Helpdesk / Technical Support Customer Service PRO Course
$548 per person ex GST (Discounts Available) delivered via 3 x 3-Hour Sessions
The Technical Support Customer Service PRO training course is a premium 9-hour training program, designed to equip employees in technical support, help desk, and customer support roles with advanced service skills that drive outstanding customer experiences.
This is not just another generic customer service course.
Instead, this training is built on real-world industry insights, incorporating learnings from over 50,000 customer interactions and aligning with the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA) Contact Centre Quality Standards.
Delivered over 3 x 3-hour live virtual sessions (or as a 1-day onsite course), participants will develop a structured, high-impact approach to customer support.
They’ll learn how to proactively identify and resolve customer needs, communicate with clarity and empathy, and handle even the most challenging customer interactions with confidence.
If you’re looking to elevate the quality of customer support in your business, this expert-led training will ensure your employees have the skills and behaviours needed to deliver exceptional service – every time
Help Desk / Technical Support Customer Service PRO Course Fast Facts
What Makes the Tech Support PRO Training Course Different?
The Tech Support Customer Service PRO course is designed for employees who need advanced customer service and technical support skills.
Whether they are handling complex troubleshooting, technical inquiries, or difficult customer interactions, this training ensures they have the confidence, techniques, and mindset to deliver superior customer experiences.
Delivered in three structured sessions, this course builds on foundational skills and introduces higher-level customer engagement, problem-solving, and service techniques that lead to better customer outcomes and improved job performance.
Who is This Course For?
The Tech Support Customer Service PRO course is designed for employees in technical support, help desk, and customer service roles who interact with customers over the phone and provide troubleshooting, problem resolution, and technical assistance.
Whether you’re onboarding new employees and want to equip them with the right skills from day one or upskilling existing staff to deliver premium customer experiences, this course provides the advanced techniques, communication skills, and structured problem-solving methods they need to succeed.
It’s suitable for all industries, products, and services where employees assist customers with technical inquiries, IT issues, or support-related challenges.
Typical roles include:
✔️ Technical Support Agents/Employees – Handling troubleshooting, diagnostics, and customer support queries.
✔️ Help Desk Agents/Employees – Managing first-line support and resolving customer issues efficiently.
✔️ IT Helpdesk Staff – Providing IT-related technical assistance and support services.
✔️ Call Centre Agents (Tech Support Focused) – Managing technical inquiries, software/hardware support, and escalations.
This course ensures your employees have the confidence, skills, and strategies to handle technical support calls effectively, reduce escalations, and enhance customer satisfaction.
Tech Support Customer Service PRO Course Modules
Delivered over nine hours of online training (3 x 3-hour sessions) or 8 hours onsite, the Technical Support and Help Desk Customer Service Training PRO course will teach your employees the premium skills that the most successful customer support employees in the world use to deliver superior customer experiences and efficient first contact resolution.
The skills taught are aligned with the Australian Contact Centre Phone Quality Standards, consisting of five core competencies and 18 behaviours required to deliver great customer service support over the phone, whether it’s working from the office, contact centre or working from home.
The training consists of powerful demonstrations and practice in premium behaviours, with seven key modules outlined below.
Session 1 (3 Hours)
1. The Psychology of Customer Service & Support
This module sets the scene for what customers expect when seeking technical support and explores what makes a poor, average, or superior customer service experience.
Employees will learn how to identify different types of difficult customers and understand what they need from their service experience.
We’ll also cover the science behind emotions and how they impact brain chemistry and functions, helping employees better manage challenging situations.
2. How to Engage
Employees will learn how to create a strong first impression by demonstrating empathy, ownership, and intent, helping to build trust with customers.
We’ll also cover how to manage customer expectations effectively and provide confidence that technical issues will be resolved.
This module includes live tech and customer support simulations for hands-on practice.
Session 2 (3 Hours)
3. Needs Discovery
Employees will learn three critical discovery techniques (as used by the FBI) to identify and confirm the root cause of customer issues.
The trainer will demonstrate these techniques using real-world scenarios to improve troubleshooting efficiency.
Employees will practice applying these techniques to develop better problem-solving habits.
4. How to Educate
Employees will learn how to proactively educate and inform customers with technical instructions, product details, and process information in a way that maximizes first-contact resolution.
Key techniques include clarity, pacing, pausing, and checking for understanding and comfort.
Session 3 (3 Hours)
5. How to Close
Employees will learn how to avoid awkward or abrupt call endings by applying a structured closing approach.
Techniques covered include final checks, expressions of gratitude, and warm farewells that leave a lasting positive impression.
6. Handling Difficult Customers
This module explores the science behind emotions and how they impact customer interactions.
Employees will learn a two-step method for de-escalating difficult customer interactions, using empathy and effective communication techniques.
We’ll cover the best language, tone, and actions to improve call outcomes.
7. Bringing it all together!
Employees will engage in extensive role-playing exercises to practice their newly learned customer support skills.
These interactive exercises will reinforce confidence, enabling employees to apply their skills immediately in real-world scenarios.
Designed for Live Online Learning – Interactive & Engaging
The Technical Support Customer Service PRO course has been designed specifically for live virtual delivery, ensuring high engagement, expert-led coaching, and practical skill development.
Delivered via Zoom or Teams, employees actively participate in real-time discussions, hands-on exercises, and role-playing scenarios to reinforce their learning.
With the flexibility of online training, employees can join from anywhere—whether they’re in the office, working remotely, or across multiple locations—making it a convenient, cost-effective training solution for businesses of all sizes.
The course is structured into three 3-hour modules, allowing for:
✔️ Minimal disruption to daily operations with short, structured sessions
✔️ Higher knowledge retention by breaking up learning into manageable parts
✔️ More opportunities for practice, coaching, and real-time feedback
This training is designed to ensure that employees walk away with practical skills they can apply immediately to improve customer interactions, technical support efficiency, and problem resolution strategies.
Public, Private & Onsite Course Delivery Options – Choose What Works Best For You!
The Tech Support Customer Service PRO Training course is delivered live via Zoom or as an onsite training option, providing flexible learning opportunities to fit your business needs.
✅ Public Courses (Online: 3 x 3-hour sessions) – Open to anyone, perfect for training individuals or small teams, with the added benefit of learning alongside professionals from different industries.
✅ Private Courses (Online or Onsite: 1 full day / 8 hours) – Designed for larger teams or businesses needing customised training, with flexible scheduling and tailored content. Onsite delivery allows for a fully immersive, face-to-face training experience at your location.
Explore the key differences below to find the right fit for your team!
Feature | 🎓 Public Course (Online) | 🏢 Private Course (Online or Onsite) |
---|---|---|
Who it's for | Individuals & small teams | Larger teams & customised training |
Session Length | 3 x 3-hour live online sessions | Flexible: 3 x 3-hour online sessions or 1 full day (8-hour onsite) |
Schedule | Fixed Dates & Times | Choose your own date/time |
Customisation | Standard course content | Tailored role-plays, examples & scenarios |
Collaboration | Learn with professionals from other industries | Private discussions & focused learning |
Delivery Method | Live online (Zoom/Teams) | Live online or onsite (at your location) |
Best For | Onboarding & upskilling quickly | Team-wide consistency & specific challenges |
📅 Want to train a few people quickly? → Check below for upcoming public course dates
🏢 Need training just for your team? → Contact us for a private course quote
About your Trainer, Simon Blair
The effectiveness of any training course is dependent on the skills and experience of the trainer, and the Technical Support and Help Desk Customer Service Training PRO course is facilitated by Simon Blair, one of Australia’s leading Customer Service Trainers.
When he’s not training, Simon is the General Manager of Quality Insights for the Australian Customer Experience Professionals Association (ACXPA) so he lives and breathes what it takes to deliver great customer experiences all across Australia.
Simon is a father of 4 and lives in the Eastern Suburbs of Melbourne. His twin girls keep him busy running around following their footy careers (one is an AFLW footballer with Collingwood) and he has a great love of music.
He does land the odd corporate or private gig around town as an acoustic guitarist and singer belting out rock and pop classics.
He has great adventures with his partner Ines, loves the North Melbourne Kangaroos footy team and every now and then escapes into other worlds when playing Dungeon & Dragons with his mates. He likes to call himself a ‘cool nerd’.
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Why Choose CX Skills?
At CX Skills, we focus on what we do best - delivering expert-led training in customer service, customer experience (CX), contact centres, workforce optimisation (WFM/WFO), and workplace wellness. Unlike generic training providers, our courses are developed and facilitated by industry professionals with real-world experience who know what it takes to succeed.
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.
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Pricing and Payment Options
The Technical Support and Help Desk Customer Service Training PRO course is just $548 per employee ex GST.
Simply select the preferred public course date at the bottom of this page, along with how many tickets you’d like to purchase, or contact us to discuss a private booking.
Payment can be made instantly using a credit card, or you can request an invoice on the checkout page (the invoice must be paid in full before the training commences).
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).
- Want to train all your tech support employees? We offer volume discounts for training large teams. Contact us for customised pricing and availability.
Purchase Tickets to a Public Tech Support Customer Service PRO Course
All the publicly available Help Desk / Technical Support Customer Service PRO courses are listed below and are delivered virtually (online).
Click on your preferred date below to purchase tickets.
Tickets can be purchased instantly using a credit card, or you can request an invoice on the checkout page.
If you have larger numbers (typically more than 6) and would like more flexibility with dates and times, contact us for pricing and availability on a private course.
New public course dates are published on a regular basis!
May 2025 Tech Support Customer Service PRO
Online via Zoom Price: $548.00 AUD ex GSTEmpower your technical support/helpdesk employees with premium customer service skills in the May 2025 Tech Support PRO course delivered over 3 x 3-hour live virtual/online sessions (total 9 hours training).
July 2025 Tech Support Customer Service PRO
Online via Zoom Price: $548.00 AUD ex GSTEmpower your technical support/helpdesk employees with premium customer service skills in the July 2025 Tech Support PRO course delivered over 3 x 3-hour live virtual/online sessions (total 9 hours training).
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