Competency And Skill Model Development: Approach And Library

HAY | Hogan | Lominger | Library | Model | Skills | Hard | Soft | Competency | HR | Assessment | Framework | Assessment

What you'll learn

Understand the fundamental role of competencies in business and HR processes

Distinguish between Soft Skills and Hard Skills using observable behavior

Build and describe a complete competency model step-by-step

Link competencies to company strategy and culture for maximum alignment

Conduct interviews and use analytical methods to identify key competencies

Create competency profiles tailored to specific roles and organizational needs

Launch and manage a company-wide competency model implementation project

Choose and apply effective tools to assess competencies, including 360° reviews

Utilize ready-made competency libraries and adapt them for company use

Integrate competencies into recruitment, evaluation, development, rewards, and succession planning systems

Requirements

Basic understanding of HR processes and employee evaluation

Prior experience in recruitment, development, or performance management is helpful

Access to real or hypothetical job descriptions for practical assignments

Willingness to analyze organizational structure and strategy

Motivation to implement competency-based HR practices in your company

Description

How do the best companies consistently select, develop, and retain top talent? The secret often lies in a robust competency model—an essential HR foundation that drives hiring, development, performance, succession, and even compensation.This course is your step-by-step blueprint to building and applying a powerful competency framework in your organization. Whether you’ve heard of HAY, Hogan, Lominger, or just started exploring, you’ll learn how to move beyond theory and apply proven models to real HR processes.You won’t just learn what competencies are—you’ll build them. From identifying key behaviors, to developing profiles, to conducting assessments and linking them to culture and strategy. By the end of this course, you’ll have your own ready-to-use competency model backed by global best practices and templates.We’ll dive into:• The difference between soft and hard skills—and why most companies assess them wrong• The most effective sources for competency data• Conducting interviews using Critical Incident and Functional Analysis methods• Building role-specific profiles and linking them to KPIs and company culture• Creating a launch plan to roll out the model across your HR stack• Assessing competencies through rating scales, 360° reviews, and Assessment Centers• Using ready-made libraries from HAY, Hogan, and Lominger• Connecting your model to recruitment, learning, compensation, and promotionsYou’ll also get real company case studies, downloadable tools, and guided homework with personal feedback.Don’t wait until your talent strategy is outdated. Companies that master competencies today will lead tomorrow. Enroll now, build your model from scratch, and position yourself as the strategic HR expert your company needs.Access the recordings anytime, complete the homework, and receive a professional diploma to boost your credibility. Ready to future-proof your HR career? Join us.

Overview

Section 1: Foundations of Competency-Based HR Management

Lecture 1 Introduction to Competencies. The Role of Competencies in a Company

Section 2: Building a Custom Competency Model Step-by-Step

Lecture 2 Developing a Competency Model (Part 1)

Lecture 3 Developing a Competency Model (Part 2)

Section 3: Practical Tools for Competency Design

Lecture 4 Competency Description Process and Interview Techniques

Lecture 5 Implementing a Competency Model Project in a Company

Section 4: Competency Assessment and Libraries

Lecture 6 Assessing Competencies with Valid Tools

Lecture 7 Ready-Made Competency Libraries and How to Use Them

Section 5: Applying Competencies in HR Systems

Lecture 8 Linking Competencies to HR Functions

HR professionals looking to implement or improve a competency model,HR Generalists and HR Business Partners expanding their strategic skill set,Talent Development and L&D specialists aiming to align training with competencies,Recruiters who want to enhance hiring through competency-based approaches,HR Managers seeking structured, practical tools for assessment and development,Business owners or team leaders building HR processes from the ground up