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Competency

Definitions:

  A mechanism for organizations to assess learners.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-181 Rev. 1

  An individual’s ability to complete a task or tasks within the context of a work role.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-50r1 under competency

  A competency is a measurable pattern of knowledge, skills, abilities, behaviors, and other characteristics that an individual needs to perform work roles or occupational functions successfully. Competencies specify the “how” of performing job tasks, or what the person needs to do the job successfully.
Sources:
NIST SP 800-50r1 under competency