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Sales Training Courses
Help your team convert more enquiries, recover overdue accounts and keep more of the customers you’ve worked hard to win.
Practical, instructor-led training in inbound sales, outbound sales, collections and retention, delivered live online across Australia, New Zealand and the Asia Pacific, or onsite at your workplace.
- 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 stream
Where does your team need to lift results?
Four streams, each focused on one type of revenue conversation. Every stream runs as a public course or privately for your team.
Inbound phone sales
Convert enquiries into outcomes with clear, ethical selling frameworks. Ideal for contact centres, reception and office-based teams who sell on the phone.
EssentialsFoundationsPROView courses and modulesOutbound sales
Open calls with confidence, get past gatekeepers, handle “not interested” and close for a clear next step. Covers B2B and B2C calling.
NewEssentialsFoundationsView courses and modulesCollections
Lift cash flow with professional, respectful conversations that secure commitments, protect relationships and uphold your brand.
FoundationsView course and modulesCustomer retention
Keep the customers you’ve worked hard to win. Save at-risk accounts and strengthen lifetime value with confident, value-based conversations.
FoundationsView course and modulesCourse formats
Inbound phone sales runs in all three formats, outbound sales as Essentials or Foundations, and collections and retention as Foundations.
- Essentials1 × 3-hour session
- Foundations2 × 3-hour sessionsor a half day onsite
- PRO3 × 3-hour sessionsor a full day onsite
Not sure which stream fits? Ask for a recommendation
Getting sign-off?
Everything your manager needs, in one PDF
Download a five-page course guide with every sales, collections and retention course, its length and price, reviews and how to book, ready to forward or attach to an approval.
Sales course guide
All four streams side by side: inbound phone sales, outbound sales, collections and retention, with lengths, prices, modules, reviews and ACXPA membership.
Download the PDFPrefer to talk it through?
Not sure it suits your team? Get in touch and we’ll help you choose.
Talk to usUpcoming live public courses
Book tickets for one person or a few
Live online via Zoom. Book one ticket or your whole team, and pay by card or request an invoice.
- Live with an expert trainerInteractive practice and real-time feedback, not a recording.
- Frameworks to keepPractical language frameworks and post-course resources.
- Certificate of completionA digital certificate for everyone who completes the course.
- ACXPA members save 25%Member pricing on every public course.
- 10Nov2026Outbound Sales EssentialsTue 10 Nov · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomOpen outbound calls with confidence, find what matters to the buyer and close for a clear next step, in this 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, on Tuesday 10 November 2026.$315ex GSTView course
- 11Nov2026Inbound Phone Sales EssentialsWed 11 Nov · 1:30–4:30pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomTurn more inbound calls into sales, without scripts or pressure, in this 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, on Wednesday 11 November 2026.$315ex GSTView course
- 12Nov2026Outbound Sales FoundationsThu 12 and Tue 17 Nov · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident outbound sales calls, from mindset and getting past gatekeepers to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, Thursday 12 and Tuesday 17 November 2026.$485ex GSTView course
- 18Nov2026Retention FoundationsWed 18 and Thu 19 Nov · 1:30–4:30pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomKeep more of the customers who call to cancel: uncover the real reason, acknowledge it with empathy and rebuild the value, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, Wednesday 18 and Thursday 19 November 2026.$485ex GSTView course
- 24Nov2026Collections FoundationsTue 24 and Wed 25 Nov · 9:30am–12:30pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomHandle conversations about overdue accounts with confidence, negotiate workable terms and close with a commitment, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November 2026.$485ex GSTView course
- 24Nov2026Inbound Phone Sales FoundationsTue 24 and Wed 25 Nov · 1:30–4:30pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident inbound sales conversations, from the first hello to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, Tuesday 24 and Wednesday 25 November 2026.$485ex GSTView course
- 12Jan2027Outbound Sales EssentialsTue 12 Jan · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomOpen outbound calls with confidence, find what matters to the buyer and close for a clear next step, in this 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, on Tuesday 12 January 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 14Jan2027Outbound Sales FoundationsThu 14 and Tue 19 Jan · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident outbound sales calls, from mindset and getting past gatekeepers to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, Thursday 14 and Tuesday 19 January 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 18Feb2027Inbound Phone Sales EssentialsThu 18 Feb · 1:30–4:30pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomTurn more inbound calls into sales, without scripts or pressure, in this 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, on Thursday 18 February 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 3Mar2027Collections FoundationsWed 3 and Thu 4 Mar · 1:30–4:30pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomHandle conversations about overdue accounts with confidence, negotiate workable terms and close with a commitment, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, Wednesday 3 and Thursday 4 March 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 9Mar2027Outbound Sales EssentialsTue 9 Mar · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomOpen outbound calls with confidence, find what matters to the buyer and close for a clear next step, in this 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, on Tuesday 9 March 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 9Mar2027Inbound Phone Sales FoundationsTue 9 and Wed 10 Mar · 1:30–4:30pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident inbound sales conversations, from the first hello to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, Tuesday 9 and Wednesday 10 March 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 11Mar2027Outbound Sales FoundationsThu 11 and Tue 16 Mar · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident outbound sales calls, from mindset and getting past gatekeepers to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, Thursday 11 and Tuesday 16 March 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 11Mar2027Retention FoundationsThu 11 and Fri 12 Mar · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomKeep more of the customers who call to cancel: uncover the real reason, acknowledge it with empathy and rebuild the value, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, Thursday 11 and Friday 12 March 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 23Mar2027Inbound Phone Sales EssentialsTue 23 Mar · 1:30–4:30pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomTurn more inbound calls into sales, without scripts or pressure, in this 3-hour live online course with Simon Blair, on Tuesday 23 March 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 11May2027Outbound Sales EssentialsTue 11 May · 1:00–4:00pm AEST · 3 hours · Online via ZoomOpen outbound calls with confidence, find what matters to the buyer and close for a clear next step, in this 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, on Tuesday 11 May 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 13May2027Outbound Sales FoundationsThu 13 and Tue 18 May · 1:00–4:00pm AEST · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident outbound sales calls, from mindset and getting past gatekeepers to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, Thursday 13 and Tuesday 18 May 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 13Jul2027Outbound Sales EssentialsTue 13 Jul · 1:00–4:00pm AEST · 3 hours · Online via ZoomOpen outbound calls with confidence, find what matters to the buyer and close for a clear next step, in this 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, on Tuesday 13 July 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 15Jul2027Outbound Sales FoundationsThu 15 and Tue 20 Jul · 1:00–4:00pm AEST · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident outbound sales calls, from mindset and getting past gatekeepers to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, Thursday 15 and Tuesday 20 July 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 14Sep2027Outbound Sales EssentialsTue 14 Sep · 1:00–4:00pm AEST · 3 hours · Online via ZoomOpen outbound calls with confidence, find what matters to the buyer and close for a clear next step, in this 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, on Tuesday 14 September 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 16Sep2027Outbound Sales FoundationsThu 16 and Tue 21 Sep · 1:00–4:00pm AEST · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident outbound sales calls, from mindset and getting past gatekeepers to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, Thursday 16 and Tuesday 21 September 2027.$485ex GSTView course
- 9Nov2027Outbound Sales EssentialsTue 9 Nov · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 3 hours · Online via ZoomOpen outbound calls with confidence, find what matters to the buyer and close for a clear next step, in this 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, on Tuesday 9 November 2027.$315ex GSTView course
- 11Nov2027Outbound Sales FoundationsThu 11 and Tue 16 Nov · 1:00–4:00pm AEDT · 2 × 3 hours · Online via ZoomBuild confident outbound sales calls, from mindset and getting past gatekeepers to handling objections and closing, in this 2 × 3-hour live online course with Marc Carriere, Thursday 11 and Tuesday 16 November 2027.$485ex GSTView course
Public or private
Two ways to train live
Public courses cover our core frameworks and are ideal for fast deployment. Private delivery lets us customise the agenda, examples and practice to your goals.
Public course
Join a scheduled class with people from other organisations and industries.
- Book one employee or the whole team
- Fixed dates, published in advance
- Live online via Zoom
- $315–$645 per person (course dependent)
Private course
Your team only, with sessions aligned to your roles, offers and scenarios.
- Dates and times to suit your roster and time zone
- Live online or onsite at your workplace
- Customised for inbound sales, outbound sales, collections or retention
- Minimum 5 participants; more cost-effective for 5+ people
Why it matters
Why sales training matters
From winning new business to recovering overdue accounts and keeping valuable customers, your results depend on how well your team handles every conversation.
- Boost sales conversions with proven inbound and outbound techniques
- Improve cash flow with professional, structured collections conversations
- Retain more customers through confident, value-focused interactions
- Increase staff confidence and reduce turnover with clear frameworks they can rely on
- Deliver consistent outcomes across your sales, service and collections teams
Who it’s for
Built for anyone who sells, collects or retains
For anyone responsible for generating revenue, protecting cash flow or retaining customers, from a small business with one person answering sales calls to large contact centre teams.
Inbound & outbound sales reps
Turning incoming enquiries into sales, and making proactive calls that create new opportunities.
Collections officers
Recovering overdue payments while maintaining positive relationships.
Customer retention teams
Engaging with at-risk customers to reduce churn and protect revenue.
Contact centre agents
Working in high-volume environments where conversion and retention matter.
Account managers
Managing client portfolios with a focus on upsell, cross-sell and retention.
Small businesses
The owner, or the one or two people who handle new business calls, often without any formal sales training. Give them the polish and confidence to win more work.
Looking for customer service instead? Explore customer service training
ACXPA certified · sales rankings
How would your sales calls score?
CX Skills is the official training partner of ACXPA, which publishes the Australian Call Centre Rankings and assesses inbound sales and enquiry calls against 48+ metrics from the ACXPA Global Contact Centre CX Standards.
Our inbound phone sales, collections and retention courses are ACXPA certified and built on the same standards, whether your team is a small front desk or a large contact centre.
- ACXPA certified inbound phone sales, collections and retention courses
- Free public rankings, updated every quarter. ACXPA members see them updated every month
- Want your own score? ACXPA benchmarking independently assesses your calls, from a monthly snapshot against your sector average to head-to-head comparisons with competitors you choose
Data accurate as of September 2026
Ratings are based on the ACXPA Global Contact Centre CX Standards.
ACXPA membership
Want 25% off every live course, plus the tools to sell, collect and retain better?
ACXPA membership is a practitioner-built, vendor-neutral toolkit for anyone who sells, collects payments or keeps customers, and you don’t need to book a course to use it.
Members get self-paced courses to help lift sales and retention, the standards ACXPA uses to assess sales calls, tools to coach and track performance, and live access to contact centre leaders every fortnight.
- 17self-paced courses with certificates
- 65+tools, templates and resources
- 50+hours of live expert access a year
- 25%off CX Skills live public courses
Sharpen your sales skills, any time
Self-paced courses to help lift sales and retention, each with a workbook, quiz and certificate.
Plus one-minute refreshers that work well in a team huddle before the phones open.
Coach every salesperson
The Agent Performance Matrix plots each person on quality versus productivity, so you can see where coaching will lift results.
Business Members also get the Team Leader Coaching Guide, with tailored prep for 14 common scenarios, and an Employee Goal Tracker.
Live expert access
A relaxed, off-the-record Open Mic on Zoom every second Tuesday with ACXPA’s founder and CEO.
Plus monthly CX and Call Centre Roundtables, kept in a searchable library.
Plus member tools built for sales and retention
What every saved customer is worth
Customer lifetime value, churn and retention rate calculators to build the case for keeping customers.
The standard your calls are judged on
The ACXPA Global Contact Centre CX Standards: the phone behaviours ACXPA uses to assess sales and enquiry calls.
Monthly Call Centre Rankings
See how Australia’s best inbound sales centres are tracking every month. The public only sees them each quarter.
An ACXPA Individual Membership is $197 ex GST a year, and Business Membership starts at $497 for a team of five, under $100 per person.
Every member gets 25% off CX Skills live public courses: five people on one $485 Foundations course save $606.25, more than a Business Membership costs.
Self-paced online
Self-paced sales training
A flexible, affordable option when time, budget or scheduling are tight
Live training is the gold standard for building skills. When it isn’t practical, the self-paced Online Sales Skills pathway takes your team through the key sales topics in the right order, at their own pace.
- Short 10-minute lessons
- Certificate on completion
- Any device, anytime
From
$9.15
per person a month, ex GST
On the 100-user plan. Individual access is $30 a month.
View the self-paced sales pathwayPay monthly · No contracts · Cancel anytime
What’s included
- Short, engaging video lessons of about 10 minutes each
- Workbooks, quizzes and a digital certificate of completion
- 400+ and growing library of on-demand courses, included in every plan
- Accessible anytime, anywhere, from any device
The Online Sales Skills pathway
- Know Your Business
- Introduction to Selling
- Managing Customer Needs
- Outbound Calling
- Consultative Selling
- Closing the Sale
- Influencing Skills
- Negotiation Skills
Why CX Skills
Why our specialist training gets better results
We don’t run generic workshops. We specialise in sales, collections and retention training, delivered by trainers who know each field: Simon Blair for inbound sales, collections and retention, and Marc Carriere for outbound sales.
Revenue-focused
Every technique and framework is designed to drive outcomes, whether that’s converting enquiries, collecting payments or retaining customers.
Based on real evaluations
We’ve assessed thousands of sales, service and collections interactions. Our methods are grounded in what actually works.
Engaging, practical sessions
Role-plays, live demos and group challenges keep learners active and applying new skills immediately.
Trainers who’ve done the job
Seasoned professionals who’ve worked in sales and led teams. Zero fluff. All substance.
Measurable results
We target improvements in conversion, cash recovery and retention rates, and help you track progress over time.
Aligned to industry standards
Our training is aligned with the ACXPA Global Contact Centre CX Standards for professionalism and consistency.
Reviews
Rated 4.9/5 by people who’ve done the training
Recent reviews from our sales, collections and retention courses.
374 verified reviews across all CX Skills courses
Read every reviewSales, collections and retention training courses · 23 reviews
On Google · 39 reviews
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FAQs
Sales training questions
Streams, formats, pricing, certificates and how to book.
Do you run public sales training courses with fixed dates?
Which sales course is right for my team?
How long are the courses?
- Essentials: 1 × 3-hour session
- Foundations: 2 × 3-hour sessions live online, or typically a half day onsite
- PRO: 3 × 3-hour sessions live online, or a full day onsite
What’s the difference between public and private courses?
What are the minimum numbers?
Can the training be customised for our business?
Do participants receive a certificate?
How much does sales training cost?
Do the outbound sales courses cover B2B and B2C calling?
Is online training cost-effective?
Who delivers the training?
Do you offer self-paced sales training?
Talk to us
Questions about training your team?
Book a call to talk it through, or send us a message and we’ll get back to you.
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Prefer the phone? Call +61 3 9008 7287 (Mon–Fri, 8:30–17:30 Melbourne time) or email hello@cxskills.com.au.
Ready to lift your team’s sales results?
Send one person to a public course, book training built around your team, or start self-paced today.