Patent · US Expired

System and method for increasing completion of training

US7174010B2 · kind B2 · utility

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24Claims
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Filing dateSep 20, 2002
Grant dateFeb 6, 2007
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Expiry dateFeb 23, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04M3/5183
  • WIPO fieldTelecommunications
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

Improving the frequency with which agents complete training in a call center or other constituent contact environment. Agents working in call centers are typically given periodic training to improve their skills. Training breaks are scheduled at various times throughout the day that can depend on the workload of the call center. However, often times the agents are unable to receive or complete their training during the scheduled training break due to unexpected work loads and other interruptions. The present invention enables monitoring and recording of whether training is received and completed during a training break. If the training was not completed, the training break is stored and rescheduled for a later time. The invention also facilitates completion of missed training breaks by providing spontaneous training breaks during periods of unexpectedly lower workload at the call center.

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