The ASTD Competency Model: Foundational Competencies

The ASTD Competency Model presented the idea of foundational competencies. These foundational competencies are categorized as follows:

·         interpersonal: how well you work with, manage, and influence people, policy, and change.

·         business and management: how well you analyze situations, make decisions, and implement solutions.

·         personal: how well you adapt to change and make personal decisions to enhance your career.

It is essential that Learning and Performance professionals fortify this foundation by keeping in touch with resources that build and refresh these skill sets.

Learn how the 9 areas of expertise (AOEs) fit with the foundational competencies.

The ASTD Competency Model: 9 Areas of Expertise (AOEs)

As part of its initiative to build a competency model for learning and performance professionals, ASTD identified nine areas of expertise, deemed critical for Learning and Performance professionals:

·         career planning and talent management

·         coaching

·         delivering training

·         designing learning

·         facilitating organizational change

·         improving human performance

·         managing the learning function

·         managing organizational knowledge

·         measuring and evaluating