Description
The purpose of this course is to introduce you to S.M.A.R.T. goals and objectives and explain how they can effectively move an idea into action by clearly defining what needs to be done, by who, and by what target date. In addition, you will learn how S.M.A.R.T. components help provide measurable accountability and timing guidelines to determine whether project activities are producing the desired result.
Learning Objectives
Real-World Application
After taking this course, you will be able to write stronger goals and objectives that improve planning, clarify expectations, and create measurable benchmarks for tracking progress.
Developers
Janie Braid MS, DDAP Systems Coordinator, Penn State EPIS
Jordan Joyce MPS, Implementation Specialist, Penn State EPIS
Continuing Education
- Earn a certificate upon completion and submit it to your employer for continuing education credit.
- Pennsylvania educators earn Act 48 credits by completing this course.
- The PLP team is currently exploring additional opportunities to expand continuing education credit eligibility within Pennsylvania and to other states in the future.
What Learners are Saying
Learners most appreciated the course’s clear, simple, and easy-to-follow format, along with the practical examples of SMART goals and how to develop them. Many valued the self-paced structure, interactive activities, and knowledge checks, which helped make the content relevant and applicable to their work.
