“Speak with confidence. Connect with impact.”

Power Your Voice. Own the Call. Deliver Confidence, Clarity, and Courtesy on Every Ring.

Master the art of professional phone communication with our dynamic Telephone Etiquette course. You will explore practical techniques for handling calls with clarity, calm, and confidence. The course guides you step-by-step through inbound and outbound interactions, managing difficult callers, and projecting professionalism in every tone. With focused modules, real-world case studies, and engaging activities, you'll gain the tools to speak effectively, listen actively, and build trust one call at a time. Designed for those ready to elevate their presence on the phone, this course transforms everyday conversations into standout experiences.

Learning Objectives

By the end of this course , you will be able to:

  • Identify the key components of effective phone etiquette, including phrasing, tone, and active listening.

  • Demonstrate appropriate language for telephone communication, avoiding slang and emphasizing positive, professional phrasing.

  • Recognize and reduce distractions to maintain professionalism during calls.

  • Apply best practices for managing inbound calls with clear introductions and patient customer support.

  • Prepare effectively for outbound calls and present information with clarity and confidence.

  • Handle rude or angry callers with calm, empathy, and solution-focused responses.

  • Manage interoffice calls by transferring, holding, and messaging with professional courtesy.

  • Utilize voicemail systems efficiently, leaving and responding to messages with appropriate tone and content.

  • Implement diverse training methods to improve telephone etiquette across team members.

  • Evaluate and correct poor telephone etiquette using call monitoring, peer feedback, and customer surveys.

Course curriculum

    1. Welcome!

    2. Overview

    3. Learning Goals

    1. Overview

    2. Choosing the Right Words

    3. Speaking with the Right Tone

    4. Articulating Your Words

    5. Exercise: Enhancing My Speaking Skills

    6. Focusing on the Caller’s Message

    7. Exercise: Sharpening My Listening Abilities

    8. Scenario Exploration

    9. Module 2 || Review Questions

    1. Overview

    2. Using Polite Language

    3. Exercise: Boosting Phone Courtesy

    4. Avoiding Informal Language

    5. Identifying and Avoiding Slang

    6. Maintaining Professional Distance

    7. Practice: Professional Rewording

    8. Focusing on Positive Communication

    9. Scenario Exploration

    10. Module 3 || Review Questions

    1. Overview

    2. Keeping Calls Professional

    3. Staying Focused During Calls

    4. Exercise: Improving Concentration

    5. Creating a Distraction-Free Environment

    6. Identifying and Addressing Distractions

    7. Maintaining Control of Your Space

    8. Scenario Exploration

    9. Module 4 || Review Questions

    1. Overview

    2. Keeping Introductions Brief

    3. Making a Clear Introduction

    4. Prioritizing the Caller’s Concerns

    5. Exercise: Customer-Centered Conversations

    6. Practicing Patience on the Phone

    7. Patience Development Exercise

    8. Scenario Exploration

    9. Module 5 || Review Questions

    1. Overview

    2. Preparing Before Dialing

    3. Preparation Practice Exercise

    4. Clearly Stating Your Identity

    5. Explaining the Purpose Clearly

    6. Protecting Client Privacy

    7. Scenario Exploration

    8. Module 6 || Review Questions

About this course

  • $25.00
  • 98 lessons
  • Study Model

    Online - Certificate of Completion Included

  • Duration

    6 – 7 hrs

  • Accreditation

    Pending

  • Skill Level