Objective Setting

This course focuses on the importance of setting clear and effective goals and objectives to support both business success and personal development. Learners will gain practical guidance on creating objectives that are measurable, achievable, and aligned with organisational priorities.
Course Overview
The course explores why goals and objectives are essential for performance and growth, helping learners understand how objectives clarify priorities and support effective time and resource management. It examines common barriers to achieving objectives and provides practical strategies to overcome them. Learners will be introduced to SMART objectives and shown how to write and recognise them, before concluding with practical tips to support successful and sustainable objective setting.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, learners will be able to:
Understand the importance of goals and objectives in the workplace.
Identify common barriers to achieving objectives and how to overcome them.
Explain what SMART objectives are and why they are effective.
Write clear, measurable, and achievable SMART objectives.
Evaluate objectives to monitor performance and make improvements.
Who is this course for
This course is suitable for employees, team leaders, supervisors, and managers who are responsible for setting or working towards objectives. It is ideal for anyone looking to improve focus, performance, and accountability in the workplace.
Recommended System Requirements
Recommended System Requirements
• Browser: Up to date web browser
• Video: Up to date video drivers
• Memory: 1Gb+ RAM
• Download Speed: Broadband (3Mb+)
Further Progression
Learners may wish to continue their development by completing related courses such as:
Time Management
Performance Management
Your Development Planning
These courses build on objective-setting skills and support ongoing professional growth.
Accredited by
CPD Approved
Course Cost
£20 +VAT
