Training Guide

How to Train an AI Receptionist

Training an AI receptionist is mostly about giving it the right inputs: your business knowledge, your tone, your edge cases, your escalation rules.

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Inputs to provide

  • Service catalog with pricing
  • Hours, locations, contact info
  • Common questions + approved answers
  • Qualification criteria
  • Escalation triggers (urgent keywords, sensitive topics)
  • Voice tone samples

How to test before launch

  • Run 50+ test calls covering happy path + edge cases
  • Have your team try to break the system
  • Measure latency, accuracy, conversion

Common training mistakes

  • Skipping edge cases (system breaks at the worst moment)
  • Insufficient escalation rules (calls fall through)
  • Wrong tone calibration (system sounds off-brand)

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does training take?
1–2 weeks during the build phase, plus continuous tuning post-launch.

Want it done for you?

Innova ships custom-trained agents in 3 weeks.