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Appraisal skills (for managers)
Laser Learning

Continuous professional development (CPD) online course for managers

Summary

Price
£25 inc VAT
Study method
Online
Duration
2 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
Certificates
  • Certificate of completion - Free

Overview

This course looks at a key part of performance management – appraisal skills.

The course looks at different appraisal methods and the benefits to staff and an organisation of effective appraisals, it also gives guidance on conducting a performance appraisal.

Certificates

Certificate of completion

Digital certificate - Included

Description

Learning outcomes

  • The learner will understand the purpose of appraisals
  • The learner will understand how an appraisal should be carried out
  • The learner will learn about the different appraisal methods
  • The learner will learn about the benefits of appraisals

Advantages of this course

  • Appraisals are a management tool used to identify and evaluate employee performance and progress at work. It also allows management to find out how effective it has been when employing staff by evaluating performance in terms of the requirements of the organisation. In this context, they are often known as performance appraisals.
  • There are two main reasons for appraisals: one is to evaluate performance and the other is to feedback and find solutions, as appropriate. There is often a lot of apprehension prior to an appraisal, this can be on the part of the appraisee and the appraiser.
  • This course aims looks at traditional methods of performance appraisals, their purpose, how to set appraisal objectives, and some of the mistakes that can be made in appraisals
  • Training is given through a filmed tutorial, references to websites for reading and good practice video
  • There is suggested extra reading to give both practical information and links to websites to expand knowledge
  • An additional activity encourages the learner to reflect on the learning

On successful completion of this course, you will receive a Laser e-Certificate (included in the course price).

After purchasing this course on Reed, a customer service representative from Laser Learning will email you with instructions on how to access your course on the Laser Short Course website.

If the purchase was made within business hours, you should expect your email within 1-2 hours. If your purchase was made outside of business hours, you should expect your email the next working day.

Who is this course for?

This short course is aimed at individuals in a position of responsibility who are responsible for performance appraisals.

Requirements

A computer, mobile, or tablet and an internet connection

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Legal information

This course is advertised on Reed.co.uk by the Course Provider, whose terms and conditions apply. Purchases are made directly from the Course Provider, and as such, content and materials are supplied by the Course Provider directly. Reed is acting as agent and not reseller in relation to this course. Reed's only responsibility is to facilitate your payment for the course. It is your responsibility to review and agree to the Course Provider's terms and conditions and satisfy yourself as to the suitability of the course you intend to purchase. Reed will not have any responsibility for the content of the course and/or associated materials.

FAQs

Study method describes the format in which the course will be delivered. At Reed Courses, courses are delivered in a number of ways, including online courses, where the course content can be accessed online remotely, and classroom courses, where courses are delivered in person at a classroom venue.

CPD stands for Continuing Professional Development. If you work in certain professions or for certain companies, your employer may require you to complete a number of CPD hours or points, per year. You can find a range of CPD courses on Reed Courses, many of which can be completed online.

A regulated qualification is delivered by a learning institution which is regulated by a government body. In England, the government body which regulates courses is Ofqual. Ofqual regulated qualifications sit on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), which can help students understand how different qualifications in different fields compare to each other. The framework also helps students to understand what qualifications they need to progress towards a higher learning goal, such as a university degree or equivalent higher education award.

An endorsed course is a skills based course which has been checked over and approved by an independent awarding body. Endorsed courses are not regulated so do not result in a qualification - however, the student can usually purchase a certificate showing the awarding body's logo if they wish. Certain awarding bodies - such as Quality Licence Scheme and TQUK - have developed endorsement schemes as a way to help students select the best skills based courses for them.
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