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Do you know what you’ll be doing five years from
now? If not, then it’s time to make a plan.
Creating your own personal development plan not only helps you effectively plan
for the future and manage your own learning and development, but it can also
give you direction and help you move forward in your career.
So, what is a Personal Development Plan Template, and

how can it help you achieve success?
This Personal Development Plan Template will help you figure out how to think
ahead, plan your months more efficiently, and evaluate your goals more effectively.

How does it work?
Let’s get started…
1. Set Your Main Goals

These goals could have been set in the back of your mind
for years, just waiting for the right time to make an appear-
ance – but for others, it could take a bit of soul-searching.
If you’re stuck, ask yourself the following questions: “where do I want to prog-
ress in my career?”, “will I be happier in a different job?”, “what new skills and
knowledge would make me more fulfilled?”, and most importantly, “what type
of achievements are most significant to me?”
Once you’ve set aside your goals, prioritize them–and try

not to tackle too many at once.
Be realistic with what you want to achieve, and remember that these goals can
be anything from short-term to long-term, big or small.
Examples:
“I want to make $100,000 text year.”
“I want to move up in my career and become a manager.”
Main Goals:
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:

2. Identify Your Current Strengths
Once you’ve decided on your main goals, it’s time to consider
your strengths.
What attributes do you already have that could help this goal
become a reality? Are there any transferable skills you can use?
Even if you don’t have any direct experience in the field your goals are in, a
strength can be anything from dedication, a creative mind, a keen interest in a
particular area of expertise, or even excellent people skills.
Identifying your strengths can also lead you to potential

areas for improvement.
For example, you may have a range of experience in HR roles (strength), but no
qualifications to quantify your skills (weakness).
And that’s where the areas for development come in.
Examples:
“Im great at talking to people and understanding their needs, and have a
range of experience in customer service-based roles.”
“I often draw in my spare time, and have a high interest in creative projects.”
Current strengths that will help me achieve each

goal:
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:

3. Decide On Your Key Areas
for Development
If you often draw a blank when it comes to the common interview question,
“what are your weaknesses?” – this section of the template could help with that.
Identify the main areas of your career, or skills that need improvement to
achieve your goals, and from there, you’ll come up with realistic actions to turn
your weaknesses into strengths.
Make sure the areas that need work are linked directly to
your main objectives, so you’ll actually be motivated to im-
prove on them.
Examples:
“I lack the accredited qualifications to find a career in accounting.”
“My web design skills are basic, and will need to be more advanced for me to
progress in this field.”
Key areas for development for achieving my goals:

1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

4. Research the Skills You’ll Need to
Achieve Your Goals.
Do some in-depth research on what it takes to
achieve your goals, and what kind of skills, knowledge,
or qualifications will help you overcome your key weaknesses.
For example, if you want to become a Social Worker, but you have no previous
experience, you’ll probably want to consider gaining a specialized qualification
by doing a course, or perhaps taking a more full-on approach and studying a
related subject in college
Alternatively, you can also engage in some practical, hands-on experience in

the area you’d like to excel in.
Examples:
“I’ll need to take an intensive course on coding for web development”
“I’ll need to demonstrate at least a year’s experience in the Marketing field,

before I can join a bigger agency.”
Skills/knowledge/qualifications I need to achieve

my goals:
Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:

5. Start Taking Action
By identifying all of the above, you should be ready to set some concrete ac-
tions that will put you on the right track to achieving your goals.
Your actions should be heavily based on your weaknesses and areas of im-
provement, and what skills you will need to go ahead with fulfilling your ambi-
tions. The amount of actions you set for each objective is solely dependent on
you, your individual plan, and the complexity of your goals.
So, do your research and choose the action that suits you best. These actions
could range from reading up on a particular topic and doing an internship or
apprenticeship, to taking a course or learning a new skill.
Examples:
“I’ll study a personal fitness trainer course.”
“I’ll gain three month’s worth of unpaid experience at a publishing house.”
Objectives Action 1 Action 2 Action 3
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3

6. Give Yourself a Clear Timeframe
for Each Goal
Setting a deadline for each of your goals will give you
a visible target to reach and ensure you’re on the right
track throughout the entire process.
So, be realistic with your timeframes and take into account how long each in-
dividual action will take. You should also consider the potential obstacles that
could delay you along the way, since things may not always run as smoothly as
you’d like them to.
Date I’ll achieve each goal:

Goal 1:
Goal 2:
Goal 3:

7. Track Your Progression
Finally, you should always track your development.
Not only does this help emphasize where you’ve improved (which
boosts your confidence and motivation), it also shows you what
areas your excelling in, and what areas may need work.
By recognizing the obstacles, you’ll put in place new actions or alter your current
ones in a way that better fits with your main goals.
My progression:
Objectives What I’ve achieved so far Roadblocks I’ve faced What I need to improve
Goal 1
Goal 2
Goal 3
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B R I A N T RA C Y’ S

Personal Development Plan 1

So, what is a Personal Development Plan Template, and

Personal Development Plan 1

Let’s get started…

1. Set Your Main Goals

Once you’ve set aside your goals, prioritize them–and try

“I want to move up in my career and become a manager.”

Personal Development Plan 2

Identifying your strengths can also lead you to potential

And that’s where the areas for development come in.

Current strengths that will help me achieve each

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Key areas for development for achieving my goals:

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Alternatively, you can also engage in some practical, hands-on experience in

“I’ll need to demonstrate at least a year’s experience in the Marketing field,

Skills/knowledge/qualifications I need to achieve

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“I’ll gain three month’s worth of unpaid experience at a publishing house.”

Objectives Action 1 Action 2 Action 3

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Date I’ll achieve each goal:

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Finally, you should always track your development.

Ready to move on to the next step? Then check out my ultimate

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