Performance Management Course

Did you know these facts about performance management?

• If expectations or feedback aren’t clearly communicated, performance suffers.
• Setting goals without regular check-ins reduces effectiveness.
• Employees or managers may find performance discussions uncomfortable.

Performance management training course overview

This online performance management training course covers the definition of performance management, as well as how to understand your role and your employer’s role. You will learn how to set goals and their alignment with your team and organisation, and constructively receive and ask for feedback. It concludes by informing you on how to understand and capitalise on development and growth opportunities. This performance management training course can be completed as a standalone online course or in conjunction with the comprehensive Sentrient online compliance training program, which includes additional topics such as workplace bullying, sexual harassment, and equal employment opportunity (EEO). Our performance management training course is legally compliant and regularly updated to reflect the latest legislation for all Australian states and territories. Mills Oakley Law Firm wrote it for Australia.

Target audience for performance management training

This online performance management training course is suitable for all employees, contractors, and volunteers engaged in the Australian workplace. This performance management training course can be provided to your new starters at induction and as refresher training on an ongoing basis. 

Topics covered in the performance management course

The following topics are covered in this online performance management training course:

• What is performance management
• Employees’ role in performance management
• Employers’ role in performance management
• Goal setting and alignment
• Feedback and communication
• Development and growth opportunities
• Case study
• Do’s and don’ts

Duration of the performance management training course

This online performance management course will take approximately 15 minutes to complete. 

Learner experience in the performance management course online

This online performance management training course is simple to navigate, easy to understand and will accommodate all learning styles. During the performance management training, learners will undertake case studies and learning activities to reinforce the importance of performance management in the workplace. At the end of the performance management course, a short assessment is administered. There is also a declaration that everyone will contribute to a healthy and safe workplace. 

Learning outcomes from the performance management training

The following learning outcomes will be achieved for your workers on completion of this online performance management training course:

• Define what performance management is
• Understand your role and your employer’s role
• Know how to set goals and their alignment with your team and organisation
• Constructively receive and ask for feedback
• Understand development and growth opportunities

Business outcomes of the performance management short course

Once all staff members have completed the online performance management training course, the following business outcomes will be achieved for your organisation:

• A consistent and shared understanding of performance management
• Clear definition of employee and employer roles
• Alignment of individual goals with team and organisational objectives
• Constructive feedback practices to enhance communication, engagement, and continuous improvement across teams
• Identification and utilisation of development opportunities to build workforce capability and support talent retention