Computer aided competence management

Continuous education is highly desired in all industrial areas today, but for information and telecommunication technology professionals is almost mandatory. As much as individuals should care about theirs competencies, ICT companies should even take more care about employee's competence development. Computer aided competence management is great help in operational issues such as personal development planning and incentive programs. It is also important tool in preparing for and acquiring new business opportunities in highly competitive market, implementing strategic decisions and business shifts, as well as investing in human capital. In the core of computer aided competence management are competence data definitions, models and profiles. Based on those core elements and concepts, a number of tools and services could be developed such as competence gap analysis and team competences evaluation.