Professional development is learning to earn or maintain professional credentials such as one’s career profession all the way to academic degrees. Professional Development Points (PDP’s) can be gained by formal coursework, attending conferences, and informal learning opportunities situated in practice.

It is usually described as intensive and collaborative, ideally incorporating an evaluative stage. Professional Development is an imperative if you want to demonstrate self-improvement and professional integrity.

Coach Check list a broad range of professional development programs. These PDP programs include online courses, seminars and workshops as well as trade shows and symposiums.

A coach is required to fulfill 20 PDP’s every 2 years.