A well-designed customer training program should include an on-the-job training component, which enables employees to gain hands-on experience in handling real-world customer issues and conflicts. This exposure provides them with an understanding of how employees interact with customers, respond to their inquiries, and resolve issues.
To facilitate this learning, new employees can be given the opportunity to observe real-time conversations with clients, with the option to ask follow-up questions afterwards. Once they have gained sufficient knowledge and skills, they can be gradually given more responsibility, such as handling calls for a short period under the guidance of a coach, manager, or experienced employee.