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Performance Reviews and Management

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

3 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Explain principles of fair, consistent performance management and set clear, measurable performance goals aligned with the job requirements

  • Apply structured methods to deliver balanced, constructive feedback and conduct performance reviews professionally and objectively

  • Evaluate performance using evidence-based, bias-aware techniques to ensure fairness, accuracy, and consistency in decisions

  • Document performance outcomes accurately and confidentially while demonstrating empathy and maintaining clear standards in discussions

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May 2026

Assessments

4 assignments

Taught in English

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This course is part of the Workplace Conduct and Culture Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course

Effective performance management relies on clear expectations, meaningful feedback, and fair evaluations that support employee development and organizational success. This course prepares you to conduct structured, objective performance discussions aligned with U.S. workplace standards, focusing on measurable goals, evidence-based evaluation, and constructive communication.

You will learn how to set performance expectations, document observations, and facilitate review conversations that promote transparency and continuous improvement. The course emphasizes maintaining objectivity, avoiding bias, managing difficult dialogues, and documenting reviews accurately and confidentially. Through practical examples, interactive scenarios, and guided reflections, you will apply structured evaluation techniques, communicate employee development plans, and handle performance concerns with professionalism and fairness. Designed for first-time managers, new leaders, and professionals in supervisory roles, this course equips you to confidently manage performance review cycles, deliver balanced feedback, and foster accountability and growth. Enroll today to lead performance conversations with clarity and confidence!

In this module, you will be introduced to the core principles of performance management. You will learn how to define measurable goals, establish clear expectations, and create the conditions for fair and consistent evaluation. The module also explains your role in providing ongoing feedback, ensuring transparency, and maintaining documentation. By laying a strong foundation, you will be better prepared to manage performance objectively and support employee development throughout the performance cycle.

What's included

2 videos1 reading1 assignment5 plugins

2 videosβ€’Total 3 minutes
  • What Effective Performance Management Looks Likeβ€’1 minute
  • Setting Clear and Measurable Performance Goalsβ€’1 minute
1 readingβ€’Total 2 minutes
  • Course Overviewβ€’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 9 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Foundations of Performance Managementβ€’9 minutes
5 pluginsβ€’Total 34 minutes
  • Activity: Foundations of Fair and Objective Performance Managementβ€’8 minutes
  • Activity: Strong vs. Weak Performance Goalsβ€’5 minutes
  • Activity: Common Biases in Performance Management β€’6 minutes
  • Activity: Scenario-Based Bias Mitigation β€’7 minutes
  • Activity: Matching Goals to Performance Standardsβ€’8 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to deliver timely, constructive feedback that supports employee growth. You will practice effective communication techniques, understand the fundamentals of coaching, and learn how to address performance issues professionally. Real-life situations will help you navigate challenging feedback moments and support employees in developing their skills and confidence.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment6 plugins

2 videosβ€’Total 5 minutes
  • Giving Constructive, Actionable Feedbackβ€’2 minutes
  • Coaching for Performance Improvementβ€’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 9 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Delivering Feedback and Coaching Employees β€’9 minutes
6 pluginsβ€’Total 42 minutes
  • Activity: Feedback and Coaching Best Practices β€’7 minutes
  • Activity: Effective vs. Ineffective Feedback Statements β€’8 minutes
  • Activity: Steps of a Coaching Conversation β€’7 minutes
  • Activity: Responding to Employee Reactions β€’8 minutes
  • Activity: Scenario-Based Corrective Actionβ€’8 minutes
  • Activity: Key Takeaways: Delivering Feedback and Coaching Employees β€’4 minutes

In this module, you will learn how to prepare for and conduct performance review conversations that are objective, fair, and supportive of employee development. You will learn how to consistently apply evaluation criteria, accurately document performance, and professionally address concerns. Scenarios help you practice leading review conversations that motivate and inform employees.

What's included

2 videos1 assignment6 plugins

2 videosβ€’Total 7 minutes
  • Preparing for a Performance Review Meetingβ€’4 minutes
  •  Conducting a Fair and Productive Review Conversationβ€’3 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 9 minutes
  • Practice Quiz: Conducting Fair and Constructive Performance Reviews β€’9 minutes
6 pluginsβ€’Total 29 minutes
  • Activity: Documenting Performance Reviews Professionally β€’5 minutes
  • Activity: Identify the Most Objective Note β€’5 minutes
  • Activity: Ensuring Consistent and Defensible Performance Documentation β€’5 minutes
  • Activity: Components of an Effective Review Conversation β€’5 minutes
  • Activity: Handling Challenging Review Scenariosβ€’5 minutes
  • Activity: Key Takeaways: Conducting Fair and Constructive Performance Reviews β€’4 minutes

In this module, you will revisit major concepts from the course, including performance goal setting, feedback, coaching, and review documentation. The final assessment checks your understanding through scenario-based questions. The module concludes with key takeaways and additional resources to support continued development as a performance manager.

What's included

1 reading1 assignment1 plugin

1 readingβ€’Total 2 minutes
  • Links to Support and Inclusion Resources β€’2 minutes
1 assignmentβ€’Total 30 minutes
  • Graded Quiz: Final Quiz: Performance Reviews and Managementβ€’30 minutes
1 pluginβ€’Total 4 minutes
  • Activity: Key Takeaways: Performance Reviews and Managementβ€’4 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

The course aims to equip new and experienced managers with practical skills in setting performance goals, delivering constructive feedback, coaching employees, documenting performance reviews, and conducting fair and objective review conversations.

The course provides step-by-step guidance on gathering evidence, applying structured evaluation criteria, documenting performance accurately, and leading balanced, objective, and motivating review discussions. 

The course features scenario-based activities, practice quizzes, graded final assessments to reinforce learning and understanding.

Yes, the course concludes with key takeaways and curated organisational and external resources to help learners apply strong performance management practices in their workplace.

Managers will build skills in goal setting, performance evaluation, delivering feedback, managing difficult conversations, maintaining objectivity, and supporting employee development effectively.

To access the course materials, assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience when you enroll in a course. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid. The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.

When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. Your electronic Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Financial aid available,