Creating a Competency Matrix for Software Testers: Expert Insights on Competence Mapping

Hi All,

I want to prepare a competency matrix for testers, by which we can evaluate ourselves and can set our improvement needs. Can anyone provide me with such a competency matrix for testers?

Regards,
Anshul

Hi Anshul,

Before advising, I have a question for you: do you have a background in competence mapping?

Hi Surya Vrat Rana,

No, sir, I don't have any background in competence mapping. I have been working as a Software Tester.

Regards,
Anshul Jain

Hi Anshul, you will need to read Threshold trait analysis, QuanCom model, and how to define a "behaviorally anchored rating scale." Then you should be in a position to define a rudimentary model.

Hi Anshul Jain,

Thank you, Surya. I thought it's easy to prepare a competency matrix by defining all the skills needed at different levels. Anyways, I will try to go through with the above said analysis.

Regards,
Anshul Jain

Hi Anshul,

One needs to understand what competence is first. For that, Quan com and TTA are good reference/reading materials. Quan com is actually one of the most popular models, initiated in the healthcare sector.

Next, we need to convert subjective/expert opinion into objective data, i.e., through BARS. This method is used everywhere, be it competence designing or environmental impact assessment.

I am a "certified performance and competence developer" from CAMI; this is the best way I can suggest. Once you are through, I can help by reading your definitions/chosen competencies to determine if they are right or not.