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A professional development plan is a roadmap that outlines the skills, education, and strategy needed to achieve career goals. It involves self-assessment, setting short, mid, and long-term goals, developing an action plan and timeline, identifying resources, and tracking progress. Regularly updating the plan allows individuals to continually improve and advance in their career.

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A professional development plan is a roadmap that outlines the skills, education, and strategy needed to achieve career goals. It involves self-assessment, setting short, mid, and long-term goals, developing an action plan and timeline, identifying resources, and tracking progress. Regularly updating the plan allows individuals to continually improve and advance in their career.

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WHAT IS

PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING ?
Reporter: Duran, Desiree Anne
BSOA 2 G
A Professional Development
Plan is a roadmap containing
the skills, strategy, and
WHAT IS A education you need to further
PROFESSIONAL yourself in career and life to
DEVELOPMENT achieve your professional
PLAN? goals.
HOW TO CREATE A PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN 6 STEPS

Your professional development plan


is not a one-time project. Rather, it’s
an ever-changing document that
you update as your goals,
surroundings, and priorities change.
The visual below illustrates the
lifecycle of your professional
development plan.
Step 1 Assess yourself

Self assessment is the foundation of your PDP and a


critical step you should take seriously whenever you
update your PDP in the future. In this step, you’ll
evaluate your personal and professional interests, any
hopes, plans, and dreams you have for your career, as
well as your current knowledge and skill set.
Step 2 Set your goals

Now that you’ve evaluated your current position and skills, it’s time to
set your goals. To break up your main goals, you’ll want to set long-term,
mid-term, and short-term goals

Long-term goals can be months or even years into the future.


Mid-term goals should range from a couple of weeks to a couple of
months.
Short-term goals should range from a couple of days to a couple of
weeks.
Step 3 Develop strategies

To reach your goals you need an action plan. To create one, ask yourself how
you can advance your competencies, learn new skills, or get that promotion
you’ve been eyeing.
Take a look at your current skill set or position, as well as your goals, and write
down what you need to do to reach them. Whether that’s going to a
conference to broaden your knowledge, finding a mentor who can help you
build meaningful connections within the organization, or signing up for a
workshop to hone your skills—write down your action plan so you know which
steps you’ll have to take to reach your goals.
Step 4 Gather your resources

Once you’ve developed an action plan, think through the professional


growth you need to succeed. Here are a few examples of resources that
can be relevant to your professional development:
Seminars, webinars, or workshops that elevate your skill set
Learning and development resources that can advance your
knowledge
Professional networks that connect you with new peers or
mentors
Continuing education institutions that provide you with the
degree you need for your promotion.
Social media platforms, where you can connect with your virtual
team outside of work
Step 5 Create a timeline

Creating a timeline and deadlines for your goals can be extremely


helpful in sticking to them. It’s also the “T” of any SMART goal (time-
bound).
Depending on the type of goals you set for yourself, you may want to
think in weekly, monthly, or quarterly increments. Try to find a happy
balance between giving yourself enough time to achieve your goals but
also challenging yourself.
Step 6 Track your progress

Remember to keep your PDP alive by updating and


adjusting it as you go. That’s the only way it can help
you to continually improve yourself and grow in your
career. You should also add your goals to a goal-setting
software that allows you to track your progress and
connect with others.
CONCLUSION:

Professional Development Plans are used in various contexts,


including in the workplace, educational institutions, and
individual career management. They are valuable tools for
personal and career growth, helping individuals take a proactive
approach to their professional development and ensuring that
they continue to evolve and remain competitive in their chosen
field.

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