Competency Framework Glossary Definition

Competency Framework is a structured model that organizes the competencies required for a role, occupation, curriculum, credential, or performance domain in Learning contexts.

Models are useful as planning aids, but they should be adapted to the organization rather than treated as automatic formulas.

Related concepts include Change Management.

Competency Frameworks support learning-content governance because they connect instruction, assessment, qualifications, job roles, and evidence of competence. In U.S. contexts, compare the term with local adult education, workforce, and credential language before treating it as identical.