Development is the area responsible for any activity that increases learning and effectiveness of people. Workers of this sector develop new strategic plans and research new opportunities, for instance, by having negotiations with costumers. They are also required to ensure that solutions proposed are developed and tested.

People working on Development area usually perform many of the following tasks:
• Providing estimation updates to other professionals.
• Producing reports.
• Conducting quality assurance checks.
• Developing strategic plans.
• Monitoring development plans.

• Having good negotiation skills.
• Having a sensible and tactful approach to people.
• Being creative and flexible.
• Being able to deal with people from different backgrounds.
• Having good administrative skills.
• Having good written and spoken communication abilities.
• Being able to work on different projects at the same time.
• Being patient.
• Having teamwork skills.
• Having good interpersonal abilities.

Development sector require a degree in a related subject. Courses offered for this area require five GCSE’s (A
*-C) and two A levels as a minimum. It is recommended to check requirements for these courses with every institution.

Other option of academic qualifications for this sector is to have a Higher National Certificate or a Higher National Diploma in a related subject.