Goal Setting
Learn what a personal vision statement is, how to make objectives, how to make a personal plan and the different types of accountability structures.
Online Certificate Course
For Individuals and Teams
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Course Overview
This comprehensive Goal Setting course will empower you to identify, assess and develop successful goals that are in line with your professional objectives. You will learn core goal-setting principles and techniques that will enable you to create realistic and achievable goals.
This course is ideal for anyone wanting to increase their productivity, better manage their time, and become successful in the workplace. You will walk away with a clear action plan on how to set effective goals and gain an understanding of how to prioritize tasks and keep yourself accountable.
Course Content
Introduction
- Before You Begin
- Downloads: Resources Available to Print
- Welcome FREE PREVIEW
- Download: Personal Plan Cheat Sheet
Module 1: Why Make a Personal Plan
- Module 1 Introduction FREE PREVIEW
- All Things Are Created Twice FREE PREVIEW
- Harvard Study FREE PREVIEW
- Module 1 Quiz
Module 2: How to Write a Vision Statement
- Module 2 Introduction FREE PREVIEW
- What is Success? FREE PREVIEW
- Vision vs. Motivation FREE PREVIEW
- Downloads: Personal One-Page Plan, Worksheet 1 – Where Am I in 10 years? FREE PREVIEW
- Module 2 Quiz
Module 3: How to Evaluate
- Module 3 Introduction
- Make a List of ‘Proud Of’s’
- Download: Worksheet 2 – Assess Where You Are Today
- Before You Start Writing Your Personal Vision
- Reading: Michael Schumacher
- Writing the Vision Statement
- Module 3 Quiz
Module 4: How to Write a Plan
- Module 4 Introduction
- What are Core Values?
- How to Build 1-& 5-Year Goals
- Module 4 Quiz
Module 5: Building an Accountability Structure
- Module 5 Introduction
- Download: Worksheet 3 – My Vision and Goals
- Vision Accountability
- Peer Coaching
- Module 5 Quiz
Wrap-up
- Final Test
- Optional Reading
- Downloads: Facilitator’s Guide
- Downloads: Resources Available to Print
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Frequently Asked Questions
Are there any additional fees or costs?
No, everything is included within the subscription you select.
What is your refund policy?
PLI subscriptions are non-refundable. If you cancel your subscription, all course access, and additional features, will expire at the end of your billing cycle.
What currency are Professional Leadership Institute courses priced in?
All of the courses are priced in USD.
Can I download, keep and share the downloadable resources?
Yes! These downloadables include cheat sheets, templates and workbooks that you can keep and share with your coworkers, employees or friends.
Can I email instructors if I have questions or suggestions?
While the courses are self-study, we encourage students to reach out to us with questions or concerns. Please click the “feedback” tab on the right side of your screen while taking the courses to ask questions or provide feedback.
How long do I have to complete the course?
As the courses are self-study, you have an unlimited amount of time to complete each course.
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- Understand planning and accountability structures
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