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Effective Goal Setting Training

Set clear, fair and motivating goals, build realistic plans and track progress with our CPD-accredited Effective Goal Setting Training online.

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Last updated: October 2026

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£196.00

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Duration: 4h 24m
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CPD Points: 5

What you'll learn

Linking goals to your values and motivation so you and your team truly own them
Writing clear goals with SMART and SMARTER frameworks and realistic stretch targets
Building goal roadmaps with backwards planning, milestones and contingency plans
Using habits, implementation intentions and task prioritisation to stay on track
Setting fair KPIs and OKRs with reasonable adjustments, workload and wellbeing
Tracking progress, beating procrastination and recalibrating goals after setbacks

About course

Goal setting means deciding what you want to achieve, turning it into a measurable target and planning the steps to get there. For team leaders, this shapes how the team performs. When goals are clear, people deliver. When they are vague, deadlines slip, and every review means explaining what went wrong. Our CPD-accredited Effective Goal Setting Training shows you how to set motivating goals and keep your team on track, so your next review brings results, not explanations.

This goal setting training course is designed for managers and team leaders responsible for setting objectives, KPIs or OKRs within their teams. It is equally valuable for professionals working towards their own career goals. Whether goals are set for a team or for yourself, they only succeed when people are genuinely committed to them. That is why the course begins by exploring motivation and values before goal ownership.

Once people are committed, the next step is making each goal clear and realistic with the SMART and SMARTER frameworks. From there, you turn those goals into plans, set milestones and prepare for the obstacles that could get in the way. In the workplace, those plans also need to be fair, so the course covers KPIs and OKRs that take workload and wellbeing into account. Finally, you learn how to track progress and keep going after setbacks.

Training Excellence lets you study at your own pace, around your working week, with 24/7 dedicated learner support. With a 14-day money-back guarantee, you can enrol without risk. On successful completion, you will earn a FREE Digital CPD-accredited Certificate. Don’t let another missed target reach your next review. Start our Effective Goal Setting Training today.

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CPD Service Accredited

Our courses are fully accredited by the CPD Certification Service, ensuring they meet recognised standards for Continuing Professional Development and align with UK professional learning guidelines.

UKRLP Registered Provider

We are registered with the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP), confirming our status as a recognised training provider and reinforcing the credibility and transparency of our courses.

Disability Confident Employer

We are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer, demonstrating our commitment to inclusive hiring practices and supporting employees with disabilities.

AoHT Accredited

We are accredited by the Academy of Health and Therapy (AoHT), ensuring our courses meet high standards of quality and relevance in the health and therapy sector.

Sneak Peek

Course Curriculum

7 sections • 33 lectures

Section Overview of Goal-Setting Foundations, Purpose and Personal Direction
Foundations of Effective Goal Setting
Case Study – Foundations of Effective Goal Setting
Values, Purpose, Motivation and Goal Ownership
Goal Types, Time Horizons and Areas of Life
Goal Readiness, Self-Assessment and Goal Selection
Section Highlights of Goal-Setting Foundations, Purpose and Personal Direction

This Goal Setting Training is suitable for

Managers
Team Leaders
Supervisors
HR Professionals
Project Managers
Career-Focused Professionals

Frequently Asked Questions

Based on Locke and Latham’s goal-setting theory, the five principles are clarity, challenge, commitment, feedback and task complexity. Our CPD-accredited Effective Goal Setting Training explains how to apply each one to your own goals and your team’s.