Task 1 : (LO 1: 1.1 – 1.3)(M1, D3)

Prepare a document that reflects your understanding about how self-managed learning can enhance lifelong development.

Your document should include:

• Evaluation of approaches to self-managed learning like learning through research, learning through others (mentoring, coaching etc.), Seminars, Conferences, interviews, use of internet, social media etc.

• Benefits of self-managed learning to the individual and to the organization like new skillsets, enhanced performance, education upgrade, skilled workforce etc.

• Ways in which lifelong learning in Personal and Professional contexts could be encouraged like self-directed learning, continuing professional development, linking higher education with industry, further education, apprenticeship etc.

Task 2 (LO 2: 2.1 – 2.4)(M2, M3, D2)

Prepare a document that demonstrates your ability to take responsibility for you own personal and professional development

Your document should include:

• Evaluation of your current skills and competencies against professional standards and organizational objectives of your relevant industry. This may include Skills audit, personal profile, personal and interpersonal skills etc.

• Identification of development needs that you feel required for your future personal and professional growth. Also include the activities that will be helpful to achieve these development needs.

• A development plan having your current performances, future development needs, opportunities and threats to career progression, aims and objectives etc. and how you will proceed to achieve your goals and targeted objectives.

Task 3 (LO 3: 3.1 – 3.4)(M3, D1)

Undergo through the execution of your development plan and compile a report having following elements that reflect your ability to implement and continually review own personal and professional development plan.