Telephone Etiquette  

 

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TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE


Delivery Options: This course can be delivered in the classroom and is also a self-paced online course:

Self-paced online course - ABA eLearning (length: 2 hours)
Price: $95 members; $130 non-members  
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This course is also available at discounted prices under an annual license.  A Learning Extension is available for this course. Call or email for details.

Participant's Handbook and Trainer's Guide - Tools for in-house training
Handbook:  Catalog #3005030
$36.75 member; $57.75 non-member
Trainer's Guide:  Catalog #3005031
$95 member; $135 non-member

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Please note:  Telephone Etiquette is printed on demand as ordered.  The Handbook and Trainer's Guide may not be returned.

Course Description:  This course covers fundamental skills and techniques for using the telephone effectively on the job. It spotlights the importance of the telephone as a business tool and provides practical tips and techniques for its effective use.

Audience:  Branch and administrative office staff who answer calls or make calls to customers and other bank staff. This is appropriate for call center staff as an introduction to telephone skills. Consultative selling skills for call center employees is specifically addressed in Tele-consulting.

Learning Objectives:  After completing this course, students will be able to:

    • Prepare for typical calls you make and receive.
    • Set up your work area to support effective telephone communication.
    • Use effective call greetings as a caller and receiver.
    • Speak with an effective telephone voice.
    • Use appropriate language during telephone conversations.
    • Use questioning and listening skills that support effective telephone communication.
    • Use an effective approach to handle special telephone tasks like call transfers, taking messages, call backs, holds, interruptions, and unintentional disconnects.

Course Credit:  AIB – 0.25;  ICB – 0.00

For further information, please call Elisa Legg at 212-297-1679 or elegg@nyba.com.

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