Learning References Detail
Learning References for Skill-Based Development
One can turn to internal and external sources for additional learning, education, and added proficiency with a given competency. They are organized by reference type, such as books, websites, publications, professional associations, and training programs. Our model links competencies to learning references. We provide up to 15 learning references for each competency. The definitions of the Learning Reference Type Codes are shown below:
| Activities | On and off-the-job activities that reinforce learning |
| Audio | Tutorials, books on tape |
| Books | Hardcopy books ranging on the full spectrum of business and technical subjects |
| Conference | Professional conferences |
| Government | Government regulatory agencies, resources, practices |
| Internal Resource | Company-specific materials, tools, best practices, resource center |
| Organization | Not-for-profit professional associations and user groups |
| Publication | Professional journals, periodicals, newsletters, newspapers |
| Reference | Surveys, reports, government, regulatory and industry guidelines |
| Study Guides | Paper-based study guides |
| Training | Instructor-led in-house, local, regional classes |
| University Class | Higher education institutions with programs for the business community |
| Video | Video-based presentations, tutorials, self-study programs |
| Vendor | For profit training, software or service vendors and publishers |
| Website | Websites with relevant information |
