Course: HS 401

Once you are established in a position or profession, professional development, and continuing education are needed to advance in your career or maintain any professional licensure. This varies depending on the field and profession, from workshops, brief courses, certificate programs, or micro-credentials. It involves staying current with new developments, technologies, and best practices to maintain your effectiveness and competitive edge.

For this paper, along with completing a professional development course, find two (2) additional journal articles on the professional development topic.

Based on the professional development course, the journal articles, and your specific career goals, the paper should contain:

An introduction

A summary of the professional development topics

A discussion of how this professional development will help or enhance your future career. Be specific as to what your future career is.

A conclusion

Paper Requirements:

Complete a professional development course

Use two journal articles (published within the past ten (10) years and be U.S. based) on the professional development topic

APA 7th edition format, including in-text citations

4-5 pages in length, not including the cover page and reference page

Professional development course is problem solving and critical thinking skills.