NICE Webinar: Competencies – The Next Frontier for Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

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Competencies – The Next Frontier for Closing the Cybersecurity Skills Gap

December 16, 2020 | 2:00-3:00 PM EST


Synopsis

The recently revised Workforce Framework for Cybersecurity (NICE Framework) introduces Competencies as a mechanism for organizations to assess learners’ Knowledge and Skills and capability to perform Tasks. For instance, an employer looking to fulfill specific organizational goals may use Competencies as part of the hiring process; education and training providers may use Competencies to determine whether a learner has achieved a defined set of Knowledge and Skills or to develop and evaluate competency-based curriculum.  This webinar will describe a learner-centered approach to Competencies that is employer-driven and how assessments can be used to observe and measure learner capabilities.

Speakers

Karen Wetzel Photo

Karen Wetzel
Manager of the NICE Framework
National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE)

Brian Kropp

Brian Kropp
Vice President and Chief of Human Resource Research
Gartner

Charla Long

Dr. Charla Long
Executive Director
Competency-Based Education Network

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Learn more about the NICE Webinar series at nist.gov/nice/webinars.