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Length: 1 day(s)
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Price (at your venue): 1 Person R 16,576 EX VAT 3 Person R 7,336 EX VAT 10 Person R 3,229 EX VAT
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Certification Type:Non-Accredited
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OKR Fundamentals Certified (OKRFC) Training (1 day)
Set fewer, clearer goals that the whole organisation can see – and run an OKR cycle that keeps teams focused and honest about progress.
Most organisations have a strategy, a set of KPIs and a long list of projects, yet teams still struggle to say which few results matter most this quarter. Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) close that gap. This one-day OKR training teaches managers and teams to write clear objectives and measurable key results, link them to strategy, and track them in short cycles.
Delegates learn where OKRs came from – Intel, then Google and many others – and how they differ from KPIs, targets and task lists. They practise writing inspiring, time-bound objectives and outcome-based key results with baselines, decide when to use committed or aspirational OKRs, and align company, team and individual goals across dependencies. The second half of the day covers running the cycle: choosing the cadence, weekly check-ins with confidence levels, scoring, end-of-cycle reviews and how to roll OKRs out without them becoming a box-ticking exercise or a bonus scheme.
In the workshop each team drafts its own OKRs for the next quarter and peer-reviews them against the rules. The day ends with the OKR Fundamentals Certified (OKRFC) exam, which is free.
Why this course
For your organisation
- Strategy translated into a few measurable results per team
- Visible alignment between company, team and individual goals
- Earlier warning when priorities drift, through weekly check-ins
- A practical starting plan for a pilot OKR rollout
- An internationally recognised credential with no exam fee
For your delegates
- A clear method for writing objectives and key results
- Draft OKRs for your own team, reviewed on the day
- Confidence to run check-ins and score results honestly
- The OKRFC certification, written on the day
What delegates will be able to do
- Explain what OKRs are, why they work and how they differ from KPIs and targets
- Write qualitative, time-bound objectives linked to strategy
- Write key results that measure outcomes, with baselines and targets
- Choose between committed and aspirational OKRs and set stretch goals people believe in
- Align company, team and individual OKRs, top-down and bottom-up
- Run weekly check-ins, score results and hold an end-of-cycle review
- Plan a pilot rollout and avoid the most common OKR mistakes
Who should attend
Managers, team leaders, executives and anyone responsible for setting goals, tracking performance or rolling out OKRs, including strategy, HR and performance-management staff. No prior experience of OKRs is needed.
Course outline
Day 1 – Writing, aligning and running OKRs
What OKRs are and why they work
- Origins at Intel and the spread through Google and others
- OKRs compared with KPIs and targets
- What OKRs are not: a task list or a pay scheme
Writing objectives and key results
- Objectives: qualitative, inspiring and time-bound
- Linking objectives to strategy
- Key results: outcomes, not activities
- Baselines and measurable targets
- How many key results, and why
- Common mistakes and how to fix them
Ambition and alignment
- Committed and aspirational OKRs: when to use each
- Setting stretch goals people still believe in
- Company, team and individual OKRs
- Top-down and bottom-up setting
- Cross-team dependencies
Running the OKR cycle
- Choosing the cadence
- Weekly check-ins and confidence levels
- Scoring and grading
- End-of-cycle review and retrospective
Rolling OKRs out
- Starting with a pilot team
- Who runs the process
- Tools for tracking OKRs
- Avoiding the most common pitfalls
Workshop and the OKRFC exam
- Draft objectives and key results for your team's next quarter
- Peer review against the rules learned
- OKRFC exam online: 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes
- 60% needed to pass; no exam fee
How it is delivered
One day, 08:30-16:00, ending with the online OKRFC exam. In person at your offices anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue, or live online. One delegate or a group of up to 20; the workshop uses your own strategy and goals. Course notes and OKR templates included. Each delegate needs a laptop with internet access for the exam – BOTI can supply laptops at an extra cost. We deliver it at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and anywhere else in South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online for teams in different places.
What our clients say
“The training was practical, engaging and relevant to our workplace environment, providing participants with valuable knowledge and practical skills that could be applied in their respective roles.”
“All training programmes were delivered in a highly professional manner, with effective coordination and strict adherence to our scheduling requirements. The facilitators demonstrated a commendable level of expertise, and the quality of delivery consistently met our expectations.”
“The facilitator was excellent and took time to ensure that the employee understood the content and was able to apply the learning in order to develop the portfolio of evidence.”
Frequently asked questions
Is the exam included?
Yes. The OKRFC exam is free and is written online at the end of the day: 40 multiple-choice questions in 60 minutes, with 60% needed to pass.
Do OKRs replace our KPIs or performance contracts?
No. KPIs keep measuring business-as-usual health; OKRs focus effort on the few changes that matter this cycle. The course shows how to run both, and why OKRs should be kept separate from pay decisions.
Can you run it at our offices, and for how many people?
Yes. We train at your premises anywhere in South Africa, at a BOTI venue or live online, for one delegate or a group of up to 20. Training a leadership team together lets the workshop draft real company OKRs.
Is it accredited?
No – it is a non-accredited short course. Delegates receive a BOTI certificate of attendance and, if they pass, the international OKRFC certification from OKRstudy.
Can the course be tailored to our strategy?
Yes. Send us your strategic priorities or current goals beforehand and the facilitator uses them in the workshop.
Can you run this course in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban?
Yes. We train on site at your offices in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and across South Africa, at a BOTI venue in Johannesburg, or live online so a team spread over several offices can attend together.
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