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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 promotions

You’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.

This course contains the use of artificial intelligence. It ensures cutting-edge insights and the latest practices.

This course contains a promotion.

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.

Who this course is for:

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