This report, submitted for the BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation BMP3001 Academic Skills and PDP module, presents a comprehensive analysis of personal and professional development. It begins by defining the concept of personal and professional development and explores the value of short-term, medium-term, and long-term goals, providing personal examples for each. The report then describes the value of a Personal Development Plan (PDP) and includes an example using the student's goals. Furthermore, the report details how 'Author, Purpose, Reliability, and Relevance' affect the use of a source, followed by an evaluation of eight sources used in the report. The report includes a personal development plan appendix outlining skill development with current and target abilities, development criteria, and a timeline.