Managing Probationary Periods
This course helps managers and HR staff run probationary periods that are supportive, well documented and fair. You will learn how probation works as a contractual arrangement, how to set expectations and hold regular reviews, when probation can be extended, and how to confirm or end employment lawfully, including the protections that apply from day one.
- Modules
- 3
- Duration
- About 20 minutes
- Pass mark
- 80%
- Assessment
- 8 questions from a bank of 12
Learning outcomes
- ✓Explain the purpose of probation and why its terms depend on the employment contract
- ✓Set clear expectations and objectives for a new starter
- ✓Hold regular, documented probation reviews with constructive feedback and support
- ✓Decide when extending probation is appropriate and permitted by the contract
- ✓Confirm or end employment fairly, recognising discrimination and automatically unfair dismissal protections and notice requirements
Course contents
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Module 1: Purpose and setting expectations
Video (3 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 2: Reviews, feedback and support
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Module 3: Confirming or ending employment
Video (4 scenes) · 1 lessons · 2 practice questions
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Final assessment & certificate