Performance Appraisal Training for Managers

Duration 3-4 hours

CPD Approved
Performance Appraisal Training
For me
For teams
  • 100% online training

  • Start when you like

  • Learn on any device (desktop, mobile or tablet)

  • Instant assessment and result

  • 1 learner per course

  • Train teams of all sizes

  • Bulk discounts starting at 10% off 10 courses

  • Pay by invoice with 30 day payment terms available (5+ courses)

£30 +VAT

include vat

Includes a 10% discount for 10+ courses

This Performance Appraisal Training online course has been designed to help managers improve their appraisal process and become confident at delivering tough, fair, and useful feedback.

This training course is invaluable for managers who want to know how to use feedback and the appraisal system to boost morale, develop their team, and encourage productivity. Learners will come away understanding the value of consistent year-round feedback and the appraisal system, and will feel empowered to help those they manage to develop professionally. What's more, they'll feel confident at handling tough topics such as raise requests and unacceptable behaviour. 

100% online training

Access anywhere

Same day digital certificate

Printed certificate posted next working day

Full audio voiceover

Assessment retakes at no extra cost

Learn at your own pace with no completion deadlines

Developed in collaboration with industry experts

Accredited by CPD

Bulk discount for orders of 10+ courses

Bigger orders = bigger discounts

Save on our courses when you buy more training upfront. Lock in a better price now and access the training whenever you need to. You can mix and match any of our courses too and get the discount off your whole order.

10+ courses = 10% off
50+ courses = 20% off
100+ courses = 30% off
500+ courses = 40% off

What you'll learn

By the end of this course, learners will:

  • Develop performance development plans.
  • Make performance interviews productive.
  • Prepare for an appraisal.
  • Conduct an appraisal discussion.
  • Document the process.
  • Accurately evaluate the skills of their employees.
  • Recognise core competencies that employees must have.
  • Negotiate difficult conversations about poor performance.
  • Tackle tough discussions about pay.
  • Recognise the importance of consistent feedback.

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Module 1: Introduction

In this first module you’ll be introduced to the importance of a strong appraisal procedure, how they can improve morale and how, when they're done badly, they can demotivate employees and make them look elsewhere.

Module 2: Essential Preparation

In this second module you'll discover what information can help you to assess and rate your employees in an objective manner, how to get your employees in the right frame of mind for receiving feedback, and when you should and shouldn't get employees to fill out a self-appraisal.

Module 3: Conducting an Appraisal

In this third module, you'll discover how to conduct the appraisal meeting. This involves how to negotiate tricky conversations, such as how to handle a raise request, unacceptable performance, and what to do when an employee asks for a promotion as well as how to set the tone, ease nervousness and make the process more productive.

Module 4: Next Step

In this fourth and final module you'll learn how to take your next steps after the appraisal and make the year ahead a productive one. This module will help you set goals, create a development plan, and teach you how to carry out a disciplinary as well as how to review your approach.

The online assessment is taken on completion of the training material. You will be asked 10 multiple choice questions with a pass mark of 80%. The answers are marked automatically so you will instantly know whether you have passed. If you don't pass don't worry! You can take the test as many times as you need with no extra charge.

If you manage people and are required to carry out an end of year performance review, this course is for you. The course can help you hone your skills, discover how to handle hard conversations and poor performance, as well as how to make the appraisal process motivating and meaningful for your best performers.

Frequently asked questions

How do I access the training?

All of our training is done within your web browser - there are no apps to download or software to install.

After picking the courses you need and completing your purchase, you will receive a confirmation email. To access our courses yourself or to distribute them to others you just need to click the ‘Get Started’ button within the email and select which option you want. You will then be able to add the course(s) into an existing account, or create a new account.


Can I buy training for my team?

Of course just add the amount of courses you need and follow the purchase process. Please do be aware that it is one course per learner so they will all need their own course.

When buying courses for a team you'll also get access to our Management Suite free of charge. This is a tool that will allow you to allocate, track and review the training of your team.

Did you know? - We offer free training sessions on how to get the most from your Management Suite. To benefit from this, please contact: managersupport@highspeedtraining.co.uk to get your session booked in.


If I order multiple courses will I receive any discount?

Yes, our bulk discounts are automatically applied to orders containing any combination of courses. We offer the following discounts on bulk purchases:


If you purchase 10+ courses you receive a 10% discount

If you purchase 50+ courses you receive a 20% discount

If you purchase 100+ courses you receive a 30% discount

If you purchase 500+ courses you receive a 40% discount


What payment options are available?

You can pay for our training using either a Debit or Credit card.

For companies ordering 5 or more courses, you’ll also be given the option to pay by invoice.  If you would like to pay by invoice for fewer than 5 courses then please contact our Sales Team by calling 0333 006 7000 or emailing us at sales@highspeedtraining.co.uk. 


Can I access the training material after I have completed my course?

Yes. You can use your username and password to log in and revisit the training material as many times as you like, even after completing the course.


Is there a time limit on completing the course?

No, we want our courses to work around you so there’s no time limit in which you must complete the training after making a purchase. You can also split your training over as many different sessions as you wish, as course progress is saved as you make your way through the training. You’re free to learn entirely at your own pace.


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