Personal development plan
A personal development plan records the capabilities a person aims to develop, the actions and resources required, a timetable and how progress will be assessed. It links learning to actual needs and should be reviewed as responsibilities and circumstances change. It is a plan for improvement rather than a list of courses already attended.
Worked example
An accounts assistant sets a three-month objective to prepare accurate cash-flow forecasts, agrees coaching and practice tasks, and schedules a review using completed forecasts and feedback.
Common mistake
Using vague goals such as “improve skills” without an observable outcome, or producing a plan that is never monitored or updated.
Where it appears in your exams
| Qualification | Exam | Relationship | Period |
|---|---|---|---|
| ACCA | BT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |
| ACCA | SBL | Supporting | September 2026–June 2027 |
| FIA | FBT | Direct | September 2026–June 2027 |