Operational Excellence in Call Centre Management: Occupational Certificate – Contact Centre Manager (Accredited)
NQF Level: 5 | Credits: 8 | Duration: 65 Hours (18 Weeks × 3.5-hour sessions OR 10 Days × 6.5 hours)
Accredited by: Services SETA | Entry Requirements: Matric or equivalent, English proficiency, Computer Literacy
Recommended for: Managers, Supervisors, and professionals in Marketing, Risk Management, and Customer Relations
Master the skills to lead and optimise call centre operations in a VUCA environment. This accredited program integrates AI-driven simulations and cognitive games to enhance practical skills in customer risk management, communication, and contingency planning.
Description
✅ Purpose and Rationale
Call centres are at the heart of customer experience and business continuity. This course equips learners with advanced tools to manage customer risk, develop contingency plans, and foster creative problem-solving. By incorporating AI and gamified learning, participants gain hands-on experience in strategic decision-making and innovation.
📘 Course Content
Learners will be able to:
- Identify product features, advantages, and benefits for customers
- Use effective communication techniques to establish customer relationships
- Assess and manage customer risks in dynamic environments
- Develop, test, and revise contingency plans for risk management
- Demonstrate understanding of business processes and potential risks
- Apply creative thinking skills through AI-driven cognitive games
- Create and present a customer risk management plan in a simulated “Dragons’ Den” scenario
🧭 Who Should Enrol?
- Call centre managers and supervisors
- Customer service and operations professionals
- Risk management and marketing specialists
- Anyone seeking to enhance leadership and operational excellence in customer-facing roles





