Training teams without starting from the skills they really need can result in a bad investment of resources and a loss of motivation for those who do not see the usefulness of what they learn. Skill based training is born to avoid this mismatch and connect learning with the real needs of the business.
What is skill based training?
Skill based training is a training model focused on the development of specific competencies, not on titles, positions or closed pathways. It starts from a clear premise: each person needs to acquire useful skills to better perform his or her job or new competencies, not to accumulate training that does not translate into results.
Unlike generic plans, this approach makes it possible to build programs adapted to the objectives of each organization and the level of each professional. The focus is on making learning applicable, measurable and useful from the very beginning.
Examples of skills-based training
Some of the most common cases where this model is successfully applied are:
- Digital tools: from advanced Excel training to process automation or data analysis with Power BI or Google Looker Studio.
- Soft skills: skills such as effective communication, remote leadership or conflict management.
- Commercial skills: consultative selling techniques, negotiation or use of CRM adapted to the customer cycle.
- Change management: practical training in agile methodologies, critical thinking or decision making in uncertain contexts.
What are the characteristics of skill based training?
- Evaluation based on actual competencies. Instead of focusing on theoretical tests, it measures the ability to apply what has been learned in real work situations. It can be evaluated through simulations, practical projects or the resolution of specific cases related to the position.
- Customization according to profile, level and challenges of the position. Training is designed taking into account the starting point and objectives of each person. This avoids duplication of training and makes every hour invested meaningful.
- Performance orientation. The goal of skill based training is not just to learn, but to improve how you work. Each content is designed based on what the person needs to do better in his or her job, whether it is to solve problems, make more agile decisions or handle tools with greater fluency.
- Practical approach and adapted to the work context. Training is designed based on the real challenges faced by teams in their day-to-day work. It is not only about acquiring knowledge, but also about improving performance in specific job situations: resolving incidents, leading meetings, handling tools or making decisions with more criteria.
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