Individual Development Plan
An Individual Development Plan (IDPs) is a tool created in TTS-only, Online University (OLU) to help GSA employees enhance their professional skills so that they can better meet the evolving challenges of their job.
IDP Resources
| Site | Description |
|---|---|
| TTS-only, Online University (OLU) | Site where IDPs are created |
| TTS-only, IDP Overview | Provides info on common goals for IDPs and why they are important |
| TTS-only, IDP Employee Tool Kit | Provides guides for entering IDPs |
| TTS-only, IDP Supervisor Tool Kit | Provides guides for approving IDPs |
| , external,IDP OLU Training | OLU course on how to develop and manage an IDP |
Common goals of an IDP
- Learn new skills and competencies to improve current job performance
- Maximize current performance in support of organizational requirements
- Assist employees in reaching career development goals.
- Increase interest, challenge, and satisfaction in current position
- Obtain knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for a change in grade, series, or fields
IDPs and conference, event, and training requests
An IDP is no longer required for requests, but an SF-182 is required for most conference, event, and training requests that have a cost.
For more information on the SF-182 process, head over to the Conferences, events, and training handbook page.
More resources
- , external,TTS-only, Office of Human Resources Management (OHRM) Talent Development Catalog of Offerings & Services
- Join the GSA , external,TTS-only, Training & Development Chatter group to stay up-to-date on all the training and development opportunities
- TTS-only, Training & Development InSite page
- Conferences, events, and other professional development trainings
