Competence management (5cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The object of the course
The purpose of the course is to provide skills for strategy-based competence development as well as for creation of structures and tools for it. The student will be able to map organisational competencies and define competence goals. The student will be able to name competency gaps, identify development measures and tools, and conduct organisational competence development activities in practice.

Content

The knowledge management system
Trends in working life
Strategic skills management
Learning culture and agile learning
Skills mapping
Skills development and development methods
Development discussions as part of competence management

Location and time

The course is conducted as contact teaching.
The course includes group presentations.

Materials

Otala, Leenamaija & Meklin, Soili. 2021. Ketterä oppiminen 2 – strategiasta käytäntöön. Kauppakamari.
Available also as e-book at JAMK library.

Viitala, Riitta. 2014. Henkilöstöjohtaminen. Strateginen kilpailutekijä. Edita Publishing Oy.
Available also as e-book at JAMK library.

Viitala, Riitta. 2021. Henkilöstöjohtaminen. Keskeiset käsitteet, teoriat ja trendit. Edita Publishing Oy.
Available also as e-book at JAMK library.

Koskinen, Keijo. 2006. Johda yrityksesi osaamista – näkökulmia pk-yrityksille. Turku: Turun kauppakorkeakoulu, Yritystoiminnan tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus.
http://docplayer.fi/799824-Johda-yrityksesi-osaamista-nakokulmia-pk-yrityksille.html

Teaching methods

The course progresses thematically through the topics.

Interactive introduction to themes and learning tasks.
Independent study alongside group assignments.
Collaborative group discussions and peer learning.
Final task in groups of a case organization ´s competence management.

Guidance during the course is provided as follows:
Guidance on group project from the teacher and peers.
Feedback on the case project.

The grade for the course is based on the group project.

Employer connections

As an assignment in the course, students are required to acquire a collaborating company or organization for which they will prepare a competency assessment.

Exam schedules

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

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

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

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

Intermediate 1
You know the basic principles of competence management and the importance of competence mapping. You know the importance of competence development and development interviews in competence management. You know how to take responsibility for your own performance and to take others into account, and how to evaluate your learning. Working within given deadlines requires development.

Satisfactory 2
You understand the basic principles of competence management. You understand the importance of competence assessment. You understand the importance of competence development and development interviews in competence management. You can take responsibility for your own performance and share your learning with others. Your reporting is coherent, but has minor weaknesses in language and reporting guidelines. Working within given deadlines requires further development.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

Good 3

You understand the basic principles of competence management and the link to strategy, changes in working life, future competence requirements and organisational performance. You can develop a competency mapping, analyse skills gaps and develop a plan for skills development. Understand the importance of development discussions in managing competences. You can take responsibility for your own performance and share your learning with others. Your reporting is consistent, justified and in line with reporting guidelines, but with occasional errors. You are able to work within given deadlines.

Excellent 4
You master the basic principles of competence management. You understand the link between competence management and strategy, changes in the world of work, future competence requirements and organisational performance. You can develop a competence mapping, analyse competence gaps and develop a competence development plan. You will be able to integrate development discussions into the competence management process. You can take responsibility for your own actions, take account of others and critically evaluate what you have learned. Your reporting is consistent, convincing and follows reporting guidelines. You are able to work responsibly within given deadlines.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

Excellent 5
You will master the principles of competence management and the link to strategy, changes in the world of work, future competence requirements and organisational performance. You will have mastered the competence mapping process, be able to critically analyse competence gaps and develop a competence development plan using appropriate methods. You will be able to integrate development dialogue practices into the competence management process. You will be able to take responsibility for your own actions, take others into account and critically evaluate your learning. Your reporting is consistent, convincing, critical and follows reporting guidelines. You are able to work responsibly within given deadlines.

Qualifications

Knowledge of HR concepts, theories and processes.

Further information

Continuous feedback in contact teaching, self-assessment, peer assessment, and qualitative, criterion-based assessment in the final assignment.