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competency-based training

[/kəmˈpɪtənsi beɪst ˈtreɪnɪŋ/]
nounpl: competency-based trainings
treinamento baseado em competências
1. A training approach focused on developing specific skills and competencies required to perform job tasks effectively, rather than on time spent in training or theoretical knowledge alone
The company implemented competency-based training to ensure employees could demonstrate mastery of essential job functions.
A empresa implementou treinamento baseado em competências para garantir que os funcionários pudessem demonstrar domínio das funções essenciais do trabalho.
2. An educational methodology that measures progress by demonstrated ability to perform specific tasks or competencies at a required proficiency level
Competency-based training allows learners to advance at their own pace once they achieve mastery.
O treinamento baseado em competências permite que os aprendizes avancem em seu próprio ritmo uma vez que atinjam o domínio.
Synonyms
competency-based educationskills-based trainingoutcome-based trainingmastery-based trainingperformance-based training
Antonyms
time-based trainingclassroom-based trainingtraditional traininglecture-based training

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
treinamento baseado em competências
Standard term used in HR and corporate training contexts
São Paulo
treinamento por competências
Shorter, more colloquial form commonly used in business settings
Portugal
formação baseada em competências
Portuguese uses 'formação' instead of 'treinamento'; also used as 'treino por competências'

Related Idioms & Phrases

walk the walk
learning by doing
prove one's mettle
show one's stripes
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