To support employee growth and development, PDS courses are organized by competency. Competencies represent the knowledge, skills, behaviors, and attributes that contribute to individual and organizational success. While many courses support growth in multiple competencies, each course has been assigned to the competency it most directly develops. This framework is intended as a guide to help employees and supervisors identify learning opportunities that align with performance expectations, career goals, and professional development needs.
List items for Course Competencies
Teamwork | Communication | Conflict management | Listening | Relationship building
Collaboration & Communication focuses on building positive working relationships and working effectively with others to achieve shared goals. Courses in this competency help employees strengthen communication skills, navigate conflict, improve teamwork, and foster productive workplace interactions.
Integrity | Ethics | Fairness | Public service | Care for others
Commitment to Service & Professional Ethics focuses on serving others with integrity, professionalism, and respect. Courses in this competency help employees strengthen ethical decision-making, promote fairness and accountability, and build awareness of their responsibilities as public servants.
Analysis | Innovation | Perspective-taking | Solution development
Problem Solving & Decision Making focuses on analyzing situations, evaluating options, and developing effective solutions. Courses in this competency help employees strengthen critical thinking skills, apply sound judgment, adapt to changing circumstances, and approach challenges with creativity and innovation.
Quality & Productivity focuses on achieving results through effective planning, organization, and execution of work. Courses in this competency help employees strengthen their ability to manage resources, improve processes, prioritize responsibilities, and produce accurate, high-quality work. Advanced Procurement Certification
Leadership focuses on guiding people, managing performance, and creating conditions that support employee and organizational success. Courses in this competency help supervisors strengthen skills related to employee development, performance management, workforce planning, communication, and team effectiveness.
