Show exactly how competency expectations evolve across every level of a career path.
TALENT MANAGEMENT
Competency Matrix
Define the competencies employees need at every level of their career path and make progression expectations clear.
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Turn Career Paths into Clear Capability Requirements
Connect career progression with the competencies employees need to develop as they move from one level to the next.
Translate your organization's competency framework into requirements that reflect the realities of each role.
Give employees and managers a clear picture of the capabilities needed to prepare for the next career level.
COMPETENCY MAPPING
Map Competencies Across Every Career Level
Build a competency matrix for each Career Path to define which capabilities employees need as they progress from one level to the next.
- Select Competencies from Your LibraryChoose the competencies relevant to a Career Path from the categories and competencies already defined in your Competency Library.
- Map Competencies to Career LevelsDefine which competencies are required at each level of the path, from entry-level positions through more senior roles.
- Set Required Proficiency LevelsSpecify the expected competency level for each stage, from Novice and Advanced Beginner to Competent, Proficient, and Expert.
- See the Full Path at a GlanceView competency requirements side by side across career levels to understand how expectations change as employees progress.
CUSTOM COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS
Build Requirements Around the Way Your Organization Works
Configure each competency matrix to reflect the skills, behaviors, knowledge, and capabilities your organization expects at different stages of a career.
- Choose Relevant Competency CategoriesBuild each matrix using the categories that matter for the Career Path, including technical, behavioral, leadership, functional, or custom competencies.
- Define Different Requirements by LevelSet different proficiency expectations for the same competency as responsibilities increase.
- Adapt Requirements to Different Career PathsCreate distinct competency requirements for different job families and career tracks rather than applying one framework to everyone.
- Keep Career Expectations ConsistentGive managers and employees a shared framework for understanding what is expected at each stage of progression.
FAQ
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What is a Competency Matrix?
A Competency Matrix defines the competencies and proficiency levels required at each level of a Career Path.
How does the Competency Matrix connect to Career Paths?
Once a Career Path and its levels are defined, the Competency Matrix establishes the capabilities employees are expected to have at each stage of that path.
Where do the competencies in the matrix come from?
Competencies are selected from your organization's Competency Library, including any categories and competencies you have created.
Can competency requirements change between career levels?
Yes. The required proficiency for a competency can increase or change as an employee progresses through a Career Path.
Can different Career Paths have different competency requirements?
Yes. Each Career Path can have its own competency matrix based on the capabilities required for those roles and levels.
Can organizations define their own competency requirements?
Yes. Organizations determine which competencies apply and the proficiency expected at each career level.
Make Every Step of Career Growth Clear
Define the competencies employees need at every career level and turn career progression into a transparent, structured process.
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