Intermediate

People Management Course Estonia

Managing people is harder than managing tasks. Learn how to run performance conversations, keep your team motivated, and handle underperformance fairly.

6 weeks 20 lessons 5 modules

What You'll Learn

Run performance conversations that people leave motivated, not defensive
Identify what actually motivates each person on your team
Manage underperformance fairly and consistently
Build psychological safety without lowering standards
Spot early signs of disengagement before they become resignations
Balance individual needs with team fairness
Coach rather than just instruct
Build a team culture people want to stay in

Skills You'll Gain

Performance Management Motivation Coaching Retention Team Culture Underperformance Management

About This Course

People management is the hardest part of the job and the part managers get the least training for. This course gives you a practical playbook for motivating, developing and retaining your team.

What This Course Covers

You will learn how to run effective performance conversations, motivate people with different drivers, manage underperformance fairly, and build a team culture that keeps good people around.

Why People Management Matters

Teams do not leave companies, they leave managers. The skills in this course directly affect retention, engagement and the discretionary effort your team brings to work every day.

Who Should Take This Course

Managers responsible for performance reviews, team leads managing a mix of experience levels, and anyone who wants their team to actually want to work for them.

Who This Course Is For

  • Managers responsible for performance reviews and appraisals
  • Team leads managing mixed-experience teams
  • Managers inheriting an existing team for the first time
  • HR business partners supporting line managers

Requirements

  • No prior HR or people management training required
  • Currently managing at least one direct report

Course Curriculum

5 modules  ·  20 lessons

  • Intrinsic vs Extrinsic Motivation at Work
  • Mapping Individual Motivators
  • Motivation Myths That Waste Manager Time
  • Aligning Motivation with Team Goals

  • Structuring a Fair Performance Review
  • Giving Praise That Actually Lands
  • Handling Defensive Reactions
  • Setting Development Goals Together

  • Diagnosing the Real Cause of Underperformance
  • The Performance Improvement Conversation
  • Documenting Fairly and Consistently
  • Knowing When to Escalate

  • Coaching vs Directing: When to Use Each
  • Asking Questions That Build Ownership
  • Supporting Career Development Conversations
  • Building a Coaching Habit as a Manager

  • Reading the Early Warning Signs of Disengagement
  • Stay Interviews vs Exit Interviews
  • Building Fairness Into Team Decisions
  • Your Team Culture Action Plan

Upcoming Course Dates

Live online instructor-led sessions — limited seats per cohort. Reserve early to lock in 40% off.

SEP
16
2026
Wednesday, 16 September 2026
Online · Live Instructor
€320 €192 40% OFF
OCT
14
2026
Wednesday, 14 October 2026
Online · Live Instructor
€320 €192 40% OFF
NOV
11
2026
Wednesday, 11 November 2026
Online · Live Instructor
€320 €192 40% OFF
DEC
09
2026
Wednesday, 09 December 2026
Online · Live Instructor
€320 €192 40% OFF

Choose Your Learning Format

Three flexible ways to learn. Pick what works best for you and your team.

Instructor-Led

Live online sessions with an expert. Interactive, scheduled cohorts.

€320 €192 GBP per person · 40% off

Frequently Asked Questions

This course is built for new and experienced managers, team leads, project managers, and senior individual contributors who want to use AI tools confidently in day-to-day decisions, communication and workflow design. No coding background is required.

The instructor-led cohort runs over five live online sessions across a single week (roughly 12 hours of live instruction plus 3-4 hours of practical exercises). The self-paced track is the same content delivered on-demand and most learners finish it in 2-3 weeks.

Yes. Every learner who completes the course and the final practical assessment receives a digitally verified Management Legend certificate that can be added to LinkedIn and used in performance reviews.

Every live session is recorded and shared with cohort members within 24 hours. You can rewatch the session, post questions in the cohort channel, and book a 1:1 catch-up with the instructor if needed.

No prior AI experience is required. The course starts with the foundations of how large language models work for managers, then moves into hands-on prompts, workflows, governance and team adoption. You only need a laptop and a free ChatGPT or Claude account.

Yes. We offer a 14-day satisfaction guarantee. If the course is not the right fit you can request a full refund within 14 days of your start date, no questions asked.
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What's included:

  • 5 modules
  • 20 lessons
  • 6 weeks of content
  • Access on any device
  • Lifetime access
  • Certificate of completion
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