Competency Study

The ASTD Competency Model for Learning and Performance:
The Foundation for the ASTD Certification Institute's Professional Certification Program

Inquiries can be sent to competencystudy@astd.org.

Roles

Are groupings of targeted competencies.  They are not job titles. An individual’s job may encompass one or more roles, similar to different "hats" that one might have to wear.

Areas of Expertise

Are the specialized knowledge/skills an individual needs over the foundational competencies. An individual may need expertise in one or more areas.

Foundational Competencies

Define relevant behaviors for learning and performance professionals to varying degrees.