Learn how to motivate yourself and others – success depends on it. Whether you need the skills to motivate in sport, business, health or life in general, this course will help you to achieve goals. This course is ideal for managers, coaches, personal trainers or anyone who wants to understand motivation and how to put it into practice.
The Certificate of Motivational Theory and Practice is an online program that will help you to implement motivational strategies in your career, business, sport, education or everyday life for success.
In this professional development course, you will learn about Maslow’s theory of motivation, internal versus intrinsic incentives, incentives external to the work environment, social reinforces and self-determination theory.
You will also learn how to initiate and maintain motivation, influence groups and individuals, and create time-management plans and set expectations for employees, clients and yourself.
On completion of this course, you will have a comprehensive understanding of the theory and practice of motivation to drive success.
Course Structure
Motivation
Unit 1 – Introduction
- How important is the study of motivation
- What is motivation
- Maslows theory of motivation
- Incentives
- Internal or intrinsic incentives
- Incentives external to the working environment
- The relational character of incentives
- Social reinforcers
Unit 2 – Awareness
- Motivation and goals
- Motivation and distress
- Reinforcement
- Classical conditioning
- Operant conditioning
Unit 3 – Tangible rewards
- Self determination theory
- Hygiene and motivation theory
- Tangible rewards
Unit 4 – Intangible rewards
- Intrinsic motivation
- Security -Cultural, Production of community, Gender, Age, Vocation, Education, etc
- Ethics
- Gratitude
- Belief systems
- Peer pressure
- Extrinsic and intrinsic reinforcement at work
Unit 5 – Negative motivators
- Punishment
- Pain
- Suffering
- Discipline
- Threat
Unit 6 – Initiating motivation
- Explain how to initiate motivation with an individual or group for a situation not previously confronted.
Unit 7 – Maintaining motivation
- Goal setting
- Influence of Groups on individual motivation
- Social loafing
- Employee motivation in the workplace by managers
- Expectations
- Job design
- Motivation for a personal trainer
Unit 8 – Applications
- Space management
- Time management
- Staff appraisals
- Expectations
- Vicious and virtuous cycles
Assessment
When you study with Australian Online Courses you will be assessed using a competency-based training method. Competency-based training focuses on a learner’s ability to receive, respond to and process information to achieve a competency result. As such, skills-based and knowledge assessments are geared towards attainment to meet industry-defined standards.
Assessment will be comprised of written assignments and exercises, including short answer questions, reports, essays, research projects and reflective tasks. There are no examinations or due dates for assessment. As a result, you can complete training in your own time and at your own pace with the assistance of unlimited tutor support.
Course FAQs
Why Choose Australian Online Courses?
- Professional development that is widely recognised and respected;
- Improve your employment opportunities;
- Study online, anywhere via our elearning system;
- High-quality professional development programs written by industry experts;
- No entry requirements;
- All course materials provided online – no textbooks to buy;
- Unlimited tutor support;
- Easy to understand course content;
- We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply);
- Certificate of Attainment/Completion issued for your CV (hard copy provided); and
- Course may be tax deductible; see your tax advisor.
How long will it take to complete this course?
The approximate study hours for this course is 100 hours. We offer twelve (12) months’ access, with extensions available upon application (fees apply).
Can I purchase optional printed materials?
While printed materials are not available for purchase, PDF copies are available for download and self-printing for this program.
When can I start this course?
You can start within 60 minutes during business hours when you enrol and pay in full with a credit card!
Credit card: Within 60 mins during business hours.
BPAY: Within 1-2 working days.
Internet Banking: Within 1-2 working days.
Cheque/Money Order: Upon receipt of mailed cheque.
Will I receive a certificate upon completion of this course?
Yes! You will receive a Certificate of Attainment upon successful completion of your assessment.
Do I need to attend classes or undertake any work placements?
No. All courses are delivered online via our e-learning system and there are no work placement requirements in this course.
What support can I expect from Australian Online Courses?
Unlimited tutor support is available throughout your studies via email during business hours Monday to Friday. Our Administrative team are available Monday to Friday via email, live chat and telephone.
I am an international student. Can I enrol into this course?
Yes! We accept enrolments from individuals both within Australia and internationally; location is no barrier to entry into our programs.
Career Pathways
Future growth
Strong
Unemployment
Low
Professional development for those wishing to learn motivational skills to motivate themselves and others.
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