Course Overview
Elevate your professional telephone communication with this half-day Professional Telephone Communication course. Designed for individuals seeking to improve their telephone interactions, this interactive workshop offers practical techniques and strategies to enhance clarity, efficiency, and professionalism in every call.
Whether you’re handling customer enquiries, conducting business negotiations or dealing with difficult conversations, this course will highlight you with the essential skills you need to enable you to communicate effectively over the telephone.
Course Content
Introduction to Telephone Communication
- The importance of telephone skills in professional settings
- Common challenges and how to overcome them
Building a Professional Telephone Manner
- Techniques for creating a positive first impression
- Using tone, pitch, and pace effectively
- Managing caller expectations and building rapport
Effective Listening Skills
- Active listening techniques specific to phone conversations
- Identifying and responding to verbal cues
- Ensuring mutual understanding
Clear and Concise Communication
- Structuring your calls for maximum clarity
- Avoiding jargon and ambiguity
- Strategies for managing irate or upset callers
- Techniques for staying calm and composed
- Turning negative interactions into positive outcomes
Techniques for simplifying complex information
Handling Difficult Calls
Telephone Etiquette and Best Practices
- Professional opening and closing statements
- Effective use of hold and transfer functions
- Maintaining confidentiality and professionalism
Course Benefits
By the end of this workshop, you will possess a comprehensive set of telephone skills that will enable you to handle calls with greater confidence and professionalism. Join us to refine your telephone communication abilities and enhance your effectiveness in any professional setting.
Next Steps
If you would like to book a place on this course please click on the ‘Book Course’ button to the right of this page and login or register for a user account to complete your booking(s). Any queries please do not hesitate to contact us via [email protected] or call us on 01481 224570.
If no date is scheduled for this course at the present time please click on the ‘Register Interest’ button and login or register for a user account so that we can add you to our course interest register. This register allows us to contact our tutors and finalise dates for a course as soon as we have a few people who have expressed their interest, so the more delegates who register their interest, the sooner we can schedule a particular course.