Competence modelling for human resources development and european policies

Competence modeling is gaining more and more importance in the human resources sector. Global competition, the increasing speed of markets and new technologies give a special meaning to the description of competences and their measurement. Considering only official qualifications and certificates does not include competences and skills gained by working experience: Thus, it is not sufficient to face the recent challenges in human resources and vocational education and training. This global development towards the recognition of competences is supported by competence modeling: It is the key to shift from learning inputs to learning outcomes. Therefore competence modeling is most important for the management of human resources and for the design of vocational education and training. This book contributes to the development in the human resources sector by offering different views and solutions on competence modeling and by giving suggestions for the future implementation of competence models.