This report, prepared for the BMP3001 Academic Skills and PDP module, focuses on personal and professional development. It begins by defining these concepts and then explores the value of short, medium, and long-term goals, providing personal examples for each. The report then evaluates the significance of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and provides an example based on the student's goals. Furthermore, it analyzes how author, purpose, reliability, and relevance impact the use of sources. Finally, the report includes an evaluation of eight sources used in the report plan, citing authors, purposes, and relevance percentages. The report is a comprehensive analysis of personal and professional development strategies and source evaluation techniques.