SMART Goals

Learn to turn vague goals into specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound ones with the SMART method and convert each goal into an action plan.
Duration
30 minutes
Format
Interactive
Format
SCORM-AICC-Video
Language
English
Updated
2026
Content Partner
Digitallica
SMART Goals

About the course

“Being more productive” or “improving customer service” sounds good, but no one can tell what success looks like. This course shows you step by step how to turn well-intentioned but vague goals into trackable goals that everyone understands the same way.
Course objective: Help employees set clear, measurable and realistic goals in their own work and connect these goals with team and organizational priorities.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:

Make a vague goal specific using the questions “what, who, where.”
Write measurable goals with a baseline and a target value, and distinguish outcome measures from activity measures.
Assess whether a goal is challenging yet achievable in terms of skills, time and support.
Connect your goal with team and organizational priorities and tie it to a deadline with an owner and interim milestones.
Put your goal into action by building an “if–then” plan against obstacles.

The course consists of video chapters, 6 interactive activities, including an exercise in which you build your own real goal step by step, and a 10-question assessment. The course is delivered in English.

Who this course is for

All employees who set their own goals or take part in goal-setting conversations, especially teams preparing for the performance period, new managers and managers who set goals for their teams. No prerequisites; it can be opened to anyone who can follow course content in English.

Why it matters

Goal-setting research shows that specific, challenging goals lead to higher performance than a “just do your best” approach. However, this effect appears only when the goal is measurable, the person believes in it and it is tied to the team’s priorities. A shared language for writing goals makes performance conversations clearer and fairer.

Format and delivery

  • SCORM-AICC-Video delivery, ready to upload to any learning management system that supports these standards
  • Runs in your existing LMS — no need to switch platforms
  • Desktop, tablet and mobile — fully responsive
  • Pick up where you left off with completion tracking
  • No LMS of your own? Publish via Oriento instead

Frequently asked questions

Can we publish this course on our own system?

Yes. The course is delivered as SCORM-AICC-Video and uploads to any learning management system that supports these standards. There’s no need to change your existing infrastructure.

Can you adapt the content to our organization?

Catalog courses are off-the-shelf content. If you need a program built around your own scenarios, brand and processes, our Custom Content Design service has you covered.

How often is the course updated?

This course was last updated in 2026. Catalog content is reviewed regularly to reflect changes in regulations and practice.

How many users can it be licensed for?

Licensing depends on the number of users and the term. Tell us what you need and we’ll put together the right package.

Do participants also work on their own goals during the course?

Yes. In the final exercise, each participant chooses a real goal from their own work and builds it from start to finish using the S, M, A, R, T steps and an “if–then” plan. That is why the course is most useful when assigned before the performance period.

Try this course with your team

We’ll open demo access so you can review the content with your own team, then discuss licensing for the full catalog or the titles you choose.

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