Courses OKR LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION (C-OKRL®)
Level 3 of 5 Includes C-OKRP® Live Online

OKR LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION (C-OKRL®)

Lead the people behind your OKRs

Ten weekly live sessions on the culture, communication and coaching cadence that turn well-written OKRs into results. You leave certified as C-OKRP® and C-OKRL®.

9.1K+ enrolled
Medium
6 modules
includes 2 bonus
Certificates
C-OKRP® and C-OKRL® certificates on completion

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OKR LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION (C-OKRL®)
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Good OKRs mean nothing without execution

OKRs do not achieve themselves. Speed to market and speed of execution decide who wins in a volatile environment. OKRs improve both, but only when strong leadership and a growth culture carry them past the first cycle. This practical course teaches you to lead your team through OKR execution and connect it to the company's vision, mission and strategy. You work on the two factors that decide OKR success: the engagement of your team members, and communication with a return on investment during check-ins, meetings and coaching.
What you will learn
OKR Leadership (C-OKRL®) (incl. C-OKRP®)
How the course runs
Ten live sessions
One 1.5-hour session each week with an OKRI coach. Bring your own OKRs and team situations to work on.
E-learning between sessions
Video lectures, case studies, quizzes and a Leadership Lab with practice and flashcards after every module.
Two online exams
Pass the Practitioner and Leadership exams to earn C-OKRP® and C-OKRL®. Eligible for Scrum SEUs and PMI PDUs.

What you will be able to do

Eleven practical capabilities, grouped by what a leader does to make OKRs stick.

1
Build the culture
Establish a growth culture that creates aligned, self-driven teams
Align team behavior to vision, mission and strategy
Keep your OKR framework running beyond the first cycles
2
Drive execution
Set goals in an agile, effective way
Align OKRs horizontally and vertically
Work every element of the performance ecosystem
Lead toward excellence in execution
3
Coach your people
Energize team members toward aligned commitment
Lift top performance and turn around poor performance
Coach and support team members through check-ins
Communicate with a return on investment

Ten weeks, live and self-paced

Each week pairs a 1.5-hour live session with e-learning you complete at your own pace.

Every week
Live sessions
10 sessions of 1.5 hours, one per week, led by an OKRI coach.
At your pace
E-learning
Six modules with video lectures, case studies and quizzes.
After each module
Leadership Lab
Practice exercises and flashcards to apply what you learned.
At the end
Online exams
Sit the Practitioner and Leadership exams to earn both credentials.

Ten weeks, live and self-paced

6 sections, 25 video lessons, 6 quizzes.

Presentation
State of Affairs
Aligned Commitment
Vision
Values
Leadership Lab: Additional Practice & Flashcards
Module 1 questions: Culture

Presentation
Case Study
Leadership Lab: Additional Practice & Flashcards
Module 2 questions: Personal purpose exercise

Presentation
Case Study
Leadership Lab: Additional Practice & Flashcards
Module 3 questions: Integration of Vision, Values and OKRs

presentation
Communication as a tool
Difference between leadership and management
Leadership Lab: Additional Practice & Flashcards
Module 4 questions: Communication with an ROI

Presentation
Leadership Lab: Additional Practice & Flashcards
Module 5 questions: The quality of OKRs

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Who it is for

Managers Team leads OKR champions Heads of department Leaders building coaching skills

Prerequisite. A passed OKR Practitioner (C-OKRP®) exam, or practical experience with OKRs. The Practitioner course is included, so you can start from either point.

Leadership prepares you for OKR Practitioner (C-OKRP)

What is included

C-OKRP® and C-OKRL® certificates
6 video lectures and 6 quizzes
Lifetime access to the LMS and resources
OKR tools and presentation slides
10 live coaching sessions
2 online certification exams
okrgoal.com for up to 5 users
Community access and OKR events
Your certificate
Scrum Education Units (SEUs) Professional Development Units (PDUs) HR Certification Institute (HRCI)
You receive 15 SEUs, 15 PDUs (Power Skills) and up to 15 HRCI recertification credits (self-submitted, subject to HRCI approval).
Verify any OKR Institute certificate at learn.okrinstitute.org/validate-certificate

What certified practitioners say

What changed for learners after the course.

“
The course was very helpful and clear. It explained how leaders can support their teams to focus on outcomes instead of just tasks. I especially liked the practical tips on how to get teams involved and how to turn OKRs into something useful, not just a checklist. It also showed how OKRs can help with better teamwork and stronger results. A great course for any leader who wants to improve goal-setting and team focus. Thank you!
Irina Trubnikova
Verified learner
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Easy to navigate
Nur Rahima Md Jamil
Verified learner

Train your OKR champions together

In-house cohorts from 5 seats. Examples are tailored to your industry and sessions are scheduled around your quarter.

Fina Adam
Fina Adam
Sales manager and business development

Questions before you enroll

If you cannot attend a live session, recordings are shared with all registered participants within 48 hours. For questions about cancellations or transfers, please contact us at [email protected] — we review each request individually.

Yes. At checkout you can request an invoice for your company. We also provide a one-page business case template on request to help you get budget approval. Email [email protected] with your company details.

The certification exam is taken online after completing the program. It consists of multiple-choice and scenario-based questions. You receive your result immediately and can retake if needed. ICF requires a pass mark of 70% for accreditation purposes.

Yes. All slide decks, workbooks, and supplemental materials are available in your student portal indefinitely after the course ends. Recordings are retained for at least 12 months.

After completing the program, you receive a certificate of completion that includes the number of CCE/SEU units awarded. You can submit this directly to ICF or PMI through their respective continuing education portals.

In the rare case a session does not reach minimum enrollment, we will contact you at least 7 days before the start date and offer a full transfer to the next available cohort or a complete refund.
Still deciding?

Look through the lessons, keep the brochure for later or bring your team along.

Train your OKR champions together

You leave certified as an OKR Practitioner (C-OKRP®) and OKR Leader (C-OKRL®), and prepared for Chief OKR Officer (C-OKRO®) and OKR Professional (C-OKRPro®). We provide the supervision you need to complete your accreditation application.

OKR LEADERSHIP CERTIFICATION (C-OKRL®)
Watch course preview
$ 1700.00
Select a date
Train a team Download the course brochure
Training 5 or more people? Arrange team training