The tool that changed in a year
Maya became a data analyst two years ago. Her team has since moved to a new tool, a new law came in on data, and a colleague now uses AI to clean files.
Maya took two short courses. Her manager now trusts her with the hardest jobs. In this field, learning never ends.
Key words
| Word | What it means |
|---|---|
| Professional development | learning to improve your skills across a career |
| Competence | having the skill to do the job well |
| Employability | how likely you are to be hired |
| Employment security | how likely you are to keep your job |
| Industry standard | an agreed way of doing a job well |
| Sector | the part of the economy a firm belongs to |
The cells students fill in are left blank in this preview.
By the end of this lesson
Note
I can name three benefits of professional development and match each to an example.
Starter: what you already know
Have a go
Starter: what you already know
3 questionsYour answers are marked here and are not kept. A college account keeps every student’s marks.
Three benefits of keeping on learning
Technology changes fast. Professional development brings three benefits.
It builds competence: you know more about your industry and sector. It improves your employability and employment security. It gives you access to industry standards, and helps you follow them.
A common mistake
Warning
Many people think you finish learning when you get a job. You do not. Tools, threats and laws change every year. People who stop learning fall behind. Plan small steps each year.