Telephone Etiquette

AIB TELEPHONE ETIQUETTE

Course Description: 
Telephone Etiquette 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 who make calls to customers and other bank staff. This course is appropriate for call-center staff as an introduction to telephone skills.

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

  • Prepare for typical calls

  • Set up work area to support organized telephone communications

  • Use professional call greetings

  • Use appropriate language and voice inflection during telephone conversations

  • Use questioning and listening skills that support effective telephone communication

  • Handle special telephone tasks professionally

  • Use effective skills when working with technology tools

Course Credit:  AIB -  0 ;  ICB -  2.5

Delivery Methods:  This course is available in the following formats:

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