BMP4001 BSc Hons: Professional and Academic Skills Development

This is a personal development portfolio submitted for the BSc (Hons) Business Management BMP4001 Professional and Academic Skills Development module. It includes self-reflection on personal learning and development, identification of transferable skills developed and skills to be developed, a personal development learning log, an action plan, and a CV. The portfolio reflects on the importance of continuous learning and skill development for career advancement, focusing on areas like IT skills, listening skills, analytical and research skills, and leadership skills. It also includes specific examples of learning experiences from team presentations and marketing assignments, along with an action plan to further develop language skills, cultural awareness, and knowledge of relevant laws and regulations. The CV summarizes the individual's skills, education, and experience in the marketing field.

BSc (Hons) Business Management
BMP4001
Professional and Academic Skills Development
Personal Development
Portfolio
Submitted by:
Name:
ID:
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Contents
1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and development,
and the transferable skills p-p
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development p
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module p
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace p
2.0 Personal development learning log p
3.0 Action plan p
4.0 CV p
References p
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1.0 Self-reflection on personal learning and
development, and the transferable skills
it is very important for an individual to develop various skills for the career
development. The personal developed is defied as the activity and the process of
learning the different ways in order to be effective and efficient to work. this includes
learning of transferable skills which helps an individual for the further growth and
development in their career. It is very important for me to learn of the different
strategies and theories in order to be effective and efficient to perform various task.
The self development includes scoring higher marks within the academics which
improves the tendency to showcase skills in future career.
1.1 Identification and reflection on my approach to personal
learning and development
the personal learning and development is defied as the process of learning
and making the use of the rights strategies within the personal growth and
development. It is very important for an individual to analyses the various key
considerations in order to develop their learning in an effective and efficient manner.
For the personal learning an development I am practicing various approaches which
is enhancing my skills and knowledge. It is very essential for me to practice and and
understand the importance continuous leaning. There are various skills which I need
to develop ion order to develop my career in the particular field. The personal
development is important for an individual in order to gain competitive advantage. As
I am pursuing with the management course where the major field is marketing where
I need to be expert with the communication skills. The learning can be effective
where I stay focus on the particular aspect and in order to find solutions to the
different situations which can improve my interpersonal skills.
1.2 Identification of the transferable skills I have already developed
by attending this module
There are certain skills which I was already able to develop during this module. This
has impacted in my personality and performance and also helped me in performing the
various task effectively. The various skills which I have developed are mentioned below;
 Information technology skills- this is the skills which I have developed during this
module. As there were various assignments and projects which need to be
compacted with the help of the new techniques. It skills I very important for me in
today's scenario as every organization look for the people have the knowledge of
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high technology. I was able to learn how to use the various techniques effectively.
The use of the word, excel in an effective manner which makes the task easier.
 Listening skills- This is considered as the most effective skills in order to
communicate effectively. I was able to develop my listening skills within this module
which has assisted me in several ways. This is most important skill for me so that I
can complete my assignment sand projects on a right time in an effective manner. It
is very important to listen to the instructions clearly which helps in performing the
task. I was able to develop my listening skills my understanding the perspective of
other persons effectively. During the module there were various lectures and it is
very important to keep the high level of concentrations in order to listen to eth
professors.
1.3 Skills I would like to develop during my academic studies,
personal life and the workplace
It is very essential for me to keep developing the various skills in accordance
with the trend within the world. There are various skills which I need to develop
during the academics, personal life and the workplace in order to achieve growths
and success. The various skills which I need to develop are mentioned below;
 Analytical and research skills- this is the skills which is required in every
field. In order to develop my career in the marketing field I need to be mote
attentive and think for the ways in which the problem can be solved. The
analytical and research skill includes the ways in which research can be
conducted in an effective and efficient manner. This is most important skills
which need to be effective for the personal life and within the workplace.
 Leadership skills- In order to lead the team and be effective within the
workplace. It is very important for me to develop the leadership skills so that I
can perform the task effectively within my workplace. The leadership skill
which I need to be develop as it is important for the personal life to lead
effectively. The goals and objective need to be defined in an appropriate
manner.
2.0 Personal development learning log
Date of event What was the
development
activity?
What was I
expecting to
learn?
What have I
learned?
How will I
apply this
learning?
GBE Team
Presentation
From this
event I am
expecting to
lean various
skills in order
to develop a
team in an
effective
manner. This
is most
From the
team
presentation
activity there
was serious
task assigned
to us which
end to be
performed
within the
2 months
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important for
me to
develop good
team
presentation
skills so that I
can perform
my task
effectively an
efficiently.
group. This
has developed
my team
building skills
and how to
present in front
of audience in
an effective
manner. Also I
was able to
lean the
various
solutions in
order to solve
the conflicts
which arises
within the team
because of the
different
perspective.
Marketing group
assignment
This is the
event which
has been
organized
within the
academic
learning
where I was
expecting to
learn the
various
theories and
strategies pf
marketing
and
management
which is
useful for me
in future
carer. I was
expecting to
elan of the
different tools
and
techniques
which can
help in order
to be
effective
marketing
The
assignment
which need to
be completed
within the
academic
learning have
helped a lot in
gaining the
knowledge of
the field. This
also has
helped me in
understanding
the different
marketing
management
theories which
can be applied
in order to be
profitable.
5 months
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manager.
Finance and
Investment Excel
Workshop
This is
considered
as the most
important
skills which
need to be
adopted .
From this
event I was
expecting to
learn the
various
techniques
and in order
to be
proficient to
solve the
various
problems
within the
excel.. I was
expecting to
learn
From this
event I have
lean the
various
financial
aspect. I have
also lean the
different
calculating the
various aspect.
I have lean rt
different
formulas in
order to
identify the
financial
aspect.
6 months
3.0 Action plan
What do I want
to learn?
What support
and resources
will I need?
What do I have
to do?
How will I
measure
success?
Target date for
review?
Language skills
In order to
develop the
language skills I
need to read
books and I will
be requiring of
the different
aspect in sorer to
understand the
people .
To develop the
language skills I
can
communicate in
noneffective
way. I can focus
on taking the
classes for the
different
languages
which will help
me to
understand
people who are
from different
nations.
In order to
measure the
success I can ask
my peers to
evaluate my
performance. Also
I can analyses my
performance
within the past
performances.
2 months
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Culture
Awareness
In order to
develop the
culture and
awareness there
are various
support and
resources which
are required
such as
understanding
of the different
cultures and
understanding
people and their
view points.
In order to
develop the
cultural and
awareness I can
focus in reading
books from
which I can gain
knowledge of
the different
cultures in order
to be aware of
the various
traditions been
followed.
This skill can be
measured on the
bisis of the results
from the customers
that as being the
marketing manager
whether the needs
and the demands
are been satisfied
according to their
cultural
preferences.
3 months
Knowledge of
relevant laws and
legislation
In order to
understand the
certain laws and
regulations i will
be requiring the
support of my
colleagues and
professors who
can help me to
understand of the
laws.
In order to know
of the certain
laws and
regulations of
the country it is
very importation
for me to read
the books and I
can take the
diploma course
in this subject
matter.
From the results of
diploma, the
learning of mine
will be measured
and to complete the
given task in an
appropriate manner.
6 months
4.0 CV
Curriculum vitae
Name- ABC
Address- XYZ, London Street,
London, UK
DOB- XX-XX-XXXX
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Nationality- British
Summary
I am a self dedicated person who is looking for the job opportunity in the marketing field.
With the help of my interpersonal skill I can communicate in an effective manner in order to
work in an effective manner. I am a person with the ability to influence customers.
Skills
 I am able to solve problems in an effective manner with good problem solving.
 I am able to adapt to the dynamic nature and easily able to understand the change
required with good Adaptability Skills.
 I am able to communicate effectively with good at Communication Skills.
 Critical thinking
Education
2013 Masters in Business Administration from Boston University.
2009 Bachelors in Business Administration from Cardiff University.
Hobbies and Interest- traveling, reading books, listening music
Declaration
The stated information is true to my knowledge & faith
Date- XX-XX-XXXX.
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