Professional Standards and Competency Frameworks
Following on from our discussion on Membership Grades and Assessment, this session will delve into the development and implementation of Competency Frameworks. Led by Sarah Manuel, Head of Professional Standards at STEP, this interactive discussion will explore how competency frameworks can support professional growth, assessment, and governance within membership organisations.
We will discuss best practices for designing and applying competency frameworks, how they align with membership grades, and the challenges of implementation. Attendees will have the opportunity to share insights from their own organisations and explore different approaches to competency-based assessment.
Learning Outcomes
- By attending this event, you will:
- Understand the purpose and value of competency frameworks in professional membership.
- Learn about key design principles and implementation strategies.
- Explore how competency frameworks support assessment and progression.
- Discuss real-world challenges and solutions with peers and experts.
Target Audience
- Membership and accreditation professionals
- Learning and development specialists
- Governance and standards teams
- HR professionals and competency framework designers
- Anyone involved in assessing professional capability and growth
Join us for this essential discussion and take away practical insights to strengthen your organisation’s competency framework.
Speaker
Sarah Manuel, Head of Professional Standards at STEP
I have worked since 2000 in a range of roles across regulatory and professional bodies, gaining significant casework and team management experience in Fitness to Practise, Registration and Accreditation functions, with responsibility for Quality Assurance and Professional Standards frameworks. I am confident working within a legal framework, possessing extensive experience of handling sensitive, confidential and high risk matters. I have developed and implemented operational processes and policies, gaining change and risk management experience.
For more details, please contact Catherine Whitmore,
Director, Membership & Networks
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