You must prepare a Professional Development Plan (PDP) at least once a year, unless you are an affiliate, student or retired member.
When you join as an Associate, Legal Associate or Chartered Member, you must also prepare a PDP for formal assessment.
As an RTPI member you are required to annually spend time preparing a PDP identifying your development needs for the next 2 years. Use this template to prepare your PDP.
Example PDPs
These examples show you how to build a PDP. However please note that these are only a small number of examples (i.e. not an exhaustive list) and have been prepared to show the types of Goals, Objectives and Actions which could be included. You will need to carefully consider and reflect on your own professional circumstances an future Goals and Objectives.
- Example PDP 1 - Junior Planner
- Example PDP 2 - Mid career Planner
- Example PDP 3 - Experienced Planner
- Example PDP 4 - Retiring Planner
How to create a successful PDP
This document gives advice on how to create a successful PDP for a number of situations.
What makes a good PDP
The document 'What Makes a Good PDP' covers ways PDPs can be successful and guidance to assist you with 'Hints and Tips'. Use it with the standard CPD guidance and membership guidance documents if you are joining or upgrading your membership.
How to write a PDP
Take our short e-learning module refresher course on how to write a PDP. Go to RTPI Learn to register online and create an account, if you do not already have one. You will learn:
- Why we ask for a PDP
- How to approach the SWOT analysis
- How to create well-formed goals
- How to funnel your plan towards actions using objectives
- How to create SMART actions that work for you.
Listen to all episodes on our soundcloud PDP playlist or choose which one you want to hear below:
