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2 OKR examples for International Certification

What are International Certification OKRs?

The OKR acronym stands for Objectives and Key Results. It's a goal-setting framework that was introduced at Intel by Andy Grove in the 70s, and it became popular after John Doerr introduced it to Google in the 90s. OKRs helps teams has a shared language to set ambitious goals and track progress towards them.

Formulating strong OKRs can be a complex endeavor, particularly for first-timers. Prioritizing outcomes over projects is crucial when developing your plans.

We've tailored a list of OKRs examples for International 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.

How to write your own International Certification OKRs

Option 1. Turn ideas into OKRs with Tability AI

While we have some examples available, it's likely that you'll have specific scenarios that aren't covered here.

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.

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.

AI feedback for OKRs in TabilityTability's Strategy Map makes it easy to see all your org's OKRs

Tability 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.

International Certification OKRs examples

You'll find below a list of Objectives and Key Results templates for International 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 achieve International Certification

  • ObjectiveAchieve International Certification
  • KRSuccessfully pass the international certification examination on first attempt
  • TaskPractice previous years' exam papers daily
  • TaskEngage a tutor specialized in the examination subject
  • TaskComplete a comprehensive study guide for the examination
  • KRScore at least 90% on certification practice exams
  • TaskDedicate consistent time each day for exam preparation
  • TaskTake multiple practice exams to identify weaknesses
  • TaskReview all course material to comprehend key concepts
  • KRComplete 100% of certification training modules by end of the period
  • TaskMonitor progress to ensure timely completion
  • TaskSet aside dedicated time daily for training
  • TaskReview the list of required training modules

OKRs to obtain an International Certification in my field of expertise

  • ObjectiveObtain an International Certification in my field of expertise
  • KRSuccessfully complete all required pre-certification training by end of period
  • TaskIdentify all necessary pre-certification training modules
  • TaskComplete and submit all training by deadline
  • TaskSet a schedule for completing each training module
  • KRSubmit all necessary paperwork and pass the final certification examination
  • TaskSuccessfully pass the final certification exam
  • TaskThoroughly revise for the final certification exam
  • TaskGather all required documentation for submission
  • KRAchieve a passing score on all practice examinations taken
  • TaskAllocate daily study hours for practice examination material
  • TaskSeek assistance for difficult study areas
  • TaskRegularly review and correct past mistakes

International 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

The #1 role of OKRs is to help you and your team focus on what really matters. Business-as-usual activities will still be happening, but you do not need to track your entire roadmap in the 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

Don't fall into the set-and-forget trap. It is important to adopt a weekly check-in process to get the full value of your OKRs and make your strategy agile – otherwise this is nothing more than a reporting exercise.

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 International Certification OKRs

OKRs without regular progress updates are just KPIs. You'll need to update progress on your OKRs every week to get the full benefits from the framework. Reviewing progress periodically has several advantages:

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 International Certification OKR templates

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