{"id":283618,"date":"2022-10-31T17:31:51","date_gmt":"2022-10-31T17:31:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/?p=283618"},"modified":"2026-03-25T09:20:03","modified_gmt":"2026-03-25T09:20:03","slug":"customer-service-training-videos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/customer-service-training-videos\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Improve Customer Service Training With Video"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to customer service training, video is right up there at the top of the tree. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It lets learners <em>understand <\/em>and <em>visualise <\/em>the answers to key questions: how should they act in this scenario? What do they offer in that situation? How do they respond when a customer acts awkwardly, or isn\u2019t happy? Training gives them the tools to deliver the service your customers need, and expect.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let&#8217;s talk some more about <em>why <\/em>and <em>how <\/em>to use video to supercharge customer service training in your business\u2026<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_use_video_for_customer_service_training\"><\/span><strong>Why use video for customer service training?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to training your team in customer service, there are lots of options available &#8211; face-to-face sessions, manuals, brochures and workshops. So why choose video?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There are a variety of reasons why it\u2019s such a great choice:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Consistency <\/strong>&#8211; This is one of the watchwords of <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/customer-service-examples\/\">great customer service<\/a> &#8211; customers want to be treated consistently, with a sustained level of knowledge across your team. The problem is, by definition, training is often delivered <em>inconsistently &#8211; <\/em>by different people, in different styles, covering and emphasising different elements. Video fixes this issue &#8211; it allows you to really \u2018nail down\u2019 the message &#8211; and deliver it consistently, every time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Value &#8211; <\/strong>Because of the above, you can dramatically save on training costs. This is because you pay once, up-front, for the creation of the content &#8211; and then deliver it scalably, time and again. The more you use it, the better the value!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Effectiveness &#8211; <\/strong>Video is a multi-sensory mix, making it a great tool for learning. It\u2019s widely known that people absorb information in <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/employee-training-methods\/\">a variety of different ways<\/a> &#8211; some prefer to see, others to listen, others still to touch and feel. Video combines audio-visual elements with motion &#8211; making it a highly effective tool for knowledge transfer and retention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Repeatability &#8211; <\/strong>Unfortunately, plenty of conventional training is delivered once, and soon forgotten. It\u2019s more or less impossible for the human brain to absorb <em>every <\/em>piece of information delivered in a session, and it\u2019s inevitable that some will be forgotten, missed or slip through the cracks. In theory, the learner could ask questions or request recaps from the instructor, but &#8211; for a variety of reasons &#8211; that isn\u2019t always possible, or realistic to expect. Video is great because it allows learning to be revisited and repeated, regularly and at scale.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Great_examples_of_customer_service_training_videos\"><\/span><strong>Great examples of customer service training videos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, let\u2019s take a little look at the sort of customer service training videos companies are creating &#8211; what it does, why it works, and what lessons you might be able to take away when it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/training-video-production\/\">creating your own training videos<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nikwax\"><\/span><strong>Nikwax<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NikWax\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1043701719?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s a video we created to educate retail salespeople on how to explain the benefits of Nikwax. Nikwax is a coating and cleaning product designed to extend the lifespan of waterproof garments. Of course, there\u2019s a <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/sales-video-production\/\">sales and upselling<\/a> element to this video, but the most important thing is that this is a real value-add for the customer. It\u2019s a relatively low-cost addition that\u2019s designed to significantly extend the value of their investment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the great things about this video &#8211; and a common thread throughout some of these great examples &#8211; is that it replicates the actual store environment and sales process. Using animation to do this is a really smart move, since it allows you to control every element of what\u2019s on screen. It\u2019s also a little less \u2018cheesy\u2019 than some live-action videos which aim to achieve the same thing!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Clean_Brands\"><\/span><strong>Clean Brands<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-vimeo wp-block-embed-vimeo wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Cleanbrands - Installation &amp; Warranty\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1043692624?dnt=1&amp;app_id=122963\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen; picture-in-picture; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Another video we created. This time the company is called Clean Brands. Their Clean Rest range includes mattress encasements designed to protect against bed bugs, allergens, and moisture. It&#8217;s a practical, functional product &#8211; and their training video reflects exactly that.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If we do say so ourselves, the video is a masterclass in clarity. It opens with a simple promise: five steps to install the mattress encasement. That framing does a lot of work before a single instruction is given. The viewer immediately knows what they&#8217;re getting, how long it will take to learn, and that the task is manageable. Setting expectations upfront is a small but powerful technique that reduces resistance before training has even begun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From there, the video walks through each step in clean, logical sequence &#8211; no fluff, no unnecessary detail. Each instruction builds directly on the last, which means the viewer is never confused about where they are in the process. This kind of linear, step-by-step structure is ideal for procedural training: it mirrors how the task is actually performed, which makes it easier to remember and replicate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What&#8217;s particularly smart is how the video ends. After the final installation step, it transitions naturally into the product&#8217;s broader benefits &#8211; protection against mould, pet dander, allergens &#8211; and then covers warranty terms in clear, plain language. This is an often-overlooked opportunity in training videos. Rather than stopping at how, it briefly addresses why this matters and what to watch out for. That completeness builds confidence in both the product and the people using it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The closing line &#8211; &#8220;Protect your investments and your customers with encasements designed to last&#8221; &#8211; is a neat reminder of the bigger picture. Even in a short, functional how-to video, tying the training back to a meaningful outcome gives employees something to connect with beyond the task itself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Nintendo\"><\/span><strong>Nintendo<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nintendo Training 1991\" width=\"1080\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WYjgHLFZMa0?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s zip back in time to 1991, and a training series produced by gaming giants Nintendo. Keeping in mind that this content is now thirty years old, it looks a little dated and, as you\u2019re watching it, you\u2019re constantly expecting to cringe. We all remember <em>this <\/em>type of training video!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But what this actually does really well, to the extent that you find yourself watching out of light entertainment rather than obligation, is inject humour to make important points.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Take for instance the guy returning his SNES wrapped in duct tape and covered in stains that look suspiciously like cola spills. Some of the character work here is legit entertaining, and has you smiling at the screen, but every scenario depicts an important, relatable scenario and explains how to act if that scenario (albeit, dialled back a little!) actually occurs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_top_tips_for_great_customer_service_training_videos\"><\/span><strong>5 top tips for great customer service training videos<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Dont_try_and_do_it_all_in_one_go\"><\/span>1. <strong>Don\u2019t try and do it all in one go<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The author and speaker Damian Hughes often uses an analogy for training that centres around tennis balls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He talks about how easy it is to catch one tennis ball when it\u2019s thrown to you &#8211; but how it&nbsp; becomes progressively difficult as more balls are thrown. Two is slightly more difficult, three is really challenging, and once you get to four or five, the likelihood is that all of them are going to end up rolling around on the floor!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This metaphor cuts to an important truth about training: if you try and get people to remember a huge number of different things, there\u2019s a high likelihood nothing will end up sticking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s the job of the leader, coach or trainer, to identify the individual changes that will make the biggest difference to the overall performance.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Applying this logic to your <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/how-to-train-employees-using-video\/\">training videos<\/a>, what we\u2019re saying is: break down the key messages into bite sized chunks, mantras and acronyms. (The Tout\u2019s Budgens example offers great inspiration here.)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And, above all, break your message down into smaller segments: 10 x 1 minute videos are so much better than 1 x 10 minute video!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Make_learning_easy_to_find_revisit_and_refresh\"><\/span>2. <strong>Make learning easy to find, revisit and refresh<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019ve already discussed how learning can sometimes be delivered once and then left alone. This clearly isn\u2019t the optimal way to treat training and upskilling in your business!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s really important to make sure training can be user-led. What this means is making video content available all the time, in a clearly indexed way, so people can find the exact content they need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This doesn\u2019t need to be overly complicated. Here at Wyzowl, for example, our team uses Google Drive as our file sharing system. Each team member has their own personal \u2018My Drive\u2019 with their own files in, but they also have access to \u2018Shared Drives\u2019 &#8211; such as Resources, Marketing, and Company Documentation. If anyone needs to find training content at any time, they know exactly where to look for it.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Block_out_time_for_training\"><\/span><strong>3. Block out time for training<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There will always be an excuse or a reason not to do training &#8211; it\u2019s, by default, the lowest-priority thing you\u2019ll face on a purely day-to-day level. But just think about the damage that does over time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here at Wyzowl, we block off half a day per month minimum for <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/importance-of-training-development\/\">training and personal development<\/a> &#8211; and ensure it\u2019s displayed in our group calendar.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">However much you feel you can commit to in your team, and remember, it\u2019s consistency that wins the day here. It\u2019s much better to allocate one day per month over a course of a year, than two days once per year.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Choose_the_right_style_of_video\"><\/span>4. <strong>Choose the right style of video<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As you can see purely from the examples we\u2019ve talked about in this article, there are so many different <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/types-of-video\/\">types of video<\/a> to choose from. <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/animated-video\/\">Professional animation<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/demo-video\/\">demo videos<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/live-action-video-production\/\">live action<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/interactive-video-production\/\">interactive<\/a> and plenty more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even within those umbrellas, there are so many creative and stylistic decisions to make about the best way to communicate your message and make it stick with your employees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s no silver bullet or quickfire way to make these decisions: our only advice is to take your time, do your research and &#8211; if you\u2019re unsure &#8211; make sure to <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/contact-us\/\">speak to an expert.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Track_track_track\"><\/span>5. <strong>Track, track, track<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Providing the right content is a significant part of the battle &#8211; but it won\u2019t win you the war!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also important to keep track of what training is happening in the business &#8211; and, crucially, how effective it\u2019s being. There are lots of different ways to track not only how training is being received and digested by your employees, but also how that\u2019s translating into an enhanced customer service experience at the ground level.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Digital businesses might consider using online surveys &#8211; tools like SurveyMonkey offer customer service\/experience surveys as a template.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/wyzowl.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/img_61f1555d19a62.png?w=1080&#038;quality=80&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Physical\/retail stores might consider using feedback buttons &#8211; which are a quick and easy way for customers to flag good, bad or indifferent experiences, driving insight you\u2019d usually miss out on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Survey and speak to your team, too, in regularly scheduled catchups: encourage an open, honest culture where they can talk to yourself, and each other, about the situations they find difficult. This can help guide <em>future <\/em>learning videos you create.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">And then, tracking to make sure training is working for your team &#8211; and driving the customer experience forward &#8211; you\u2019ll know that you\u2019re definitely moving in the right direction!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Thanks for reading<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It doesn\u2019t matter what niche, industry or sector you\u2019re operating in &#8211; customer service is, without doubt, one of the keys to success.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">By investing in video as a <a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/customer-service-videos\/\">customer service training tool<\/a>, you\u2019re equipping your business with one of the most versatile, flexible and long-term-valuable content types: and giving yourself the best chance of customer retention, loyalty and brand advocacy into the future.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Need some advice on getting started? <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/wyzowl.com\/pricing\/\">Click here<\/a> to get some free, no-obligation advice from one of our friendly video experts!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to customer service training, there are many options available. 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