Customer Service Training Statistics

Delivering great customer service lifts loyalty, revenue and employee engagement. The data isn’t shy about it:

  • Customer loyalty: 86% of consumers are more likely to repurchase from brands with excellent service.
  • Business revenue: 84% of organisations that improve customer experience see increased revenue.
  • Purchasing decisions: 73% of buyers consider customer experience a key factor when making purchases.
  • Retention risk: Customers are 4x more likely to switch because of poor service than price or product.
  • Employee impact: Highly engaged employees deliver 21% higher profitability and 59% lower turnover.

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The Benefits of Investing in Customer Service Training

Customer service training doesn’t just improve customer satisfaction — it benefits your employees and bottom line.

  • Reduced stress Right skills build confidence and reduce burnout.
  • Increased productivity Happier employees are more productive and accurate.
  • Lower absenteeism Engaged staff take fewer sick days than dissatisfied staff.
  • Reduced turnover Replacing one frontline hire can cost over $25,000 in Australia.
  • Higher customer satisfaction Happy customers stay longer, spend more and refer others.
  • Stronger communication Clear, consistent messaging across phone, email and face-to-face interactions.
  • Improved compliance Aligned with AXCXP standards and best-practice frameworks for service delivery.
  • Better employee engagement Training motivates staff, increases morale and strengthens team culture.

Why Choose CX Skills for Customer Service Training Courses?

  • 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 across Australia.
  • Practical & engaging Interactive sessions with real scenarios, live coaching and take-away templates your team can use immediately.

Customer Service Training Options

Great customer service isn’t one-size-fits-all. We offer a suite of programs to match different roles, skill levels and learning styles. Review the cards below to choose the course that best fits your team.

How and When Customer Service Training Is Delivered

We provide different delivery formats to suit how teams prefer to learn. Public courses are ideal for individuals or small groups who want to join set dates. Private courses give larger teams the flexibility to run sessions at times that work best, with content tailored to their needs. Both formats are fully instructor-led and designed to deliver practical results.

Feature Public Course Private Course
Who Attends Open to all companies and individuals Your team only
Learning Environment Hear perspectives from other industries and roles Tailored to your organisation’s specific challenges and goals
Dates & Times Fixed schedule that’s easy to plan around 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 $278–$847 per person (course dependent) Cost-effective for larger groups
Best For Businesses needing a ready-made solution with fixed dates Companies wanting a program tailored to their team
Minimum Numbers No minimum — book one employee or the whole team Minimum of 4 participants
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Need a More Flexible & Affordable Option?

While live training is always the gold standard for skill development, our Self-Paced Online Courses offers a practical alternative when time, budget, or scheduling are tight.

  • Short, engaging video lessons (approx. 10 mins each)
  • Workbooks, quizzes, and a certificate of completion
  • Part of a growing library of 300+ on-demand courses
  • Accessible anytime, anywhere – from any device

Learn more about our self-paced courses >

What Teams Say About Our Customer Service Training

These programs have been delivered to teams across Australia in retail, government, healthcare, utilities, tech and more. The feedback is remarkably consistent: clear frameworks, engaging delivery, practical practice and skills your people use from day one.

Below are recent reviews from our customer service courses. Different industries, different roles — the same impact.

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Trusted by Leading Organisations Across Australia

Hundreds of businesses — from local councils to national brands — have chosen CX Skills to upskill their teams with practical, real-world customer service training.

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Upcoming Public Customer Service Training Courses

Explore all upcoming public customer service training courses below. Click a course to view dates, times and secure your ticket(s). You can enrol a single employee or multiple team members in one transaction, making this a flexible and cost-effective way to upskill.

  • Tickets can be purchased by credit card, or you can request an invoice during checkout.
  • Looking for something more tailored? All customer service courses are also available as private sessions —  learn more about private training options  or  contact us for a no-obligation discussion.
  • Public course places are limited, so we recommend booking early to secure your preferred date and session.

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August 2025 Frontline Customer Service Essentials

Online via Zoom
Price: $278.00 AUD ex GST

The August 2025 Frontline Customer Service Essentials course teaches premium customer service skills specifically for face-to-face/in-person service.

October 2025 Phone Customer Service PRO

Online via Zoom
Price: $548.00 AUD ex GST

Equip your employees with superior phone customer service skills in the October 2025 Phone Customer Service PRO training course with 9 hours of facilitated learning (3 x 3-hour sessions) suitable for all phone-based employees.

Customer Service Training FAQs

Quick answers to the most common questions about our customer service training courses.