An Interactive 5-Day Training Course

Workforce Planning & Scheduling in Contact Centers

Optimizing Forecasting, Staffing Models, and Scheduling for Contact Center Performance

NASBA

Course Introduction

This Workforce Planning & Scheduling in Contact Centers training course provides professionals with the knowledge required to plan and schedule workforce resources effectively within contact center environments. The training course focuses on forecasting workload, calculating staffing requirements, and aligning schedules with service level targets. Participants will learn how workforce planning improves operational efficiency, customer experience, and cost management. The training course explains how contact center demand patterns influence staffing decisions and scheduling strategies. Emphasis is placed on balancing service levels, occupancy, and operational productivity. Participants will also understand how structured workforce planning supports consistent service delivery.

The training course further develops skills in forecasting techniques, scheduling models, and intraday management. Participants will learn how to manage shrinkage, create staffing plans, and optimize shift design. The training course also addresses real-time monitoring, performance management, and adherence tracking. Participants will understand how workforce planning tools support decision-making and operational control. Additionally, the training course explains how organizations improve accuracy and efficiency using structured scheduling approaches. By the end of the training course, participants will be equipped to manage workforce planning and scheduling within contact center environments.

This Workforce Planning & Scheduling in Contact Centers training course will highlight:

  • Understanding contact center workforce planning
  • Forecasting workload and demand
  • Developing staffing models
  • Designing effective schedules
  • Managing real-time workforce performance

Objectives

At the end of this Workforce Planning & Scheduling in Contact Centers training course, you will learn to:

  • Understand workforce planning in contact centers
  • Forecast contact center demand
  • Develop staffing models
  • Create workforce schedules
  • Manage real-time workforce performance

Training Methodology

This training course provides structured guidance on workforce planning and scheduling within contact center operations. The methodology focuses on forecasting techniques, staffing models, and scheduling optimization. Participants will examine workforce metrics, operational constraints, and real-time management approaches. The course emphasizes practical workforce planning considerations for contact center environments.

Organisational Impact

This Workforce Planning & Scheduling in Contact Centers training course will enable organisations to:

  • Improve contact center service levels
  • Optimize staffing efficiency
  • Reduce operational costs
  • Improve scheduling accuracy
  • Enhance customer experience
  • Strengthen workforce governance

Personal Impact

Participants will develop:

  • Understand workforce planning concepts
  • Improve forecasting skills
  • Develop staffing models
  • Create effective schedules
  • Manage real-time performance
  • Enhance workforce planning knowledge

Who Should Attend?

This OXFORD Management Centre training course is designed for professionals responsible for workforce planning and scheduling in contact center environments.

  • Workforce Planning Managers
  • WFM Analysts
  • Contact Center Managers
  • Operations Managers
  • Resource Planning Specialists
  • Real-Time Analysts

Course Outline

Day 1

Contact Center Workforce Planning Fundamentals

  • Workforce planning concepts
  • Contact center demand drivers
  • Service level targets
  • Workload measurement
  • Workforce metrics
  • Planning framework
Day 2

Forecasting and Demand Planning

  • Forecasting techniques
  • Historical data analysis
  • Volume forecasting
  • Handling variability
  • Forecast accuracy
  • Demand planning considerations
Day 3

Staffing Models

  • Erlang concepts
  • Staffing calculations
  • Shrinkage management
  • Occupancy planning
  • Staffing scenarios
  • Capacity planning
Day 4

Scheduling Techniques

  • Shift design
  • Schedule optimization
  • Break and lunch planning
  • Skill-based scheduling
  • Multi-channel scheduling
  • Schedule constraints
Day 5

Real-Time Workforce Management

  • Intraday management
  • Adherence monitoring
  • Real-time adjustments
  • Performance monitoring
  • Service level management
  • Continuous improvement

Certificate

On successful completion of this training course, Oxford Management Centre Certificate with eligible Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) from National Registry of CPE Sponsor will be awarded to the delegates

Accreditation

NASBA

In association with

GLOMACS Training & Consultancy
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Workforce Planning & Scheduling in Contact Centers
Duration
5 Days
Format
Online
Language
English
Certificate
Yes
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23 - 27 Nov 2026
Fee: $ 4,950
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National Association of State Board of Accountancy (NASBA)
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While, online training fees cover the course presentation and digital documentation and relevant materials.

The Oxford Management Centre Certificate of Completion with corresponding CPE credits shall be awarded to delegates who has successfully completed the training course.

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