Personal Development

Develop the practical capability to apply Personal Development confidently in the workplace, with a clear action plan you can use immediately.

This IPDS programme forms part of our Career & Life cluster. It is designed for professionals and employees planning their personal and career development. Delivery is practical and applied, and can be adapted for English or Kiswahili audiences.

Who should attend

This programme is suited to professionals and employees planning their personal and career development, and to teams that need a shared approach to personal effectiveness, employability and career growth.

Learning outcomes

  • Explain the principles and purpose of Personal Development within personal effectiveness, employability and career growth.
  • Apply practical tools and frameworks to personal development challenges in your organisation.
  • Assess current practice and identify priority improvements in personal development.
  • Prepare an action plan to strengthen personal development and sustain results.
  • Communicate and report on personal development clearly to colleagues and stakeholders.

Modules

  1. Foundations of Personal Development
  2. Frameworks, standards and tools
  3. Case studies and practical exercises
  4. Workplace application and action planning
From capability gaps to practical results.

Method

IPDS learning is active, applied and assessed. Programmes may use needs assessment, case studies, demonstrations, simulations, group problem-solving, workplace assignments and follow-up coaching.

Duration and mode

Typically delivered as a short course of one to five days, in-person, virtual or blended. Certificate pathways and in-house programmes are available.

Assessment and recognition

Assessment may include pre- and post-assessment, participation, a workplace assignment or a competency demonstration. Participants receive a certificate of completion; IPDS does not imply accredited certification without formal approval.

How to register

Register your interest or request this programme in-house for your organisation by contacting IPDS through our contact page.