Course Information
Personal Development Planning (PDP)
Personal Development Planning (PDP)
Guide participants to assess current capability, define development goals and build a realistic Personal Development Plan aligned with career and organizational expectations.
Table of Contents
1. Course Introduction
Personal Development Planning (PDP) is increasingly important as organizations need practical capability that connects strategy, daily execution and measurable results. Without a structured approach, teams often rely on experience alone, making outcomes inconsistent and difficult to sustain.
This course provides the concepts, tools and practice needed to strengthen personal development planning. Participants learn how to analyze current situations, select appropriate methods and apply them to realistic workplace cases.
The program is designed for practical application. Through discussion, exercises and guided reflection, participants build a clear action orientation and prepare to transfer learning into their own work environment.
2. Learning Objectives
- Explain the core principles and business value of personal development planning.
- Analyze current practices, gaps and risks related to pdp mindset and career direction.
- Use practical tools and templates to apply competency self-assessment in workplace situations.
- Coordinate with relevant stakeholders and communicate expectations clearly during implementation.
- Handle common obstacles, deviations or resistance without losing focus on objectives.
- Build an action plan to apply, monitor and sustain improvements after the course.
3. Target Participants
- Managers, Team Leaders and ProfessionalsNeed to strengthen workplace effectiveness, communication and personal impact.
- High-Potential EmployeesPrepare for broader responsibilities through structured self-development and professional behavior.
- Sales, Service and Cross-Functional StaffFrequently interact with internal and external stakeholders and need more effective influence.
- Individuals Seeking Professional GrowthWant to improve capability, confidence and practical application in real work situations.
4. Course Content
The six-part course content covers PDP mindset and career direction, competency self-assessment, development goal setting, learning activities and resources, progress tracking and feedback and PDP completion and commitment, moving from foundation to practical workplace application.
PART 01 Pdp Mindset And Career Direction
- Define pDP mindset and career direction and its role in personal development planning.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 02 Competency Self-Assessment
- Define competency self-assessment and its role in personal development planning.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 03 Development Goal Setting
- Define development goal setting and its role in personal development planning.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 04 Learning Activities And Resources
- Define learning activities and resources and its role in personal development planning.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 05 Progress Tracking And Feedback
- Define progress tracking and feedback and its role in personal development planning.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
PART 06 Pdp Completion And Commitment
- Define pDP completion and commitment and its role in personal development planning.
- Clarify key concepts, terms and expected outcomes.
- Identify common challenges and failure points in real work.
- Connect the module content with team performance and business results.
- Use a practical checklist or framework to analyze the situation.
- Review workplace examples and discuss lessons learned.
- Practice applying the method through a job-relevant case.
- Summarize key takeaways and actions for implementation.
5. Training Methodology
The class is delivered in small groups with a learner-centered approach. The instructor presents concise concepts, facilitates discussion, leads case practice, provides feedback and helps participants convert knowledge into applied workplace behavior.
6. Class Information
| Expected Opening Date | Schedule | Training Hours | Location | Tuition Fee | Register |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| To be updated | Saturday – Sunday | 08:30 – 16:30 | Ho Chi Minh City | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
| To be updated | Monday – Thursday | 18:00 – 21:30 | Hanoi | VND 4,500,000 | Register |
Note:The opening schedule is tentative and may be adjusted based on the number of registered participants, class delivery conditions and the actual training plan. Masterskills will confirm the official schedule with participants before the opening date.
- Duration:2 days / 4 sessions; maximum 35 participants per class.
- Ho Chi Minh City:224 Dien Bien Phu, Ban Co Ward, Ho Chi Minh City.
- Hanoi:51 Le Dai Hanh, Hai Ba Trung Ward, Hanoi.
- Corporate In-House Training:Delivered at the office or factory; pricing is based on design scope, delivery location and class size.
- Additional Costs:Instructor travel and accommodation costs are determined by the delivery location, if applicable.
7. Learning Materials & Certification
Participants receive copyrighted course materials prepared by Masterskills, practice handouts, self-assessment forms and reference materials aligned with business situations.
10. Representative Clients
Selected practical training programs with content close to this course topic that Masterskills has delivered for corporate clients.
Leadership Skills Development (Class 1)Co., Ltd. DNS GLOBAL Vietnam - Dong Nai
Leadership Skills Development (Class 2)Co., Ltd. DNS GLOBAL Vietnam - Dong Nai
People Management and Employee Development SkillsCompany AustGrow Vietnam - Dong Nai
Industrial Maintenance Management (TPM)Company Dien Luc Dau Khi Ha Tinh - Ho Chi Minh City
Listening and Questioning SkillsCompany CNTT ELCA Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Industrial Maintenance Management (TPM)Company ABB Vietnam - Bac Ninh
Professional Work PracticesCompany Dongil Rubber Belt Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
Professional Management SkillsCompany GeoTech Vietnam – Ho Chi Minh City
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