Advance your career with the Professional Development Plan course

Details

Learning outcomes

• Understand what a professional development plan (PDP) is and why it’s important for career growth.
• Identify the key elements of a strong PDP and know when to use different plan types.
• Apply a structured seven-step process to create and action a PDP.
• Use tools to track progress, review, and adapt your plan as your needs change.
• Recognise the role of organisational support, technology, and feedback for long-term planning.

Curriculum

• Overview of PDPs: purpose, benefits, and place in career planning.
• Essential parts: objectives, skills review, strategies, action plans, and measures.
• Seven-step process: set goals, assess yourself, find gaps, plan actions, set timelines, implement, review.
• How to track and update your PDP using simple tools and regular reviews.
• Getting and using feedback, and making plans that fit your life and work goals.
• Support and pitfalls: using technology, coaching, and avoiding common mistakes in planning.

Benefits

Why choose the Business Learning Library™

Build your expertise with courses designed for business analysts, HR, team leaders, managers, and organisational development professionals. Stay ahead in your field with practical, self-paced courses that fit your schedule.

• Learn skills you can use straight away to solve real business challenges.
• Earn digital badges to show your achievements and strengthen your CV.
• Stay adaptable and improve your decision-making with proven business analysis tools.
• Grow your confidence in workforce planning and team management.
• Get fresh insights whether you’re new to business analysis or developing your expertise.

Certificate

Get recognised for your achievement

Complete this course and earn a digital certificate through Accredible. Share your certificate online, add it to your CV, and show your expertise with a trusted, verifiable credential.