer service
Fast, human chat conversations that solve problems without copy-paste robot vibes. SLA-friendly workflows.
PublicPrivateLive onlineView courses and modulesManaging difficult customers
De-escalation language, boundaries and recovery skills for heated situations. Protect your people and brand.
PublicPrivateLive onlineView courses and modulesCustomer-focused culture
Company-wide mindset and behaviours for consistent customer service. Suitable for any department.
PrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesPublic sector customer service
Purpose-built for councils, departments and agencies. Phone, email and face-to-face service that stands up to scrutiny.
PrivateOnsiteLive onlineView courses and modulesCourse formats
Most courses come in three formats, live online or onsite. We can also tailor a program to suit your schedule.
- Essentials1 × 3-hour session
- Foundations2 × 3-hour sessionsor a half day onsite
- PRO3 × 3-hour sessionsor a full day onsite
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Upcoming live public courses
Book a seat for one person or a few
Live online via Zoom. 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.
- 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
- 8OctReception Customer Service EssentialsThu 1:30pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe October 2026 Reception Customer Service Essentials course teaches premium customer service skills for in-person, phone and email - suitable for all front desk/reception roles.$315ex 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
- 29OctPublic Sector EssentialsThu 9:30am AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe October 2026 Public Sector Customer Service Essentials course improves phone, email and in-person skills via a 3-hour live online course.$335ex GSTView course
- 10NovReception FoundationsTue 9:30am AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe November 2026 Reception Customer Service Foundations course teaches premium customer service skills specifically for front desk/reception roles.$485ex 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
- 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
- 17NovTechnical Support Customer Service EssentialsTue 1:30pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomSuitable for employees working in technical support and helpdesk roles, this November 2026 Tech Support Customer Service Essentials course is delivered via a live 3-hour online/virtual training session.$315ex GSTView course
- 19NovReception Customer Service EssentialsThu 9:30am AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe November 2026 Reception Customer Service Essentials course teaches premium customer service skills for in-person, phone and email - suitable for all front desk/reception roles.$315ex GSTView course
- 20NovFrontline Customer Service EssentialsFri 9:30am AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe November 2026 Frontline Customer Service Essentials course teaches premium customer service skills specifically for face-to-face/in-person service.$315ex 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
- 1DecReception FoundationsTue 1:30pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe December 2026 Reception Customer Service Foundations course teaches premium customer service skills specifically for front desk/reception roles.$485ex GSTView course
- 9DecReception Customer Service EssentialsWed 9:30am AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomThe December 2026 Reception Customer Service Essentials course teaches premium customer service skills for in-person, phone and email - suitable for all front desk/reception roles.$315ex GSTView course
- 9DecFrontline Customer Service FoundationsWed 1:30pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomJoin the December 2026 Frontline Customer Service Foundations course to master premium customer service skills for all face-to-face interactions where customer service matters.$485ex 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
- 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
Public or private
Two ways to train live
Both are fully instructor-led and focused on practical skills your team can apply immediately.
Public course
Join a scheduled class with people from other organisations.
- No minimum: book one employee or the whole team
- Fixed dates that are easy to plan around
- Live online
- $315–$747 per person (course dependent)
Private course
Your team only, tailored to your organisation’s challenges and goals.
- Dates and times that suit you
- Live online or onsite at your workplace
- Content customised to your business
- Minimum 4 participants; usually more cost-effective for groups of 6+
Self-paced online
Self-paced customer service courses
On-demand customer service training that fits any size team and budget
Our most cost-effective way to roll out customer service skills training at scale. Give every team member access to practical, real-world content without paying for another full workshop every time you add a new hire.
- Low-cost per person
- Reuse for new starters
- 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
- Short, focused lessons of about 10 minutes, so staff can learn between calls or shifts
- Practical skills, not theory: real workplace scenarios across customer service, leadership, conflict, wellbeing, AI and more
- Workbooks, quizzes and certificates to reinforce learning and prove completion
- 400+ and growing library for frontline, complaints, support and back-office teams
- Always-on access from any device, so refresher training doesn’t need extra budget
Best suited for
- Teams that onboard new staff regularly
- Multi-site or hybrid workforces
- Organisations wanting a consistent service baseline
Why CX Skills
Why choose CX Skills?
Our instructors bring real contact centre and CX experience, so your team learns strategies that actually work. Whether you need live online courses, onsite workshops or a tailored program, we’ve got you covered.
Industry-leading trainers
Programs delivered by seasoned professionals with decades in customer service and contact operations.
Proven frameworks
Practical tools and coached practice that translate to immediate, measurable results.
Flexible delivery
Public dates for individuals, private workshops for teams, and self-paced options.
Official partner
Exclusive training partner of the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA).
Trusted by leading brands
From small business to enterprise and the public sector.
Practical & engaging
Interactive sessions with real scenarios, live coaching and take-away templates your team can use immediately.
Why it matters
Great service lifts loyalty, revenue and engagement
Reviews
Rated 4.9/5 by people who’ve done the training
Recent reviews from our customer service courses. Different industries, different roles, the same impact.
FAQs
Customer service training questions
Delivery options, pricing, certificates and who the training suits.
Do you run public customer service training courses with fixed dates?
Can you customise a customer service course for our team?
What’s the typical length of a customer service training course?
- Essentials: 1 × 3-hour session
- Foundations: 2 × 3-hour sessions
- PRO: 3 × 3-hour sessions
Do participants receive a certificate?
Is the training recorded?
What are the minimum and maximum group sizes?
Do you offer self-paced customer service courses?
How do we pay — invoice or credit card?
Will the training suit government and regulated industries?
Do you provide post-training resources or follow-up?
How much do customer service training courses cost in Australia?
What skills are covered in customer service training?
Do you offer online customer service training for remote teams?
Can you run onsite customer service training across Australia?
Is the training accredited or aligned to standards?
Which industries is customer service training suitable for?
Ready to lift your team’s customer service?
Send one person to a public course, book training built around your team, or start self-paced today.