Call Center Management Overview and Applications
Course Description
This course provides an overview of the business of call centers. Areas of emphasis include operations, people, customer relationship, leadership, and business management.
Topics and Objectives
Business of Call Centers
- Describe the origin and evolution of call centers.
- Examine various types and structures of call centers and their roles in organizations.
- Describe the impact of call centers on an organization
Operations Management Overview
- Examine the daily operations management functions of call centers.
- Compare and contrast key call center and individual performance indicators among different types of call centers.
- Illustrate the uses of common call center systems and technology.
People Management Overview
- Examine human resources, regulatory, and workforce diversity issues that impact call centers.
- Analyze factors influencing call center staffing and scheduling plans.
- Examine various techniques used to measure and manage call center workforce performance.
Customer Relationship Management Overview
- Differentiate between internal and external customers.
- Examine customer relationship management (CRM) practices and procedures.
- Explain a call center's role in supporting organizational CRM strategies.
Leadership and Business Management
- Describe the characteristics of call center leadership.
- Examine the financial aspects of call center management.
- Evaluate the impact of a call center on organizational success.
