Course Overview
This course is designed to enable students to explore effective processes and systems for managing performance at the individual, team and organization level. It will provide students with an understanding of the key role performance management plays in achieving corporate strategy and optimizing productivity. Within the scope of "managing performance" students will gain knowledge of how to measure and develop performance. Interactive opportunities will be provided to build skills needed to assist line managers in managing performance, including: establishing and communicating performance criteria; coaching for performance improvement; and conducting performance review discussions. This course will also examine the relationship between performance management and other HRM functions.
Prerequisite(s)
- 50% in HRMG 3105† († may be taken concurrently)
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$531.54 - $571.95 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
International fees are typically 3.4 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:
- Justify the importance of performance management for both organization and employee success.
- Outline the typical cycle of performance management; including roles and responsibilities, as well as planning, reviewing and appraising practices.
- Differentiate the types of assessments used to evaluate individual and team performance.
- Demonstrate effective skill in developing performance criteria/plans, conducting performance discussions and evaluating reviewing performance.
- Coach and/or advise line managers on how to effectively manage performance from planning, ongoing reviews and assessment.
- Coach and/or advise employees on how to develop a performance plan, including clearly defined and aligned objectives and measures.
- Illustrate the relationship between pay and performance and identify appropriate methods of performance.
- Critique and recommend improvements to an organization's performance management system and process.
Effective as of Fall 2007
Related Programs
Performance Management (HRMG 4155) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Fire Executive Management
BCIT/Industry Partnership Certificate Part-time
- Human Resource Management
Certificate Part-time
- Leadership
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2026
Below are three offerings of HRMG 4155 for the Spring/Summer 2026 term.
CRN 59464
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 59464
- $559.82 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Tue | 17:30 - 20:30 | Downtown DTC Rm. 472 |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Heidi Bachert-Burke
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- ** HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. ***Please note that the first class will be held on campus*** The instructor will provide class details in the course outline.
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Required
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Status
CRN 66563
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 66563
- $531.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
David Berrington
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Required
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Status
CRN 70035
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 27 Loading
- CRN 70035
- $531.54 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 27 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Dawne Bringeland
Course outline
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit email address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. Frequent contributions to asynchronous (not real time) online discussions is required to achieve a passing final grade. Is online learning for you? Please take a look at our FAQ pages www.bcit.ca/distance/faq.shtml and www.bcit.ca/distance/foryou.shtml
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Required
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Status
Fall 2026
Below are two offerings of HRMG 4155 for the Fall 2026 term.
CRN 34939
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 28 Loading
- CRN 34939
- $542.91 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 28 | N/A | N/A | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
David Berrington
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- Students must submit e-mail address when registering. To be successful in our online courses, plan to spend 7-10 hours per course each week on your studies, starting Week 1. Our courses are paced and highly interactive with participation requirements weekly. This online course is NOT self-paced. You must have an e-mail address and access to a computer capable of downloading basic documents. You are not required to be online at a specific time of the day; however you are required to submit all assignments on their due dates.
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Status
CRN 37488
Dates
Oct 17 - Nov 21 Loading
- CRN 37488
- $571.95 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 17 - Nov 21 | Sat | 09:00 - 16:00 | Downtown DTC Rm. 460 |
Duration
6 weeks
Instructor
Dawne Bringeland
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- HYBRID: This course will be offered 50% in person - on campus and 50% synchronously online. The instructor will provide class details in the course online.
Confirmation
Required
To proceed with registration and add this course to the cart, please confirm:
Status
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