Learning outcomes

Assessment criteria

1 Understand the factors which

influence the need for personal and

professional development

1.1 Analyse trends and developments in

management that influence the

need for professional development

1.2 Explain the importance of own

values, career and personal goals in

planning professional development

1.3 Analyse how changes in the work

environment impact on the

requirement for professional and

personal development

1.4 Assess the benefits of planning own

professional development

2 Understand how to plan for

personal and professional

development

2.1 Assess the value of professional

networks and professional bodies in

professional development

2.2 Describe how to develop an

effective personal development plan

2.3 Explain the different learning styles

and how they contribute to personal

development planning

2.4 Explain how development activities

are prioritized for personal and

professional development

2.5 Assess the effectiveness of different

development activities in improving

personal performance

3 Understand how to implement and

monitor a personal professional

development plan

3.1 Explain how to implement a

personal development plan

3.2 Assess the value of constructive

feedback in implementing and

monitoring the development plan

3.3 Explain how to monitor personal

development and progression

against objectives