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tability.ioWhat are Professional Certification OKRs?
The Objective and Key Results (OKR) framework is a simple goal-setting methodology that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s. It became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s, and it's now used by teams of all sizes to set and track ambitious goals at scale.
Creating impactful OKRs can be a daunting task, especially for newcomers. Shifting your focus from projects to outcomes is key to successful planning.
We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for Professional Certification to help you. You can look at any of the templates below to get some inspiration for your own goals.
If you want to learn more about the framework, you can read our OKR guide online.
Professional Certification OKRs examples
You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for Professional Certification. We also included strategic projects for each template to make it easier to understand the difference between key results and projects.
Hope you'll find this helpful!
OKRs to improve professional development through agreed certifications
ObjectiveImprove professional development through agreed certifications
KRAttend 3 industry conferences or workshops
Arrange travel and accommodation if needed- Register and pay for attendance at each event
- Identify 3 industry conferences or workshops of interest
- KRObtain positive feedback from manager on professional growth
- Actively ask for manager's engagement in professional development
- Showcase work improvement and better decision-making skills
- Consistently exceed targets and expectations at work
- KRComplete 2 relevant certifications by end of period
- Complete course materials and pass exams
- Research suitable certifications related to your career goals
- Enroll in chosen certification programs
OKRs to professionalize the team through process mapping and staff certification
- ObjectiveProfessionalize the team through process mapping and staff certification
- KRMap out 100% of primary work processes in documented form
- Identify all primary work processes needing documentation
- Review and finalize documentation for completeness
- Assign team members to thoroughly document each process
- KRImplement a professional development program participated by 90% of team members
- Communicate the benefits to encourage participation
- Monitor and evaluate participation rates for improvements
- Identify key components for the professional development program
- KRGet 75% of employees successfully certified in their roles
- Identify necessary certifications for each role
- Implement a tracking system for certification progress
- Organize scheduled training sessions
OKRs to acquire GCP certification with strong knowledge and skills
- ObjectiveAcquire GCP certification with strong knowledge and skills
- KRReceive positive feedback from a GCP certified professional on the project implementation
- Implement any suggested improvements or modifications based on the feedback received
- Prepare a detailed presentation showcasing the positive outcomes and key milestones achieved
- Collect essential data and testimonials from team members about their experience with the project
- Request a meeting with the GCP certified professional to discuss the project implementation
- KRComplete all GCP training modules and hands-on exercises with a passing score
- Complete all hands-on exercises by following the provided instructions
- Take and pass all assessments with a passing score to successfully finish the training
- Study the training material thoroughly to understand the concepts and procedures
- Enroll in all GCP training modules and access hands-on exercises
- KRSuccessfully pass the GCP practice exams with a score above 90%
- Review GCP documentation and whitepapers to supplement study materials
- Create a study schedule with dedicated time each day
- Identify weak areas and focus on studying those topics more thoroughly
- Take timed practice exams to improve speed and build endurance
- KRImplement a practical GCP project showcasing proficiency in relevant technologies
- Research and select relevant GCP technologies and tools to be utilized
- Define project scope, objectives, and requirements
- Develop and implement the GCP project, ensuring proficiency in all selected technologies
- Plan and design the architecture and workflow of the GCP project
OKRs to enhance knowledge and skills in unit test learning process
- ObjectiveEnhance knowledge and skills in unit test learning process
- KRObtain a professional certification in unit testing from an established tech organization
- Research established tech organizations that offer unit testing certifications
- Enroll in the selected professional certification program
- Study for and pass the certification examination
- KRComplete three comprehensive online courses on unit testing methodologies and practices
- Enroll and start the online courses
- Complete all coursework and assessments on time
- Select three thorough online courses about unit testing methodologies
- KRDevelop and execute unit tests for ten distinct functions in current project
- Run and analyze results of tests
- Develop unit tests for the functions
- Identify ten key functions within the project
OKRs to achieve proficiency as a middle level java developer
- ObjectiveAchieve proficiency as a middle level java developer
- KRSuccessfully finish 2+ programming projects utilizing complex Java frameworks
- Dedicate time each day to coding and project progress
- Continuously test and debug until projects are completed
- Select two projects utilizing complex Java frameworks
- KRGet certified as a Sun Certified Java Programmer
- Study and complete any prerequisite coursework or training
- Research requirements for Sun Certified Java Programmer certification
- Register and pass the certification exam
- KRComplete 3 advanced Java courses with a score of 85% or higher
- Dedicate time daily to studying course material
- Aim to achieve at least 85% on all tests/assignments
- Research and enroll in 3 advanced Java courses
How to write your own Professional Certification OKRs
1. Get tailored OKRs with an AI
You'll find some examples below, but it's likely that you have very specific needs that won't be covered.
You can use Tability's AI generator to create tailored OKRs based on your specific context. Tability can turn your objective description into a fully editable OKR template -- including tips to help you refine your goals.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Click on the "Generate goals using AI" button
- 3. Use natural language to describe your goals
Tability will then use your prompt to generate a fully editable OKR template.
Watch the video below to see it in action 👇
Option 2. Optimise existing OKRs with Tability Feedback tool
If you already have existing goals, and you want to improve them. You can use Tability's AI feedback to help you.
- 1. Go to Tability's plan editor
- 2. Add your existing OKRs (you can import them from a spreadsheet)
- 3. Click on "Generate analysis"
Tability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRsTability will scan your OKRs and offer different suggestions to improve them. This can range from a small rewrite of a statement to make it clearer to a complete rewrite of the entire OKR.
You can then decide to accept the suggestions or dismiss them if you don't agree.
Option 3. Use the free OKR generator
If you're just looking for some quick inspiration, you can also use our free OKR generator to get a template.
Unlike with Tability, you won't be able to iterate on the templates, but this is still a great way to get started.
Professional Certification OKR best practices
Generally speaking, your objectives should be ambitious yet achievable, and your key results should be measurable and time-bound (using the SMART framework can be helpful). It is also recommended to list strategic initiatives under your key results, as it'll help you avoid the common mistake of listing projects in your KRs.
Here are a couple of best practices extracted from our OKR implementation guide 👇
Tip #1: Limit the number of key results
Focus can only be achieve by limiting the number of competing priorities. It is crucial that you take the time to identify where you need to move the needle, and avoid adding business-as-usual activities to your OKRs.
We recommend having 3-4 objectives, and 3-4 key results per objective. A platform like Tability can run audits on your data to help you identify the plans that have too many goals.
Tip #2: Commit to weekly OKR check-ins
Having good goals is only half the effort. You'll get significant more value from your OKRs if you commit to a weekly check-in process.
Being able to see trends for your key results will also keep yourself honest.
Tip #3: No more than 2 yellow statuses in a row
Yes, this is another tip for goal-tracking instead of goal-setting (but you'll get plenty of OKR examples above). But, once you have your goals defined, it will be your ability to keep the right sense of urgency that will make the difference.
As a rule of thumb, it's best to avoid having more than 2 yellow/at risk statuses in a row.
Make a call on the 3rd update. You should be either back on track, or off track. This sounds harsh but it's the best way to signal risks early enough to fix things.
How to track your Professional Certification OKRs
The rules of OKRs are simple. Quarterly OKRs should be tracked weekly, and yearly OKRs should be tracked monthly. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:
- It brings the goals back to the top of the mind
- It will highlight poorly set OKRs
- It will surface execution risks
- It improves transparency and accountability
Spreadsheets are enough to get started. Then, once you need to scale you can use a proper OKR platform to make things easier.
If you're not yet set on a tool, you can check out the 5 best OKR tracking templates guide to find the best way to monitor progress during the quarter.
More Professional Certification OKR templates
We have more templates to help you draft your team goals and OKRs.