Managing performance
Managing performance is a self-paced online course delivered by Fair Work Ombudsman. It is free, takes about 30 minutes, and awards a not stated (not stated).
FreeChecked on 29 September 2026
- Relevance to work
- 1.8 / 3
- Cost and access
- 2 / 2
- Provider
- 2 / 2
- Credential
- 0.6 / 1.5
- Currency
- 0.9 / 1.5
- Total
- 7.3 / 10
Provider learner rating: Not published by the provider
Key facts
| Cost | FreeThe Online learning centre states 'The courses are free and interactive' (checked 29 Sep 2026). The 'Start the course' link opens the course directly with no login. |
|---|---|
| Time | 30 minutes (estimated (midpoint of provider's general 20 to 40 minute range)) |
| Level | Beginner |
| Format | self-paced online |
| Prerequisites | none |
| Credential | not stated (not stated) |
| Open to | Worldwide |
| Free in | Worldwide |
| Content written for | Australia |
| Last checked | 2026-09-29 |
Topics:People leadership
Things to know
- Last updated 1 February 2023, so older than 12 months
- Duration comes from the Online learning centre's general statement that courses take around 20 to 40 minutes; 0.5 hours is the midpoint
- No certificate is mentioned on the course page
- Module titles are not published on the course page
Summary
A short, free Australian Government course on setting up performance management, holding performance conversations, running evaluations and recognising good work. It helps managers keep performance high and deal with underperformance fairly.
You will be able to
- Set up a performance management system
- Conduct effective performance conversations
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Motivate employees by rewarding and recognising good performance
Who it suits
Australian employers and managers responsible for staff performance.
Who is behind it
- Delivered by
- Fair Work Ombudsman (Australian Government)
- Hosted on
- fairwork.gov.au
- Funded by
- Australian Government
- Partners
- Not stated
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Questions
- Is Managing performance free?
- Yes. It is free for anyone, anywhere in the world; the not stated costs not stated. The Online learning centre states 'The courses are free and interactive' (checked 29 Sep 2026). The 'Start the course' link opens the course directly with no login. Checked 29 September 2026 against the provider's own page.
- How long does it take?
- About 30 minutes (estimated (midpoint of provider's general 20 to 40 minute range)).
- Do you get a certificate?
- Yes. It awards a not stated, not stated.
- Who is it for?
- Australian employers and managers responsible for staff performance.
- Can I take it from outside Australia?
- Yes. It is open worldwide. It is free in: Worldwide.
Sources
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre/managing-performance
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/tools-and-resources/online-learning-centre/use-our-online-courses-at-your-workplace
- https://www.fairwork.gov.au/newsroom/news/our-new-online-services-are-live
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