PDP Planner - NM Academy

Step 1 of 3

Self-Assessment

Map where you are today using the Venn check, then run a quick reality check on the time, budget and constraints you are working with.

Your Plan Details

Your Name

Current Role

Plan Start Date

Target Review Date (6 months)

Career Goal (what this plan is working towards)

The Venn Check

Write in each circle, then fill the centre where all three meet. That centre is your sweet spot and your development focus.

I Enjoy

I'm Good At

Moves Goals Forward

Sweet Spot

Tap any area of the diagram to write in it.

Reality Check

Be honest about what you can put in. A great plan only works if it fits your actual life.

⏱ Time available

hours / week

💷 Budget for development

£ / month

💼 Constraints

🎯 Why now?

Step 2 of 3

Define where you are today, where you want to be, and how you'll measure progress. Add as many capability areas as you need.

💡 Tip - Be specific. "Improve programming" is vague. "Deliver a Python script for schedule analysis without external help" is measurable.

Step 3 of 3

For each capability area, map out concrete monthly actions. You don't need to fill every cell - focus on realistic, progressive steps.

Your plan is ready

Download your Personal Development Plan as a PDF to keep, print or share with your manager or mentor.

Bonus

Record what you have done and link it to a capability. Each entry is proof of progress you can point to at reviews, appraisals or chartership.

Come back any time to record your evidence. You don't need to complete the other steps: just add your capability names below and start logging.

Your capabilities