This course equips frontline managers with the knowledge and skills needed to implement effective progressive discipline in the workplace. Learners explore progressive discipline as a corrective, structured approach to managing employee performance and behavior issues. Emphasis is placed on best practices, consistency, documentation, and fair administration to support improvement while reducing organizational risk.
Module 1: Introduction to Progressive Discipline
Module 2: Stages of the Progressive Discipline Process
Module 3: Best Practices for Fair and Consistent Discipline
Module 4: Implementing Progressive Discipline as a Frontline Manager
Module 5: Documentation and Recordkeeping
By the end of this course, the learner will be able to:
Define progressive discipline and explain its purpose
List the stages of a progressive disciplinary procedure
Identify best practices for each stage of progressive discipline
Describe how frontline managers can implement and administer progressive discipline fairly and consistently
Identify appropriate documentation methods for each stage of the progressive discipline process
Upon completion, learners are eligible for 2 CEU hours through ATD/HRCI/SHRM.
This class is an independent-study course. Learners will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.