Your personal development

Your personal development…online training course

Your Personal Development – key part of your progression within the adult social care sector will be focused on your personal development.

In a number of sectors it is even a legal requirement to continue to develop your skills and knowledge and it is essential to ensure you are working to the most up to date standards and guidance.

Personal development: what is covered?

The course will start by looking at the way standards are set, monitored and regulated for social care organisations and workers throughout the UK.

It then goes on to cover the codes of practice and legislation, reflecting on your work to ensure continued improvement, communication, feedback
and much more.

Our personal development course in social care is just one of a range of online training courses we provide for the health & social care sector.

Module covered in this course

Students enrolling on this project management training programme will face six different modules, starting with a broad introduction to project management – including some of the different tools and approaches that are commonly used to manage projects from start to finish.

Specific project management terminology is the focus of the second module. In module three, you’ll become more familiar with how to accurately identify needs, project aims and objectives.

Starting a project is the focus of module four, before project management tools such as Gantt charts, alongside the successful monitoring and management of budgets, risks and other issues, are covered in module five.

Finally, you’ll learn to how to effectively monitor the change delivered by your project, as well as how to keep stakeholders engaged and informed in the process as it progresses.

Modules included in the course

Module 1

The Course Structure

Module 2

Setting Standards

Module 3

Codes of Practice and Legislation

Module 4

Reflecting on your Work Activities

Module 5

Personal Attitudes and Beliefs

Module 6

Formal and Informal Learning

Module 7

Feedback

Module 8

Personal Development Plans

How long will it take to complete this course and how will I be assessed?

This 100% online course can be completed anywhere.

All you need is an internet-enabled device (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone) and an internet connection.

Most students complete this course in just 35 minutes.

At the end of each module, students face a multiple choice test.

You must score at least 70% in all eight multiple choice tests in order to pass the course and receive your certificate of achievement.

Which bodies recognise this course?

The Continuous Professional Development (CPD) Certification Service approves this course, giving you reassurance and peace of mind that the quality and standards of the material you will be taught is first class.