Achieving Excellence Through Effective Goal Management

Online Course for Instructors

Effective goal setting and goal management can yield unprecedented returns in all areas of your life – especially career success. By identifying what you want to accomplish, you can establish a comprehensive action plan to achieve those goals. In this class, you will learn how setting goals allows you to define your long-term vision and identify the short-term tasks required to put your personal plan into action. You will walk away with a concrete action plan to ensure your own career success, as well as help engage your students in goal setting for their career.

Price: $38.95
Duration: 3 hours (instant certificate of completion)
Length of Access: 365 days
  • Instructor CE Hours

    This course fulfills 3 hours of NACCAS Teaching Methodology requirement and 0.3 CEU for IACET. Please check with your state board for credit approval.

  • Learn at Your Own Pace

    You have access to this class for 365 days. Take it at your own pace. Start and stop as needed. Don't worry—your progress will be saved.

  • Become a Master Educator

    This course counts as 1 credit towards your Milady Master Educator Certification. Learn more about our certifications, here.

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About the Author: Lisha Barnes

Lisha Barnes currently serves as the Academic Development Manager for Milady. She is responsible for developing and delivering the Master Educator instructor training program, Master Educator Online Instructor series, and supporting schools with curriculum development and product knowledge. She is a licensed cosmetologist, barber, and instructor. She received a Bachelors of Science in Communications from Eastern New Mexico University and her Cosmetology, Barber and Student Instructor training at Olympian University of Cosmetology. Lisha’s thorough understanding of the cosmetology school industry comes from over 25 years of hands-on experience serving in various roles, including Instructor, Director of Education, Admissions, Financial Aid, Accreditation, and School Administrator for multiple private cosmetology schools. Lisha has also served as NACCAS Commissioner and AACS Accreditation Committee Chair among many other prestigious positions.

Lisha Barnes

Course Outline


    1. Welcome Message

    2. Introduction

    3. Watch "Welcome" Video

    1. Watch "What Is Goal Setting?" Video

    1. Watch "Why Is Goal Setting So Important?" Video

    1. Watch "Goal Setting Gone Wrong" Video

    1. Watch "Your Dream, Vision and Core Values" Video

    1. Watch "Types of Goals" Video

About this course

  • $38.95
  • 20 lessons

Learning Objectives

After completing this course, the learner will be able to:

  • Identify the facts and fiction of goal setting
  • Discuss why goal management is important
  • Practice specific steps for goal development and achievement
  • Develop a personal goal plan

Leave this course with a concrete action plan to ensure your own career success as well as help engage your students in goal setting for their career.

FAQs

  • Why should I take this course?

    In this three-hour class, you will learn how setting goals allows you to define your long-term vision and identify the short-term tasks required to put your personal plan into action. You will walk away from this course with a concrete action plan to ensure your own career success as well as help engage your students in goal setting for their career.

  • How long is this course?

    The course should take you about 3 hours depending on your current learning style and how long you take to practice what you learn. You may take the course at your own pace, stopping and starting as it fits your schedule.

  • How is the course structured?

    There are 14 lessons in the course as well as a final exam. You must pass the final exam with a score of 70% or higher in order to obtain your certificate of completion.

  • Is this class offered in-person?

    No, this course is not currently offered in-person. However, if you’re interested in hosting an event (in-person or live, virtual) with Milady’s Master Educator Program, we do have a menu of classes that can be delivered in-person or as a live, virtual class. Learn more, here.

  • How many courses do I need for my Milady Master Educator Certification?

    To receive your Level 1 - Master Educator Certification, you must complete a total of 12 classes.

    To receive your Level 2 - Advanced Master Educator Certification, you must complete a total of 18 classes.

    To receive your Level 3 - Trailblazer Master Educator Certification, you must complete a total of 24 classes.

    Remember, you're responsible for keeping track of your credits! Once you reach 12, 18, or 24, request your printed Master Educator Certificate by submitting a ticket at milady.com/support, using case problem type "Faculty/Teacher Resources," following the on-screen instructions, and writing in your notes in the description. Please include all of your course certificates. Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing. The credits toward your Master Educator Certification do not expire.

    We only keep your information on course completions for 7 years. After that, we will have no record of events that you've attended

  • I have completed 12, 18, or 24 classes. How do I receive my Level 1, 2, or 3 certificate? 

    Remember, you're responsible for keeping track of your credits. Once you reach 12, 18 or 24, request your printed Master Educator Certificate by submitting a ticket at milady.com/support, using case problem type "Faculty/Teacher Resources," following the on-screen instructions, and writing in your notes in the description. Please attach all course certificates. We will confirm and send out your printed Master Educator Certificate! Please allow up to 4 weeks for processing.

    We only keep your information on course completions for 7 years. After that, we will have no record of events that you've attended