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L&D Glossary

Competency

A defined skill or behaviour needed to perform a role.

What is Competency?

A competency is a specific, observable skill, knowledge area or behaviour required to do a job well. Organisations group competencies into frameworks or role profiles that define what "good" looks like for each role.

Why it matters

Clear competencies make expectations, assessment and development objective rather than subjective.

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