Professional development goals are plans for learning and development in order to enhance the skills and abilities of an employee. These types of goals are focused on improving and increasing an individual’s capabilities and competencies through access to learning and training opportunities in the workplace.
Professional development goals center on the skills, knowledge, and experiences an employee needs to either remain effective in his or her current role or support him or her as they take on new responsibilities and progresses in their career.
Professional development goals are:
There are a variety of approaches to professional development including coaching, mentoring, classroom seminars, online webinars, job sharing, and communities of practice. The format and content will vary to meet the needs of the employee and organization.
Since development goals focus on learning, which is key to individual and organizational performance, it is essential for organizations to commit to professional development for their employees.
Commitment to professional development: