competency-based system
[/kəmˈpiːtənsi beɪst ˈsɪstəm/]
nounpl: competency-based systems
sistema baseado em competências
1. An educational or professional framework that focuses on demonstrating specific skills, knowledge, and abilities rather than time spent in learning or traditional grades
The competency-based system allows students to advance once they master specific skills.
O sistema baseado em competências permite que os alunos avancem assim que dominam habilidades específicas.
2. A performance evaluation method in organizations that assesses employees based on their demonstrated competencies and capabilities to perform job functions
Our company implemented a competency-based system to better evaluate employee performance.
Nossa empresa implementou um sistema baseado em competências para avaliar melhor o desempenho dos funcionários.
3. A learning approach that emphasizes mastery of concrete competencies over seat time or course completion
The university switched to a competency-based system to ensure graduates had real-world skills.
A universidade adotou um sistema baseado em competências para garantir que os graduados tivessem habilidades práticas.
In Brazil, competency-based systems have gained significant traction in recent years, particularly following educational reforms and the adoption of frameworks like BNCC (Base Nacional Comum Curricular). In the US corporate sector, this approach has long been standard for HR evaluation and talent management. The term reflects a global shift toward practical, skills-oriented education and performance measurement rather than traditional metrics.
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