This report, prepared for the BMP3001 module, delves into the concepts of personal and professional development. It begins by defining these concepts and then proceeds to discuss the value of short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, providing personal examples for each. The report also explores the creation and implementation of a Personal Development Plan (PDP). Furthermore, it examines the impact of author, relevance, purpose, and reliability on the use of sources, using the CRAAP test for evaluation. The report concludes with an evaluation of eight sources, assessing their currency, relevance, authority, accuracy, and purpose in relation to the assignment topic. The report uses various journal and book sources to support the discussion on academic skills and PDP.