Customer service training

Customer service training software that raises the standard

From learning pathways to AI answers and mobile access, Thrive is an LMS for customer service that brings everything your team needs into one connected experience.

Trusted by the world’s leading brands
Use cases

How an LMS for customer service improves the loyalty that drives growth

Give customer-facing employees the product knowledge and service training they need to represent your brand with confidence.

  • Product training that keeps pace with launches, promotions and seasonal change

  • Shop floor learning that fits around real working days, not classroom schedules

  • Clear guidance that helps employees answer questions and support customers faster
  • Consistent service standards across every team, shift and location
Customer service training - Thrive client Ann Summers retail employee working at till in store

Train teams to handle difficult situations, resolve complaints quickly and de-escalate issues with confidence.

  • Practical complaint handling training built around real customer scenarios

  • De-escalation guidance that helps teams stay calm, professional and in control

  • Clear escalation steps so staff know when and how to involve managers
  • Instant access to the right guidance during time-sensitive customer interactions
Complaint handling - DECIEM employee helping customer by using Thrive LMS on an iPad

Help customer-facing employees recommend the right products, improve conversations and increase conversion without feeling pushy.

  • Product knowledge that supports better recommendations and upselling

  • Clear messaging that keeps teams aligned on how to position offers

  • Targeted training updates when products, pricing or priorities change
  • Performance insights that highlight where teams need support
Ann Summers staff using Thrive LMS mobile app on the till

Customer service LMS features built for performance

Customer service training solutions work best when learning is practical, support is instant and teams stay aligned. Thrive gives you the tools to build confident service teams and measure impact at scale.

Kiki gives employees instant answers to service questions using AI-powered search. Help teams find the right guidance during customer conversations, reducing escalations and improving resolution time.

Launch targeted updates, campaigns and service reminders to keep teams aligned on what great looks like. Use scheduling, audience filters and tracking to drive engagement.

Create dedicated Spaces for customer service knowledge, product updates and best practice. Keep practical guidance easy to find and accessible from any device.

Support customer service improvement through coaching and peer learning. Help teams share best practice and build confidence through guided development.

Industries

A customer service training platform for every industry

Raise hospitality customer service training standards across every shift

Deliver customer service training that supports fast-paced hospitality environments and keeps standards high across venues.

  • Training that fits around shift patterns and busy service periods

  • Mobile access so teams can learn on the floor

  • Instant answers to service questions with Kiki

  • Clear visibility of readiness across locations
"I wanted a platform that was easy to use and engaging for all our teams. We've got a real multigenerational workforce — some really loyal team members that have worked with us for 40 years plus — and Thrive is really intuitive, easy for them to navigate, and always available on the app."


- Beck Ford, Head of Talent and Inclusion, Burger King

Deliver consistent retail customer service training on the shop floor

Equip retail teams with training that improves confidence, product knowledge and customer experience across every store.

  • Mobile-first learning that fits around shifts

  • Product knowledge aligned to promotions and seasonal launches

  • Instant answers during customer conversations with Kiki

  • Track readiness and service standards across store networks
Ann Summers retail employee accessing Thrive learning platform from till
"Our customers really depend on us being absolute experts in our product, and product training and customer service training through Thrive has really helped us to grow a team of passionate product and service experts across retail."


- Isla, Learning & Development Manager, Ann Summers

Improve customer experience across every branch

Support customer-facing real estate teams with training that improves professionalism, communication and trust at every stage of the customer journey.

  • Structured training for service standards and client communication

  • Clear guidance for complaints, escalation and service recovery

  • Coaching support to reinforce behaviours and confidence

  • Consistent onboarding and development across branches
"We use Thrive, better known as the IWG Academy internally, as our one-stop shop for all of our colleagues to access incredible training, resources, support, toolkits and information to make sure they can provide the best experience for themselves as colleagues, but also for all of our customers."


- Billie Barnes, Learning & Development Project Lead, International Workplace Group

Trusted by teams like yours

Becky West
Learning & Development Partner
“I would definitely recommend Thrive to other organisations. All your learning is in one place and it’s incredibly social. It’s a place where your teams will want to go to learn.”
Alex Bailey
L&D Partner
"I would 100% recommend Thrive, they can't do enough for us which is great."
Ellie George
Learning and Development Manager
"Thrive has completely changed the way we do learning and development here. It’s made everything so much more engaging, way more accessible, and so much more effective with everything we roll out."
Billie Barnes
Global Head of Learning & Development
"Would I recommend Thrive to other organisations? A resounding yes. The relationship that your organisation will create with Thrive is like no other, and I truly, truly endorse it."
Gemma Islip
Head of Talent and Culture at Science Musuem Group
"The thing i love most about working with Thrive is that we can really see the impact it's having on our colleagues. It's really created excitement around learning, and it's happening a lot more frequently."

Frequently asked questions

What is customer service training software?

Customer service training software is a platform designed to help organisations deliver, track and improve the skills and knowledge of customer-facing teams. An LMS for customer service like Thrive combines structured pathways, AI-powered search, coaching and mobile access so teams can learn in the flow of work and deliver consistent service standards.

What is the best customer service training software?

The best customer service training software combines structured learning, instant AI support, coaching and performance tracking in one platform. Thrive is rated highly on G2 and Capterra and is used by brands like Burger King, Krispy Kreme and Ann Summers. Unlike standalone tools, Thrive includes Kiki for instant answers, mentoring, skills tracking and analytics as standard.

How does an LMS improve customer service?

An LMS improves customer service by giving teams structured training that builds product knowledge, complaint handling skills and consistent service behaviours. Thrive's customer service LMS also provides AI-powered instant answers with Kiki, so employees can access the right guidance during live customer interactions without leaving the conversation.

Can customer service training be tailored by industry?

Yes. Thrive supports retail customer service training, hospitality customer service training and professional services training with role-specific pathways tailored to each environment. Whether you are training shop floor staff, hotel teams or branch advisors, each pathway is built for the context your team works in.

What customer service training features does Thrive include?

Thrive includes structured pathways, AI-powered search with Kiki, skills tracking, coaching and mentoring, campaigns, mobile access and real time analytics as standard. Every feature is included with no add ons or extra cost.

How do you measure the impact of customer service training?

Customer service training solutions like Thrive help organisations track service quality improvements through built-in analytics that show completion rates, skill progression and engagement across teams and locations. You can tie customer service training to measurable business outcomes like customer satisfaction, complaint resolution and service consistency.