professional development
nounUK /prəˈfɛʃənəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
US /prəˈfɛʃənəl dɪˈvɛləpmənt/
Learning new skills to get better at your job.
The teacher went to a workshop for professional development.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Classes and courses that help workers improve their knowledge.
The company pays for professional development for all its employees.
3. The process of growing in your job over time.
She takes professional development seriously and reads a new book every month.
4. Activities that help someone prepare for a better position at work.
His professional development plan includes learning a new language.