Telephone Etiquette
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.
| Price | $130 Nonmembers / $95 Members |
| Course Credits | AIB: 0.25 |
| Prerequisites | None |
| Required Software | None |
| Optional Software | Adobe Acrobat Reader and RealPlayer |
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
Questions? Please contact training@aba.com for more information.

