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There are 4 modules in this course
Every call, text, or message you send to a customer can carry compliance risk, making a strong understanding of the Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA) essential. This course introduces key TCPA requirements and enables you to navigate customer communication in a compliant and responsible manner.
You’ll begin with the fundamentals, exploring why the TCPA exists, the types of communications it governs, and the rights it provides to consumers. You’ll then understand how TCPA rules apply across contact centers, customer service, sales, and marketing, with a focus on real-world communication methods such as live calls, autodialed calls, SMS messages, and prerecorded outreach.
As you progress, you’ll work through practical scenarios to understand consent, opt-outs, call timing, and prior express written consent, and how these factors determine whether communication aligns with TCPA requirements. You’ll also learn to evaluate lead sources and identify common compliance risks in outreach activities.
By the end of the course, you’ll be equipped to make informed decisions about customer communication and confidently apply TCPA-compliant practices in your day-to-day role.
Enroll now to strengthen your compliance expertise and communicate with confidence.
This module builds the compliance foundation every customer-facing professional needs before engaging in regulated outreach. You will explore why the TCPA was enacted, which communication methods it governs, and what rights consumers hold when organizations contact them. Rather than surveying legal text, the module grounds every concept in practical context, helping you develop the working vocabulary and baseline understanding that will inform every compliance decision you encounter throughout the course.
What's included
1 video2 readings2 assignments3 plugins
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1 video•Total 4 minutes
Why the TCPA Exists and Who It Protects•4 minutes
2 readings•Total 6 minutes
Course Overview•3 minutes
Key Takeaway: TCPA Basics•3 minutes
2 assignments•Total 19 minutes
Practice Quiz: Introduction to TCPA•4 minutes
Graded Quiz: TCPA Basics•15 minutes
3 plugins•Total 15 minutes
Activity: How Unwanted Calls and Texts Led to the TCPA•5 minutes
Activity: Core TCPA Terms and What They Mean•4 minutes
Activity: Consumer Rights and Types of Consent•6 minutes
Module 2: TCPA in Contact Centers and Customer Service
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Contact center compliance depends on understanding how calling method, consent status, and timing all interact under the TCPA. This module examines how the law applies differently to live calls versus autodialed calls, when consent is required, and how opt-out requests and legal calling windows shape compliant communication. Rather than outlining rules in the abstract, the module places every concept in contact center and customer service scenarios, building the judgment agents and supervisors need to make compliant decisions in real time.
What's included
1 reading3 assignments5 plugins
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1 reading•Total 2 minutes
What's at Stake: TCPA Penalties and Enforcement•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 25 minutes
Practice Quiz: Live Calls, Autodialers, and TCPA Applicability•4 minutes
Practice Quiz: Consent, Opt-Outs and Call Timing•6 minutes
Graded Quiz: TCPA in Contact Centers and Customer Service•15 minutes
5 plugins•Total 28 minutes
Activity: Calling Methods and When TCPA Applies•7 minutes
Activity: Comparing Manual Dialing and Autodialing Scenarios•5 minutes
Activity: Understanding Consent and Revocation in Customer Service•7 minutes
Activity: Legal Calling Times and Respecting Opt-Outs•6 minutes
Activity: Key Takeaways: TCPA in Contact Centers and Customer Service•3 minutes
Module 3: TCPA for Sales and Marketing
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Sales and marketing outreach operates under some of the TCPA's strictest requirements, and this module prepares you to navigate them with confidence. You will examine what prior express written consent actually requires, how prerecorded messages are regulated in promotional contexts, and how to evaluate whether leads obtained from third parties carry compliance risk. Every concept is grounded in the outreach scenarios sales and marketing teams encounter daily, helping you move from awareness to applied judgment.
What's included
1 reading3 assignments6 plugins
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1 reading•Total 2 minutes
Documenting Consent: What Records You Need and Why•2 minutes
3 assignments•Total 27 minutes
Practice Quiz: SMS Marketing and Prior Express Written Consent•6 minutes
Practice Quiz: Prerecorded Messages and Lead Generation Compliance•6 minutes
Graded Quiz: TCPA for Sales and Marketing•15 minutes
6 plugins•Total 31 minutes
Activity: When Texting Customers Requires Prior Express Written Consent•6 minutes
Activity: Elements of Valid Prior Express Written Consent•6 minutes
Activity: Scenario: Does This SMS Have the Right Consent?•5 minutes
Activity: Rules for Prerecorded Sales and Marketing Messages•5 minutes
Activity: Evaluating Lead Sources for TCPA Risk•6 minutes
Activity: Key Takeaways: TCPA for Sales and Marketing•3 minutes
Module 4: Summary and Final Assessment
Module 4•1 hour to complete
Module details
This module consolidates the core compliance principles covered across the course and confirms your readiness to apply them. You will revisit the most important TCPA expectations for contact centers, customer service, sales, and marketing, then demonstrate your understanding through a comprehensive final assessment that spans all four modules.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment1 plugin
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1 reading•Total 4 minutes
Course Summary•4 minutes
1 assignment•Total 30 minutes
Final Quiz: Telephone Consumer Protection Act•30 minutes
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This course is designed for professionals working in customer service, contact centers, sales, marketing, and operations who communicate with customers through calls, texts, or other messaging channels. It is especially relevant for individuals responsible for managing customer outreach, handling inquiries, or ensuring compliant communication practices.
Do I need prior knowledge of TCPA or legal regulations?
No prior knowledge of TCPA or legal regulations is required. The course is beginner-friendly and introduces key concepts, terminology, and requirements in a clear, practical manner, making it accessible to anyone new to compliance topics.
What will I learn in this course?
You will learn how the TCPA applies to different communication methods, including live calls, autodialed calls, SMS messages, and prerecorded messages. The course also covers how to manage consent, handle opt-outs, follow call timing rules, and select compliant practices for customer service, sales, and marketing interactions.
How is the course structured?
The course is organized into short, focused modules that cover TCPA basics, its application in contact centers and customer service, and its impact on sales and marketing activities. Each module includes a mix of readings, interactive elements, and scenario-based activities, followed by a final assessment to evaluate your understanding.
How will this course support my professional development?
This course equips you with the knowledge to make informed decisions when communicating with customers. It helps you recognize situations where TCPA applies, avoid common compliance risks, and adopt responsible communication practices that support both regulatory requirements and positive customer experiences.
When will I have access to the lectures and assignments?
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What will I get if I subscribe to this Specialization?
When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.
Is financial aid available?
Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.