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.