How Can We Use Competency Mapping to Effectively Assess Training Needs?

Hello everyone,

Kindly tell me how training needs assessment can be done through competency mapping. Looking forward to your replies.

Regards,
Tanu Mishra

Hi Tanu,

I just came across your post while searching for TNI through Competency mapping. I am currently working on a project on this topic. Please let me know if you have any materials on this subject.

Thanks,
Seema

First, you have to identify the required level of competencies for each role. Then, rate the actual level of competencies for each role. The outcome of these two exercises will generate a competency gap. It's this gap you have to address or recommend for training. I had posted some time back a tool for Competency gap identification on this site. Please go to this link: https://www.citehr.com/156151-compet...tion-tool.html

Hope it's clear to you.

Regards,
Shijit.

Thank you, Shijit. I have clarity on the subject now. I am a little confused about the two terms "Competency" and "Skill." Could you clarify the difference between the two?

Thank you,
Seema

Hi Seema,

Competency is a combination of three different attributes (Attitude, Skill, and Knowledge - ASK). When you talk about competency, you are referring to somebody's quality of being adequate for the required task. If the person doesn't qualify to be competent, then you look into ASK attributes and work on them by training, counseling, or coaching.

Trust this should help!

Regards,
2M Learning Management Solutions