4JAN
4 - 8 Jan 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£3,800per delegate2+ people: £3,040 each
Professional training course · HRT-070
Designing & Implementing Competency Frameworks
Competency frameworks provide organizations with a structured approach to defining, assessing, and developing the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and capabilities required…
- 5 daysClassroom
- 12Upcoming dates
- 7Cities
- £2,800Fees from
Course overview
Why Attend
Competency frameworks provide organizations with a structured approach to defining, assessing, and developing the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and capabilities required for success. This course equips participants with practical methodologies for designing, implementing, and maintaining competency frameworks that support recruitment, performance management, learning and development, succession planning, and organizational effectiveness.
Course Methodology
The course combines presentations, workshops, competency mapping exercises, case studies, group discussions, practical framework design activities, and real-world implementation scenarios to ensure practical application and workplace relevance.
Course Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the principles and benefits of competency frameworks
- Design competency models aligned with organizational strategy
- Develop behavioral and technical competency structures
- Integrate competencies into HR and talent management processes
- Establish competency assessment and measurement methods
- Implement competency frameworks effectively across the organization
- Maintain and continuously improve competency systems
Target Audience
- HR managers and professionals
- Talent management specialists
- Learning and development professionals
- Organizational development practitioners
- HR business partners
- Performance management specialists
- Managers involved in workforce planning and employee development
Target Competencies
- Competency framework design
- Talent management
- Workforce planning
- Performance management
- Learning and development
- Organizational development
- Job analysis and competency mapping
- Strategic HR management
Course outline
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1Day 1: Foundations of Competency Frameworks
- Understanding the concept and value of competency-based management
- Exploring the role of competencies in organizational performance and talent development
- Reviewing different types of competencies and competency models
- Linking competencies to organizational vision, mission, and strategic objectives
- Understanding competency architecture and framework structures
- Examining best practices in competency framework development
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2Day 2: Competency Identification and Framework Design
- Conducting job analysis and competency profiling activities
- Identifying core, leadership, functional, and technical competencies
- Developing competency definitions and behavioral indicators
- Establishing proficiency levels and competency standards
- Creating competency dictionaries and framework documentation
- Practical workshop on competency mapping and model design
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3Day 3: Competency Assessment and Measurement
- Understanding competency assessment methodologies and tools
- Developing assessment criteria and evaluation approaches
- Designing competency-based interviews and assessment processes
- Using behavioral indicators to measure performance and capability levels
- Implementing self-assessment and manager assessment techniques
- Ensuring consistency, fairness, and reliability in competency evaluations
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4Day 4: Integrating Competencies into Talent Management Processes
- Applying competency frameworks in recruitment and selection
- Integrating competencies into performance management systems
- Using competencies to support learning and development initiatives
- Applying competency models to succession planning and career development
- Supporting workforce planning and talent identification processes
- Aligning competencies with leadership development programs
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5Day 5: Implementing and Sustaining Competency Frameworks
- Developing implementation plans and change management strategies
- Communicating competency frameworks across the organization
- Building stakeholder engagement and management support
- Monitoring framework effectiveness and organizational impact
- Reviewing and updating competency frameworks to meet evolving business needs
- Final workshop: Designing a competency framework implementation roadmap
Schedule
Dates and fees
12 upcoming dates in 7 cities. Fees are per delegate; bring colleagues and every seat is discounted.
January 2027
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
February 2027
1FEB
1 - 5 Feb 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
March 2027
1MAR
1 - 5 Mar 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£2,800per delegate2+ people: £2,240 each
April 2027
5APR
5 - 9 Apr 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
May 2027
3MAY
3 - 7 May 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
June 2027
7JUN
7 - 11 Jun 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ParisFrance · Classroom
£4,500per delegate2+ people: £3,600 each
July 2027
5JUL
5 - 9 Jul 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
FrankfurtGermany · Classroom
£3,400per delegate2+ people: £2,720 each
August 2027
2AUG
2 - 6 Aug 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
BarcelonaSpain · Classroom
£3,200per delegate2+ people: £2,560 each
September 2027
6SEP
6 - 10 Sep 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
AmsterdamNetherlands · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
October 2027
4OCT
4 - 8 Oct 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
LondonUnited Kingdom · Classroom
£4,200per delegate2+ people: £3,360 each
November 2027
1NOV
1 - 5 Nov 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
IstanbulTurkey · Classroom
£3,500per delegate2+ people: £2,800 each
December 2027
6DEC
6 - 10 Dec 2027Mon to Fri · 5 days
ViennaAustria · Classroom
£4,900per delegate2+ people: £3,920 each
No dates in this city right now. Request a quotation and we will suggest the nearest date.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Designing & Implementing Competency Frameworks course?
The course runs over 5 days of classroom training, usually Monday to Friday.
When is the next Designing & Implementing Competency Frameworks course?
The next public date is 4 - 8 Jan 2027 in Amsterdam. There are 12 upcoming dates in total.
Where is this course held?
Upcoming sessions run in Amsterdam, London, Istanbul, Vienna, Barcelona, Paris, Frankfurt.
How much does the course cost?
Fees start from £2,800 per delegate, depending on the city. Fees include tuition and course materials.
Do participants receive a certificate?
Yes. Delegates who complete the course receive a London Leadership Management Innovation certificate of completion.
Can this course be delivered in-house for our team?
Yes. LLMI can tailor and deliver this course privately for your organisation at your premises or in one of our training cities.
Course information last updated 14 November 2026.
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