Skillsoft & Salesforce launch AI learning for support teams
Skillsoft has announced a partnership with Salesforce to provide AI-powered learning solutions designed to improve the capabilities of customer support teams using the Salesforce platform.
The collaboration introduces Skillsoft's CAISY offerings to the Salesforce ecosystem in response to persistent skill gaps in customer support. Research cited by the companies highlights that while 59% of service decision-makers consider upskilling customer-facing staff a priority, 70% still report service challenges due to underskilled teams.
AI-driven coaching
Skillsoft's CAISY platform delivers interactive, AI-powered coaching environments within Salesforce, enabling support personnel to practise high-stakes customer conversations and receive real-time feedback. These features are intended to strengthen essential skills such as communication, empathy, and problem-solving without interrupting regular workflows.
According to Salesforce data, customer expectations are changing rapidly, with 80% of customers valuing the quality of their experience as highly as the company's products and services. Skillsoft and Salesforce aim to address these evolving demands by making targeted training accessible directly within the tools customer-facing teams already use. "Exceptional customer service does not happen by chance – it is the result of consistent practice, feedback, and development. Too often, support teams lack access to the kind of training that effectively prepares them for the real-world conversations they face every day," said Apratim Purakayastha, General Manager, Talent Development Solutions, Skillsoft. "Our work with Salesforce will bring the transformative learning experience of CAISYTM directly into the tools customer-facing teams use every day, helping organisations strengthen relationships, improve performance, and turn their support function into a competitive advantage."
Skillsoft's integration with Salesforce will allow support teams to simulate varied customer scenarios, such as managing difficult issues with upset customers or handling refund requests. These scenarios are customisable and include instant feedback aligned with each organisation's unique requirements.
Integration details
The first of the new applications, Skillsoft CAISY for Agentforce on AgentExchange, is embedded in Agentforce, Salesforce's digital labour platform. This tool uses custom conversation rubrics developed by Skillsoft to evaluate real customer support interactions. Agents get actionable performance scores and coaching recommendations, while managers can spot skills gaps and identify development opportunities for their teams. The aim is to create faster feedback cycles and more consistent service performance.
For continuous learning during work, Skillsoft CAISY for AppExchange offers another route for support teams. This application provides access to interactive practice modules - such as dealing with irate customers—directly within Salesforce. The modules are intended to build confidence and competence in handling typical customer service cases through targeted skills practice.
Tyler Carlson, Senior Vice President and Head of Product, AppExchange and Ecosystem at Salesforce, highlighted the immediate and scalable value of the partnership: "We are excited for Skillsoft to bring its industry-leading enterprise learning solutions to Salesforce, delivering real-time AI training for organisations and their customer service teams exactly when they need it. Having Skillsoft CAISYTM within Salesforce will unlock the next evolution of how humans and AI agents, together, deliver quality training and great customer experiences at scale."
Focus on measurable outcomes
Both companies cite the need for measurable improvements in service quality and customer satisfaction. Through deeper integration with daily operations, organisations are expected to benefit from enhanced visibility into team capabilities and more efficient ways to address performance issues.
The partnership targets organisations seeking to accelerate workforce upskilling and reskilling by embedding coaching and development tools within the platforms their support teams regularly use. The approach is designed to mitigate the ongoing challenges that have been widely reported within customer service environments.
Skillsoft's offerings will be available to the broad Salesforce user base, enabling practical, in-the-moment learning opportunities that reflect the diverse and evolving demands of customer support roles.
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