The Certified OKR Professional is an official CPD-accredited training course, provided by The KPI Institute, for the purpose of continuing professional development.
As granted by the CPD Standards Office, this course has received international recognition as a best practice learning experience
This course trains participants in how to set and work with OKRs and offers them the opportunity to get certified on the ability to deploy and use OKRs in accordance with The KPI Institute’s standards, developed through extensive research and practical knowledge in the field of Performance Management and Objective Setting.
- Differentiate between objectives, Key Results and Initiatives;
- Recognize different types of OKRs;
- Acknowledge the benefits of stretched goals;
- Understand OKR setting in different contexts;
- Apply best practice techniques to align OKRs across the organization;
- Comprehend the review and decision making process;
Day 1
Understanding OKRs
- What are OKRs?
- Stretched goals
- Measurable Key Results
- Action oriented initiatives
OKRs and other PMS
- OKRs vs KPIs
- OKRs and KPIs integration
- OKRS vs MBO
Day 2
Performance management system based on OKRs
- Challenges in working with OKRs
- OKRs lifecycle
- The value added by OKRs
- Governance
OKRs typology
- Strategic vs tactical OKRs
- Aspirational vs Committed OKRs
Day 3
OKRs in different environments
- OKRs in general organizations
- OKRs in innovative/project-based companies
- OKRs in governmental entities
Setting OKRs
- OKR setting process
- Common mistakes in setting OKRs
- OKR setting in practice
Day 4
Aligning OKRs
- OKR alignment approaches
- OKR alignment in different types of organizations
- OKRs alignment in practice
OKRs review
- OKRs review process
- Types of OKRs review
- OKRs review in practice
Day 5
Learning from OKRs
- Decision making process based on OKRs
- Initiatives management
- OKRs refinement
Change management culture
- Change management
- Employee engagement
- Gamification
Review and Q&A