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Telephone Etiquette

Answering standards, transfers, taking a message, handling a difficult caller and the wake-up call procedure.

Overview

Answering standards, transfers, taking a message, handling a difficult caller and the wake-up call procedure. The course is built around the procedure as it is actually carried out on shift, with a written standard, the common mistakes, and a checklist to work through.

What you will be able to do

  • Carry out the procedure to the written standard without supervision.
  • Recognise the common failures in this task and correct them.
  • Complete the associated checklist and record the result.
  • Know when the situation must be escalated to a supervisor.

Requirements

No prior study is required. Access to the relevant work area is useful for the practice checklist.

Curriculum

Orientation 2 lessons · 13 min
  1. text Why this matters: Telephone Etiquette Preview 8 min
  2. text What you will be able to do: Telephone Etiquette 5 min
The standard 3 lessons · 31 min
  1. video The procedure demonstrated: Telephone Etiquette 14 min
  2. text The written standard: Telephone Etiquette 12 min
  3. pdf Reference sheet: Telephone Etiquette 5 min
In practice 3 lessons · 32 min
  1. text Common mistakes: Telephone Etiquette 10 min
  2. text Working under pressure: Telephone Etiquette 10 min
  3. checklist Practice checklist: Telephone Etiquette 12 min
Assessment 1 lessons · 8 min
  1. text Review before the quiz: Telephone Etiquette 8 min

Frequently asked questions

How long does this course take?

About 60 minutes of study, which can be split across shifts.

Is a certificate issued?

Yes. A certificate with a verification code is issued once the course and its assessment are passed.

Is the course available in Arabic?

Yes. Every lesson exists in English and Arabic, and the Arabic version is laid out right to left.

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This course inside a full programme

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