competency focus
[kəm-ˈpē-tən-sē ˈfō-kəs]
nounpl: competency focuses / competency foci
foco em competências
1. A concentrated emphasis on developing, assessing, or prioritizing specific skills and abilities required for job performance or educational achievement
The company's competency focus shifted toward digital literacy and data analysis skills.
O foco em competências da empresa mudou para alfabetização digital e habilidades de análise de dados.
2. An organizational or educational approach that prioritizes the identification and development of core professional competencies
The school adopted a competency focus model rather than traditional grade-based assessment.
A escola adotou um modelo com foco em competências em vez de avaliação baseada em notas tradicionais.
This term gained prominence in both Brazilian and American education and corporate sectors during the 2000s as organizations moved away from traditional credentials-based hiring and assessment toward skills-based evaluation. In Brazil, it reflects the country's alignment with international educational standards and competency-based learning frameworks, particularly in technical and vocational education.
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