Editor’s Note: This article is authored by Islam Salahuddin, a Business Research Analyst, and Len, the Chief Editor at The KPI Institute and originally published in the 25th printed edition of PERFORMANCE Magazine.

The KPI Institute achieved another year of record-breaking success in 2022, with 5,553 individuals participating in 336 course deliveries. This marks the seventh consecutive year of growth for the global research organization dedicated to setting standards in strategy and performance management-related professions. Compared to 2016, the number of participants in The KPI Institute’s Premium Certifications grew fivefold, up from 898.

With 19 years of experience providing performance solutions, The KPI Institute has successfully trained thousands of professionals in strategy and performance management-related disciplines with the support of its 40 partner organizations worldwide. The organization offers a variety of course delivery options, including virtual classrooms, face-to-face groups, and self-paced eLearning classes.

Live online courses remain the most popular delivery method, chosen by 3,664 participants. This trend has continued for the third year in a row since the launch of live online courses in 2020, far surpassing the number of participants who opted for in-person sessions, totaling 1,889. 

“We are thrilled to report another year of exceptional growth. This success can be attributed, in part, to the organization’s expansion of course offerings. With this, we remain committed to providing top-quality training and insights through our research programs and publications. In addition, I would like to thank our partner organizations that are contributing to fulfilling our vision,” Cristina Mihăiloaie, business unit manager of The KPI Institute’s Research Division, said.

The courses offered by The KPI Institute are designed to enable professionals and organizations to adapt and succeed in today’s business environment. Some of the certifications are Certified KPI Professional and Practitioner, Certified Strategy and Business Planning Professional, and Certified Performance Management Systems Audit Professional. 

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If 2020 was the year for survival mode, 2021 was the year for adapting to changes that came our way. Adaptability is not just about keeping up with modern technologies and trends. It’s more about how we use them to accelerate change and foster a culture of innovation in the workplace, and this won’t be possible without valuing learning and development.

That is why The KPI Institute continues to deliver quality live-online certification programs in strategy and performance management. These learning sessions are designed to help organizations and professionals address business challenges, gain competencies, and achieve results.  They are packed with tools, frameworks, resources, exercises, and expert recommendations.

Before we put 2021 behind us, let us revisit the courses that made a mark on you. According to our data, here are the top live-online training programs of The KPI Institute that received the highest number of participants last year.

1. KPI Certified Professional and Practitioner: “Embedding more than 15 years of research, this educational program will provide you the necessary knowledge and skills to differentiate yourself from other professionals through a rigorous and structured approach to measuring performance.”
2. Strategy and Business Planning Professional Certification: “The course aims to offer participants a chance to build up a strategic mind-frame, understand key strategy planning concepts, use strategy planning tools, in individual and team exercises, and reflect on the best practices in the field through case studies and debates.”
3. Balanced Scorecard Management System Professional Certification: “The training course provides the pillars, tools, and resources required for an immediate application and Balanced Scorecard Management System in your own organization.”
4.  Certified Performance Management Professional and Practitioner Certifications: In this course, participants will “Obtain a premium recognition for your competencies both as a professional and practitioner to demonstrate your ability to monitor and improve current performance levels in different scenarios, in a standardized and effective manner.”
5. Certified OKR Professional: “The three-day course trains participants in how to set and work with OKRs and offers them the opportunity to get certified on the ability to deploy and use OKRs in accordance.”

To learn more about other certification programs, check out the Performance Management Training Calendar 2022.