Professional Development

Professional Development

Diploma in Professional Development Level 7. CPD Accredited Certificate with 190 CPD points. This Professional Development course comes with easy to understand e-learning study materials.

With a Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development the future really is yours for the taking! Enrol today and work towards an accredited Professional Development that could transform your career prospects like never before!

A complete dependence on capable leadership is one of few things every organisation has in common. In the absence of talented leadership, the workforce – and by extension the entire business – cannot achieve its full potential. Management and leadership are two very different concepts, though are intrinsically interconnected. For an organisation to perform at its best, a strategic combination of both Personal Development is required. It’s one thing to master the art of effective delegation, instruction and supervision. It’s something else entirely to inspire a workforce to achieve more by setting a strong example. To become a talented manager and an inspiring leader is to enjoy extraordinary career prospects worldwide.

This intermediate Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development has been designed to mould and shape the successful leaders of the future! With no specific knowledge or experience required, candidates are introduced to the characteristics and qualities of the effective leader. Learn how to build and optimise a high-performance team, create a motivating workplace culture and provide constructive feedback. Whether new to leadership or looking to climb the career ladder, you’ll be one step closer to the job of your dreams with an accredited certificate on your CV!

Professional Development Learning Objectives

This high-quality course has been designed to help ambitious candidates take the most important step in their lifelong career journey. Assuming a leadership position for the first time can be exciting and intimidating in equal measures. Taking charge of a team or business of any size means shouldering responsibility and accountability at a much higher level. This Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development will help candidates deal with the various challenges that accompany entry-level leadership positions in an organisational setting. Upon completion of the course, candidates will benefit from the skills, knowledge and confidence needed to step into a leadership position for the first time.

Over the course of ten detailed modules, learners study the qualities and characteristics of the effective leader. The differences between Professional Development are also examined, along with an organisation’s reliance on both. The process of developing a high-performance team is also discussed, alongside effective employee motivation strategies, the value of strong interpersonal communication skills and the art of providing constructive feedback.

Key skills, talents and knowledge picked up along the way include:

• Identify what personal efficiency is, what skill sets can improve personal.
• Explain what your dreams and goals are for both the short and long term.
• Identify the characteristics of a good organizational system.
• Use the Eisenhower principle to prioritize work and routines to simplify lives
• Recognize that you have worth and are worthy of happiness
• Define various types of brand architecture and brand extension
• Define critical and non-critical thinking
• Identify your critical thinking style(s), including areas of strength and improvement
• Monitor and evaluate your brand, and understand how to respond to the results
• Discuss the problems of workforce
• Identify the causes and development of fears and anxieties
• How to manage time during work
• understand how to manage the stress

Enjoy the freedom to study in your own time from any location, under the watch of your own personally-assigned tutor! Enrol today and take the first decisive step towards the leadership career you know you’re capable of!

Professional Development

We pride ourselves in offering a flexible, accessible alternative to traditional classroom studies. Sign up for this Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development and gain access to the following benefits:

1. Unbeatable value for money, with all digital textbooks, course materials and general learning resources included in the purchase price.
2. 24/7 access to our exclusive digital learning platform for total flexibility and convenience.
3. The backing of our extensive student support team and your own personally-assigned tutor.
4. No deadlines, time restrictions, final exams or entry-requirements to worry about – the web’s most accessible distance learning programmes.
5. The chance to enrich your CV and career prospects with an accredited Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development.

This Professional Development Course Consists of the following units:

Module 1 - Personal Work Priorities & Professional Development

• Understanding Your Comfort Zone
• Managing Performance
• Plus More

Module 2 - Setting Goals

• Understanding the Importance of Goal Setting
• Creating Your Personal Vision Statement
• Plus More

Module 3 - Understanding Learning

• The Trainer’s Role
• Competencies for Adult Educators
• Plus More

Module 4 - Becoming A Better Learner

• The Principles of Adult Learning
• Inquiring Rationals
• Plus More

Module 5 - Designing A Learning Sequence

• The Model
• The Value of Games
• Plus More

Module 6 - On The Job Training

• Tips for Specific Kinds of On-the-Job Training
• Training Presentations
• Plus More

Module 7 - Training Need Analysis

• A Closer Look at the Training Needs Analysis
• Developing the Business Case
• Plus More

Module 8 - Converting Workplace Training Into Fun

• The Principles of Adult Learning
• The Value of Games
• Plus More

Module 9 - Developing Self Leadership

• Defining Self-Leadership
• Four Pillars of Self-Leadership
• Plus More

Module 10 - Developing Team Leading Skills

• Establishing Team Norms
• Building Team Trust
• Plus More

Module 11 - Developing Creativity & Innovation

• Creativity and Innovation
• Individual Creativity
• Plus More

Module 12 - Developing Research Skills

• Why Are Research Skills Important?
• Reading and Note-Taking Techniques
• Plus More

Module 13 - Developing Interpersonal Skills

• What are Communication Skills?
• Getting Better with Communication
• Plus More

Module 14 - Developing Communication Skills

• Asking Questions
• Probing
• Listening Skills
• Plus More

Module 15 - Developing Presentation Skills

• Good Preparation
• Starting and Ending Your Presentation
• Plus More

Module 16 - Developing Active Listening Skills

• The Basics of Active Listening
• Understanding the Communication Process
• Plus More

Module 17 - Knowledge Management

• The Business Case for Knowledge Management
• The Knowledge Management Mix
• Plus More

Module 18 - Improving Personal Efficiency

• Understanding Personal Efficiency
• Time Management vs. Personal Productivity
• Plus More

Module 19 - Developing Your Executive Presence

• Being Confident
• Make Eye Contact
• Plus More

Course Benefits:

• Full Tutor Support
• Self paced, no fixed schedules
• Available to students anywhere in the world
• 24/7 Access to the LMS (Learning Management System)
• Easy to understand quality e-learning study materials

Course Material

All course materials are included in the course price. All your study material will be available on our learning management system for which you will get access once you are enrolled. The material can be downloaded and printed as well.

Our distance learning course materials are specially written for home study and contain a wealth of knowledge in easy to understand language. We use variety of media to help you learn. Your course may use any of the following different media which you can use from home or where ever you choose to study:

• Online course materials
• Question papers
• Additional Supporting Material
• Useful Links

Course assessment

You will be continually assessed throughout the course. Your assignment will be marked by your tutor and independently moderated. The feedback on your assignment will then be sent to you. On receipt of this, you may wish to contact your tutor to discuss the feedback.

Tutor Support

When you enrol on a course with CPD Courses you are allocated your personal tutor. Tutor’s help and support will be available throughout your studies with the college. He/she will assess your work and will provide you with regular feedback on your progress.

Professional Development

Our flexible distance learning programmes are ideal for candidates committed to their ongoing professional development. This Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development could prove instrumental in taking that crucial step into a leadership position for the first time. Existing managers and business owners could also find the teachings of this course invaluable. For jobseekers interested in entry-level leadership positions, an accredited Level 7 Diploma could make all the difference. Whatever your current position and objectives, we’re here to help you realise your true potential.

Professional Development

We’re proud to offer the web’s most flexible, affordable and enjoyable online courses for ambitious candidates worldwide. With no deadlines or time-restrictions, you’re free to study at a pace that suits your lifestyle. You’ll be provided with complete support from start to finish by your own personally-assigned tutor, along with our wider student support team. With all essential study aids and learning resources included as standard, our exclusive distance learning programmes represent unbeatable value for money.

Professional Development

Enrol online and get started on your Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development today, or contact our admissions team if you have any questions.

Professional Development

There is no particular entry requirement.

Option 1

CPD Accredited Certificate (issued by CPD Standard Office)

(PDF format)=£30

(Hard copy)=£150 + postal charges

Option 2

Course Completion Certificate issued by CPD (Courses for Professional Development)

PDF Certificate - FREE

Hard copy - £25 + postal charges

*Postage Charges: National £9, International £15

Professional Development

This Level 7 Diploma in Professional Development could hold the key to the leadership career of your dreams. Typical job titles in management and leadership including:

• Team Leader
• Manager
• Controller
• Principal
• Assistant Manager
• Executive

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