• Competence management (HL00BD74-3011),
         01.04.2024 – 31.05.2024,  5 cr  (ZJA23SH3) — Online learning +-
    Learning outcomes of the course
    The object of the course
    Competence management is a prerequisite for the success of organisations as part of their business strategy. It is a multi-dimensional body of knowledge and skills that extends to all organisational levels and is therefore part of the basic competence of executives, supervisors and HR professionals. The purpose of competence management is to promote the attainment of the organisation’s objectives through the utilisation, maintenance and development of the competence of the personnel. Competence management skills ensure that the competence capital of the organisation will be fostered and developed in the competitive field of the future.

    Course competences
    Learning to learn
    Operating in a workplace
    Business Competence

    The learning objectives of the course
    You understand the link between competence management and strategy, development trends in working life, future competence requirements and the performance of the organisation. You understand the significance of agile learning. You recognise the different dimensions of competence. You recognise the competence mapping, competence gaps and development plan of the organisation. You recognise competence development methods. You understand the significance of the performance and development appraisal practice in competence management.
    Prerequisites and co-requisites
    Knowledge of the central concepts and theories of leadership.
    Course contents
    Strategy-based competence assessment and development trends in working life
    Recognition of an individual’s competence, knowledge, skills, attitudes, motivation and networks as part of professional competence
    Future competence requirements
    Link between learning and competence
    Agile learning
    Tacit knowledge, competence sharing
    Competence mapping, identification of competence gaps, competence assessment, development plan and methods
    Performance and development appraisals as part of competence management


    Tools
    The course provides you with tools for competence management and for the definition, identification and goal-oriented development of competence.
    Assessment criteria
    Assessment criteria - grade 1 and 2
    Adequate 1
    You understand the link between competence management and strategy, development trends in working life, future competence requirements and the performance of the organisation. You understand the significance of agile learning. You recognise the different dimensions of competence. You recognise the competence mapping, competence gaps and development plan of the organisation. You understand the significance of the performance and development appraisal practice in competence management. You recognise systems related to competence management. Your reporting is unstructured and inadequate.

    Satisfactory 2
    You are able to explain the link between competence management and strategy, development trends in working life, future competence requirements and the performance of the organisation. You are able to explain the principles of agile learning. You recognise the different dimensions of competence. You are able to present the underlying principle of the competence mapping and competence gap analysis of an organisation and outline a development plan. You are able to apply competence development methods. You are able to explain the significance of the performance and development appraisal practice in competence management. You are able to apply systems related to competence management. Your reporting is consistent, but exhibits minor shortcomings with regard to language and reporting instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 3 and 4
    Good 3
    You are able to analyse the link between competence management and strategy, development trends in working life, future competence requirements and the performance of the organisation. You are able to analyse the principles of agile learning. You are able to name the different dimensions of competence. You are able to organise the competence mapping of an organisation, explain the competence gaps and organise a development plan. You are able to analyse the significance of the performance and development appraisal practice in competence management. Your reporting is consistent, well-reasoned and in accordance with the reporting instructions, but contains occasional mistakes.

    Very good 4
    You are able to assess the link between competence management and strategy, development trends in working life, future competence requirements and the performance of the organisation. You are able to substantiate the significance of agile learning. You are able to assess the different dimensions of competence. You are able to plan and organise the competence mapping of an organisation, recognise the competence gaps and organise a development plan. You are able to assess different competence development methods. You are able to substantiate the significance of the performance and development appraisal practice in competence management. You are able to assess systems related to competence management. Your reporting is consistent, analytical and fluent and complies with the reporting instructions.
    Assessment criteria - grade 5
    Excellent 5
    You are able to produce new perspectives on the link between competence management and strategy, development trends in working life, future competence requirements and the performance of the organisation. You are able to affirm the significance of agile learning. You are able to name the different dimensions of competence. You are able to plan and organise the competence mapping of an organisation, analyse the competence gaps and organise a development plan. You are able to affirm the significance of the performance and development appraisal practice in competence management. You are able to assess and select systems related to competence management. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and critical and complies with the reporting instructions.

    Language of instruction

    Finnish

    Location and time

    The course is 100% virtual.
    The course includes webinars and group discussions.

    Planned learning activities, teaching methods and guidance

    Thematic process method on the course.

    Interactive introduction to the themes and learning assignments
    Independent study
    Collaborative group discussions and pear learning in webinars
    Acquisition of work life case-organization
    Individual final assignment

    Guidance during the course will be given by teacher

    Learning materials and recommended literature

    Viitala, Riitta. 2014. Henkilöstöjohtaminen. Strateginen kilpailutekijä. Edita Publishing Oy. 4. painos. Available also as e-book at JAMK library.
    Otala, Leenamaija & Meklin, Soili. 2021. Ketterä oppiminen 2 – strategiasta käytäntöön. Kauppakamari.
    Available also as e-book at JAMK library.
    Valpola, Anneli. 2013. Onnistu kehityskeskustelussa. Talentum.
    Available also as e-book at JAMK library.

    Lecturer(s)

    Maija Haaranen

    Working life cooperation

    It is possible to get a brief of the the final assignment from the student´s employer.

    Exam dates and re-exam possibilities

    Thematic learning assignments are done and returned during the course.
    Assignment work is done according to course schedule.

    Timing

    01.04.2024 - 31.05.2024

    Learning assignments and student workload

    Preparing for webinars and for thematic learning assignments 30 h
    Interactive webinars 12*2 h = 24 h
    Work life case - project and its presentation 70 h
    Performance appraisal discussion 11 h

    Groups
    • ZJA23SH3
    Alternative learning methods

    Accreditation (replacement and inclusion)
    Recognition of prior learning and experience acquired in other ways
    Studification
    More detailed instructions can be found from the Degree Regulations and the Study Guide

    Seats

    0 - 40

    Assessment methods

    Avoin amk -erillisryhmä 40 (not translated)

    Degree Programme

    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Business Management

    Mode of delivery

    Online learning

    Share of virtual studies

    5 cr

    Credits
    • 5 cr
    Unit

    School of Business