# Professional Development

The **Professional Development** module in PEARS allows you to propose educational events, submit them for approval, register for approved opportunities, and build a personal development plan. Event proposals include details such as competencies, objectives, and audience, along with one or more scheduled occurrences.

## Getting Started

To access Professional Development, hover over the **Plan** menu in the top navigation bar and click **Professional Development**.

![Screenshot: The Professional Development module landing page showing tabs for Plans, My Proposed Events, and Event Catalog, along with the list of records and the Add buttons](https://2560412328-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2Ff0820LrBGQ9ZA8SC4BR1%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-5ebaebd4d818aea880948c0cabb7ef8448d6106d%2Fprofessional-development-list-view.png?alt=media)

## Workflow

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#### Create an Event Proposal

Enter the event title, level, contact information, core competencies, program areas, description, objectives, and audience.

[Create an Event Proposal](https://support.pears.io/plan/professional-development/create-an-event-proposal)
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#### Add Event Occurrences

Add one or more occurrences to the proposal with dates, location, delivery methods, and editors.

[Add Event Occurrences](https://support.pears.io/plan/professional-development/add-event-occurrences)
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#### Submit for Review

Mark the proposal as ready to submit so it can be reviewed and approved or rejected.

[Submit for Review](https://support.pears.io/plan/professional-development/submit-for-review)
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#### Register for Opportunities

Browse approved events and register for professional development opportunities.

[Register for Opportunities](https://support.pears.io/plan/professional-development/register-for-opportunities)
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#### Create a Development Plan

Build a development plan by selecting a program area, core competencies, approved opportunities, and other activities.

[Create a Development Plan](https://support.pears.io/plan/professional-development/create-a-development-plan)
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