The Pearson Edexcel Award in Personal Development: Planning, Growth & Resilience is a practical and empowering programme focused on self-awareness, personal goal setting, emotional wellbeing, and continuous self-improvement. This course guides learners through the key stages of personal development, beginning with understanding individual strengths, interests, and values. By exploring effective goal-setting techniques and developing a structured personal development plan, students gain the clarity and confidence needed to move forward with purpose in both study and life.

As the course progresses, learners will delve into the principles of growth mindset, learning how to embrace challenges, cope with setbacks, and use failure as a stepping stone to progress. Emotional resilience is introduced as a crucial skill for managing stress, change, and uncertainty. Students will also develop practical tools to enhance their motivation, communication skills, and self-confidence—vital attributes for building personal and professional success.

In the final stages, the course encourages reflective practice and instils the mindset of lifelong learning. Learners are supported in evaluating their own growth, adapting to change, and presenting a personal development journey that highlights both achievements and future aspirations. By the end of the course, participants will have created a strong foundation for continuous self-leadership and resilience in a changing world.