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practical CX training for real-world results

Join our two-day interactive CX masterclass led by globally recognised CX pioneers. Gain the tools, insights and credentials to turn customer journeys into real business wins.

18-19 August 2027 • Courtyard Hotel

Join 950+ Delegates Who’ve Gained CX Insights from Award-Winning Global CX Experts

why join the CX masterclass?

Designed for busy professionals, it combines insight, inspiration and action. Learn to map journeys, reduce churn, and drive loyalty — all while mastering practical tools that lead to measurable impact.

what you'll learn
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Map customer journeys with practical, proven methods

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Apply service design to every CX touchpoint

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Build and use real personas to influence decisions

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Keep up with the latest trends and CX tools

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Connect CX strategies to real-world business outcomes

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Master the human and digital mix that shapes modern experiences

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Ready to bring award-winning CX expertise into your boardroom and ignite lasting change?

Join our flagship 2-day workshop led by CX leaders Nathalie Schooling and Brendon Bairstow-Klopper. Walk away with proven tools, industry strategies, and practical insights you can apply immediately to elevate your customer journey.

Limited seats available. Secure your spot today!

meet the CX facilitators

Learn from award-winning global CX experts with 25+ years of hands-on, results-driven strategy across top brands in Southern Africa. Tap into exclusive insights from the pioneers shaping the future of customer experience worldwide.

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Nathalie
Schooling

CX Founder & Influencer

Customer experience Hall of Famer and global influencer with 25+ years of results-driven strategy.

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Brendon
Bairstow-Klopper

Global CX Specialist

Customer experience execution expert helping top brands turn insights into action.

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Justine
Jackson-Fraser

Guest Speaker

Behavioural specialist teaching breakthrough psychology for service teams.

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Rudolph
Pieterse

Guest Speaker

Co-founder of FutureAI, an AI training and consultancy company based in Cape Town.

Don't miss our next
Customer Experience
Masterclass

This immersive workshop will elevate your understanding of customer experience (CX) strategy and customer behaviour in just two powerful days. Don't miss out—book your seat at the forthcoming event.

Waterfall City, Midrand

18 -19 August 2027
Courtyard Hotel

get certified with a certificate of competency

Every delegate who completes both days of nlightencx’s intensive CX Masterclass receives a Certificate of Attendance. But if you’re ready to prove you can apply what you’ve learned, this is your next step. Earn your Certificate of Competency, endorsed and automatically recognised by The Customer Institute, a global authority in customer-centric excellence.

what to expect
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1 month post-CX Masterclass, you’ll receive a real-world assessment to demonstrate your CX thinking in action.

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90 days to complete the task, with a 70% pass mark required for certification.

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Get guidance from Brendon or Nathalie via virtual support sessions.

Ready to stand out as a certified CX leader? 

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CX masterclass pricing

Price
Per Delegate

Invest in your CX skills with access to our full 2-day workshop experience.

R9 450.00 /person

(excluding VAT)

what's included
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All workshop materials

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Lunch and refreshments

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Parking

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Certificate of Completion

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A free copy of our CX handbook – Eat Your Own Lunch

5 for 4
Special Offer

Bring the whole team and get one seat FREE, perfect for businesses.

R7 560.00 /person

(excluding VAT)

what's included
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All workshop materials

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Lunch and refreshments

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Parking

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Certificate of Completion

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A free copy of our CX handbook – Eat Your Own Lunch

Certificate
of Competency

Take your CX skills to the next level. Certified by the Customer Institute

R6 500.00 /person

(excluding VAT)

what's included
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Apply real-world CX thinking to your organisation

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Evaluation based on Customer Journey Mapping and CJM Life Stages

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Certification that showcases your CX competency

book now and get our
free CX handbook*

When you join the CX Masterclass, you’ll walk away with more than expert insights; you’ll also receive a free copy of Eat Your Own Lunch: The B2B Client Experience Handbook, co-authored by nlightencx CEO Nathalie Schooling and Director Brendon Bairstow-Klopper.

This game-changing guide is packed with over 20 years of real-world strategies, battle-tested research, and proven CX methodologies that will supercharge your learning long after the Masterclass ends.

* Only available to those who book the “5 for 4 special”.

book your seat today!

Don’t miss this opportunity to learn from global CX experts.
Seats are limited, so don’t delay!

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Nathalie Schooling

CEO

With over 25 years of experience in the customer service and experience sector, Nathalie is a seasoned strategist, facilitator, and CX improvement specialist. Nathalie founded nlightencx in 2005, successfully guiding it to become a multiple award-winning leader in multi-disciplinary customer experience. Her deep understanding of the complexities across multiple industries/sectors and environments enables her to apply effective CX principles and solutions that help businesses navigate modern challenges.

Nathalie’s influence in the industry is widely recognised. In 2023, she was named one of the top 5 Global Thought Leaders by CXM and was highlighted as one of the Top 50 CX Influencers to follow by the CX Network. In 2025, she further distinguished herself by being recognised as one of the top 10 Global CX Influencers. Nathalie is the co-author of the bestselling CX Business Handbook, “Eat Your Own Lunch,” a crucial resource for organisations aiming to improve their customer experience.

Brendon Bairstow-Klopper

Director

Brendon Bairstow-Klopper has more than 18 years experience across a number of customer service fields. His vast and diverse cross-sector background affords him an in-depth understanding of the expectations of clients and consumers.

Brendon’s strong strategic abilities and keen business insights give him the ability to convert theoretical knowledge into practical execution with successful outcomes. With a laser focus on the interventions needed to improve upon a customer experience, Brendon’s sought-after expertise has successfully been translated into actionable strategies for various global clients.

Justine Jackson-Fraser

Guest Speaker

Justine is the founding member of Psychology @Work, a specialised consulting firm that assists individuals, teams, and organisations shift their behaviour. She uses psychological assessments and cognitive behavioural interventions to fix, develop and restructure teams. She is well regarded for her strength in conflict resolution and assisting teams with a way forward.

Justine will be speaking on her method of recognising (and changing) the behaviour of ourselves and others for the better. She will walk delegates through what she calls the B-model and The Diamond Series of assessments and interventions- teaching how this approach can be used to develop win-win behavioural solutions for both clients and internal stakeholders.

Rudolph Pieterse

Guest Speaker

Rudolph Pieterse is an AI specialist, creative director and educator with over 22 years’ experience in design, media and technology. He is the founder of Multidimensions, a creative agency and training practice, and co-founder of FutureAI, an AI training and consultancy company based in Cape Town.

He holds a BA Degree in Information Science, is a CIW Master in eCommerce with CIW Master training credentials, an Adobe Certified Instructor, and an AI specialist with advanced certification.

Rudolph has taught graphic, web, video, media and technology for more than two decades and has led AI and innovation programmes for organisations including Tiger Brands, Umfa, FreshCap and Tagmarshal. He is the lead facilitator of The AI Power Experience, which has trained over 1 000 individuals and corporate teams to navigate the AI revolution, and he is a regular speaker at AI events. His work focuses on turning fear into fluency and turning everyday experimentation into measurable impact.

Nathalie Schooling

CEO

With over 25 years of experience in the customer service and experience sector, Nathalie is a seasoned strategist, facilitator, and CX improvement specialist. Nathalie founded nlightencx in 2005, successfully guiding it to become a multiple award-winning leader in multi-disciplinary customer experience. Her deep understanding of the complexities across multiple industries/sectors and environments enables her to apply effective CX principles and solutions that help businesses navigate modern challenges.

Nathalie’s influence in the industry is widely recognised. In 2023, she was named one of the top 5 Global Thought Leaders by CXM and was highlighted as one of the Top 50 CX Influencers to follow by the CX Network. In 2025, she further distinguished herself by being recognised as one of the top 10 Global CX Influencers. Nathalie is the co-author of the bestselling CX Business Handbook, “Eat Your Own Lunch,” a crucial resource for organisations aiming to improve their customer experience.

Nathalie Schooling

CEO

With over 25 years of experience in the customer service and experience sector, Nathalie is a seasoned strategist, facilitator, and CX improvement specialist. Nathalie founded nlightencx in 2005, successfully guiding it to become a multiple award-winning leader in multi-disciplinary customer experience. Her deep understanding of the complexities across multiple industries/sectors and environments enables her to apply effective CX principles and solutions that help businesses navigate modern challenges.

Nathalie’s influence in the industry is widely recognised. In 2023, she was named one of the top 5 Global Thought Leaders by CXM and was highlighted as one of the Top 50 CX Influencers to follow by the CX Network. In 2025, she further distinguished herself by being recognised as one of the top 10 Global CX Influencers. Nathalie is the co-author of the bestselling CX Business Handbook, “Eat Your Own Lunch,” a crucial resource for organisations aiming to improve their customer experience.

Nathalie Schooling

CEO

With over 25 years of experience in the customer service and experience sector, Nathalie is a seasoned strategist, facilitator, and CX improvement specialist. Nathalie founded nlightencx in 2005, successfully guiding it to become a multiple award-winning leader in multi-disciplinary customer experience. Her deep understanding of the complexities across multiple industries/sectors and environments enables her to apply effective CX principles and solutions that help businesses navigate modern challenges.

Nathalie’s influence in the industry is widely recognised. In 2023, she was named one of the top 5 Global Thought Leaders by CXM and was highlighted as one of the Top 50 CX Influencers to follow by the CX Network. In 2025, she further distinguished herself by being recognised as one of the top 10 Global CX Influencers. Nathalie is the co-author of the bestselling CX Business Handbook, “Eat Your Own Lunch,” a crucial resource for organisations aiming to improve their customer experience.