PROFESSIONAL PRACTICE LEARNING AGREEMENT

The assessment of learning during the Extended Professional Practice (EPP) is fundamental to your development throughout the professional practice (i.e.
internship/campus-based professional experience) and the course as a whole. You should aim to complete this academic learning agreement during the
first two weeks of your professional practice through consultation with your workplace mentor. This learning agreement forms an important part of the
professional practice experience and enables you to effectively build on what you have learned during the taught part of the course. It is also linked to your
M125LON Postgraduate Professional Practice Project report. You will generate a synthesised reflection to confirm achievement of the SMART objectives set
in your PPLA.

The professional practice learning agreement covers the key areas of learning objectives, strategies and evidence of achievement. You are expected to
reflect on your achievements, the strengths and areas for development, against the SMART objectives set in this learning agreement and the subject of your
degree to facilitate the achievement of the learning objectives. Personal SWOT analysis is a good starting point for preparing a learning agreement for your
professional practice.

Please feel free to adapt the template to your specific needs.

Student: XXXX
Student ID Number: XXXX
Date Learning Objectives (SMART1)
27/05/20 Gain better understanding of
the process of developing and
implementing new IT
solutions within an
organisation
Strategies and Resources
Strategies
• I will follow processes
closely during my internship
and note down the steps
that they take in each
project.
EPP Location: XXXX Company
Duration of Agreement: From 8 June 2022 To 4 December 2022
Evidence of Achievement Completion Date
• Understand and explain what kind of By the end of my internship (4
measures/steps can be taken to December 2020).
implement new IT tools.
• Follow the full process to implement
new IT tools.

• I will ask about previous

experience and about the
planned process for specific
projects.

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 Resources
I will need support from my
mentor at work, to participate
in several processes and
collect information about
previous experience and
future plans.

27/05/20 Improve my ability to use Strategies Apply the terminology properly and By the end of my internship (4
appropriate terminology • I will note down terminology confidently during my internship. December 2020).
(professional language) during my internship and
make a list.

• I will remind myself to use

these words when
appropriate.

Resources
I will need support from my
colleagues to participate in
conversations where the terms
are used.

27/05/20 Improve ability to work
professionally
(communication, problem-
solving, adaptability etc.)
Strategies
• Observe the work culture.
Particularly communication
within the company
(language use in emails,
phone calls etc.)
• Work confidently and professionally By the end of my internship (4
within an organisation. December 2020).
• Adapt faster and operate as a reliable
and diligent employee with good
communication skills.

• Communicate effectively to facilitate

team collaboration.

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 • Take more initiative to get
to know colleagues and
learn from them.

• Take responsibility of my
tasks and keep trying until I
get it right.

Resources
I will need the support from
my colleagues and my mentor
at work, to ensure that I
improve.

27/05/20 Become better at process Strategies Use correct terms, forms, and methods By the end of my internship (4
mapping • Practice and become more without having to look anything up. I can December 2020).
familiar with the technique. confidently create a process map for a
simple process.
• Study previously
constructed process maps
by different people and
learn to apply the thought
process behind.

Resources
I will need support from my
mentor at work, to be able to
participate in meetings
regarding process mapping,
access previously constructed
process maps and to gain
understanding of the thought
process.

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Comments:

Signature (Student) ………………Xxxx…………………………………… Date: ……8 June 2022……………………

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PERSONAL SWOT
Performance skill Strength
Self-management Managing my time well in
terms of deadlines,
meetings and working
hours.
Managing Tasks Ability to work in a
structured way; prioritising
tasks and making sure
everything is done within a
reasonable time frame.
Communication Good at communicating
through visuals; drawing
models, illustrating and
making good overview.
Weakness
I sometimes find it difficult
to cope with sudden
changes in my plans, which
makes me less flexible in
teamwork situations.
I become self-conscious and
start doubting my work, if I
have not been able to
discuss my direction and
coverage.
I like to explain and go
through my thought
process, but that might not
always be the most time
effective way.
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Opportunity
My ability to work
structured with a positive
attitude will be an
opportunity to be seen as
reliable and advance quickly
within the company.
My ability to work
independently will be an
opportunity to manage
assigned tasks well and gain
more dependability.
I usually adapt quite quickly,
so I will be able to get used
to the way colleagues
communicate quickly.
Threat
If I am under a lot of stress,
it will affect my judgement. I
feel less motivated if I feel
that I am not growing.
Sometimes I struggle to
focus on several big projects
at once, so making good
progress in my internship
with several projects at the
same time, may be a
challenge for me.
Getting used to correct
terminology and using the
appropriate way to
communicate in different
contexts.
I prefer face-to-face
conversations or
communicating through
writing, I avoid phone
conversations if I can.
Applying Knowledge and I am very reflective - I start
Skills projects by thinking through
different ideas and
approaches. It often helps
me in applying knowledge
and skills I have previously
learned or used successfully
before.
Initiative I take the lead if I feel there
is lack of progress to ensure
continuous positive process.
Working within a field
where I have no experience
and have not previously
studied.
I often hesitate to speak up,
because I do not always feel
that I know enough and
might be disruptive rather
than helpful.
Able to bring in new and
fresh ideas, not being
limited or biased, since I am
new in both company and
within the work field.
Ability to apply skills and
approaches that I have
learned during my studies.
I like to challenge myself
and have a positive attitude
towards new projects, which
helps me readily take on
new projects or
opportunities when they
arise.
Because the work field is
slightly different from what I
have studied, I may struggle
to apply knowledge in the
area, which may affect my
learning process.
I may find it difficult to self-
motivate if I cannot find
meaning or purpose of the
work I am doing.