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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

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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.

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Reception & front desk

Phone and face-to-face interactions for admin and front-of-house teams. Confidence, clarity and warmth.

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Technical support

Structure complex conversations, troubleshoot without jargon, and keep customers calm while you solve the problem.

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Frontline (in-person)

Face-to-face service skills for retail, hospitality and service counters. Premium first impressions with consistent follow-through.

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Email customer service

Write clear, human emails that resolve issues first time. Includes structure, tone and QA standards.

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Live chat customer service

Fast, human chat conversations that solve problems without copy-paste robot vibes. SLA-friendly workflows.

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Managing difficult customers

De-escalation language, boundaries and recovery skills for heated situations. Protect your people and brand.

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Customer-focused culture

Company-wide mindset and behaviours for consistent customer service. Suitable for any department.

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Public sector customer service

Purpose-built for councils, departments and agencies. Phone, email and face-to-face service that stands up to scrutiny.

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Course 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
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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)
See upcoming dates

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+
Get a team quote

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 courses

Pay 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.

ACXPA Certified Training Course

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

86%of consumers are more likely to repurchase from brands with excellent service
84%of organisations that improve customer experience see increased revenue
more likely to switch because of poor service than price or product
$25k+can be the cost of replacing one frontline hire in Australia

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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.

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FAQs

Customer service training questions

Delivery options, pricing, certificates and who the training suits.

Still have questions? Get in touch
Do you run public customer service training courses with fixed dates?
Yes. We schedule live online customer service courses throughout the year. They’re ideal for individuals or small teams. You can check upcoming course dates on each course page.
Can you customise a customer service course for our team?
Absolutely. Private customer service training can be tailored to your scenarios, systems and KPIs, and delivered live online or onsite. Content, examples and practice tasks are aligned to your environment.
What’s the typical length of a customer service training course?
Our most popular customer service training formats are:
  • Essentials: 1 × 3-hour session
  • Foundations: 2 × 3-hour sessions
  • PRO: 3 × 3-hour sessions
We also deliver half-day or full-day onsite workshops, or tailor a program to suit your schedule.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Everyone who completes our customer service training receives a digital certificate of completion.
Is the training recorded?
Public courses are not recorded to protect participant privacy. For private programs, we can discuss recording options for internal use if required.
What are the minimum and maximum group sizes?
Private courses generally run with 4–16 people per cohort for best interaction. Larger teams can be split into multiple groups. For public courses, you can purchase as little as one ticket.
Do you offer self-paced customer service courses?
Yes. We have a library of self-paced customer service training covering all facets of service. See our self-paced training options.
How do we pay — invoice or credit card?
Both. Public courses can be booked instantly by card, or you can request an invoice. Private training is invoiced with agreed dates and scope.
Will the training suit government and regulated industries?
Yes. We regularly train councils, government departments and regulated industries. Examples and casework can be aligned to policy, compliance and accessibility requirements.
Do you provide post-training resources or follow-up?
Yes. Participants receive templates and reference materials. For private programs, we can include follow-up coaching or QA calibration sessions on request.
How much do customer service training courses cost in Australia?
Public course tickets typically range from $315 to $747 per person. Private training is quoted per team and is usually more cost-effective for groups of 6+. See upcoming public courses or our private training options.
What skills are covered in customer service training?
Core skills include professional communication, empathy, de-escalation, call, email and live chat structure, setting expectations, ownership language, and recovery techniques. Role-specific programs include phone training, email training, live chat training, reception/front desk training, technical support training and more.
Do you offer online customer service training for remote teams?
Yes. All programs are available live online with interactive practice and coaching. If you need an on-demand option, see our self-paced courses.
Can you run onsite customer service training across Australia?
Yes. We deliver onsite private workshops nationwide, including metro and regional locations. Content is tailored to your systems, policies and scenarios. Start here: private training options.
Is the training accredited or aligned to standards?
Our courses are industry-recognised and aligned with the Global Contact Centre CX Standards. We don’t offer nationally accredited qualifications, as they can be too rigid and generic. Instead, our focus is on practical frameworks and coaching that deliver measurable results. See why we don’t offer accredited customer service training.
Which industries is customer service training suitable for?
Suitable for government, healthcare, utilities, education, retail, finance, tech, associations and more. We tailor examples to your customers, channels and compliance requirements. See our customers.

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.