Personal and Professional Development

Aim: The purpose of this unit is to enable learners to develop an understanding of the different methods and resources available to them for planning their personal and professional development. They will learn how to identify factors that may affect targets or goals, prioritise actions and understand how feedback from others can be utilised to aid their development and career progression. They will be able to develop a plan which can either be used during progress of a course of study or as a tool in their future careers.

Learning outcome

1. understand how to plan for personal and professional development

1.1 describe the benefits of personal and professional development

1.2 identify development opportunities for career and personal progression

1.3 analyse development opportunities that may support career and personal progression.

2. understand how people learn

2.1 explain the principles of how people learn

2.2 describe different learning styles

2.3 evaluate learning resources to support development

2.4 analyse the use of different learning strategies.

3. be able to produce personal and professional development plans

3.1 carry out self-audit of skills and experience

3.2 identify targets for personal and professional development

3.3 use methods to track personal development

3.4 create a personal and professional development plan.

4. be able to make recommendations for personal and professional development

4.1 explain the benefits of reflective practice

4.2 evaluate progress against development plan

4.3 recommend opportunities for further development.