Competency Development
Our popular course for Competencies Development in Organizations, with over 2,000 students to date, provides a comprehensive theoretical and practical source of learning for practitioners and students alike. It deals with the numerous challenges with developing effective competencies in organizations, outlining the conceptual and practical considerations to ensure they create a realistic opportunity to connect people performance with organization performance. It also provides a framework for deciding whether formal competency frameworks and assessment is worth it at all! Grounded through theoretical and research reviews, this course is an invaluable resource for HRM and organization development practitioners, as well as providing a structured introduction and learning opportunity.
In Organizations

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Over 6 hours of 30 lectures to provide a structured pathway of learning and practical value.
Download and manage course content to personalized preferences, pace and content interest.
Supported with a comprehensive Resource document – formatted to video lecture structure.
Unique visualizations of concepts, theory, history, modeling, insights, and practice-based support.
In-depth academic and research sources referenced and provided through resource materials.
Examines the strategic and practical issues related to developing effective use of competencies.
Engage with creators and instructors for further support options and insights.
Understanding the concept of Competencies: reviewing variable approaches through literature.
Situating Competencies in organization design and its relationship with factors such as job architecture, work analysis, the employment cycle, and organization capability.
Evaluating Competency development: considerations for decision-making. Is it worth it?
Defining and Making: developing a theory and practice definition. What are we looking for?
Creating a framework for Competency development and aligning with organization goals.
Assessing Competencies: objectivity, individual and organization value, multi-methods.
Personnel & Development, HRM and Organization Development professionals seeking a deeper understanding of competencies; conceptual and technical value for developing into practice.
Competency Assessors will benefit from a solid technical foundation to the assessment process, with considerations for assessment design, methods, and HR analytics value.
Students of Organization Psychology and Human Resources Management.
Organization Design practitioners supporting behavioural considerations in design approaches.
Business Managers – opportunity for knowledge development to support critical decision-making.
”A brilliant course that provides a comprehensive approach to competency development! It covers everything from identifying key competencies to designing effective training programs. I especially loved the section on leveraging competency models for talent management and employee engagement.”
- Ying J.
”The lessons are concise, engaging, and packed with actionable insights. The section on measuring and evaluating competency development was particularly enlightening. The instructor’s practical approach and real-life examples make the content relatable and impactful.”
- Oriana G.
”I particularly valued the sections on creating competency maps and strategies for continuous development within teams. The insights shared on fostering a culture of growth within organizations were top-notch.”
- Danial L.
”An insightful course with actionable takeaways! It does a great job explaining the importance of competencies and how they drive organizational success. The modules on creating competency frameworks and evaluation methods were especially useful..”
- Jakov
”The tools and strategies provided were not just theoretical but actionable, making it easier to apply in professional settings. This course is a must for HR professionals and leaders alike.”
- Shahnaz L.
”An excellent and comprehensive content ! A great opportunity to understand theory and concepts behind developing competencies in practice. A MASTER CLASS!l.”
- Bilel A.
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