The Performance & Competency Developer Certification program is globally designed to enhance workforce capability, improve performance frameworks, and drive organizational excellence through effective competency development.
Learn directly from global HR practitioners, performance management experts, and industry leaders who are shaping the future of performance and competency development.









•Understanding Competency
•The Competency Iceberg Model
•Types of Competencies
•Measuring Competency
•Performance Aspects
•Types of Performance Measurement
•Performance and Competence Management System (PCMS) Model
•Performance Planning
•Understanding the Balanced Scorecard
•The Cascading Process
•Measures in the Balanced Scorecard
•Introduction to Competencies
•Competency Maps/Frameworks
•Types of Competency Frameworks
•Uses of Competency Frameworks
•Creating a Competency Map
•Quantifying Competency Frameworks
•Threshold Trait Analysis
•Using BARS for Competency Maps
•Implementing the Mapping Process
•Models for Performance Reviews
•Perspectives Involved in Performance Reviews
•Common Problems with Performance Ratings
•Legal Aspects of Performance Appraisals
•Understanding Assessment Centers
•Historical Perspective on Assessment Centers
•Basic Steps Followed in an Assessment Center
•Types of Techniques Used in Assessment Centers
•From Training to Performance
•Identifying the Root Cause
•Identifying Casual Factors
•Setting Learning Goals and Objectives
•Selecting the Best Training Method and Understanding Learner Types
•Personalized 1-on-1 Trainer Session - Receive a customized training session with ongoing access to relevant topics, ensuring lifelong support
Learn from experienced practitioners and industry leaders who bring real-world expertise and practical insights to the program.
Experience practical L&D learning in daily, focused 45-minute expert-led sessions. Explore real workplace cases and build relevant skills across learning design, analytics, and strategy. Strengthen your ability to create impactful learning experiences with guidance from global experts, including instructional designers, CLOs,HR Business Partners and L&D leaders.
4 Daily Sessions
45-minute live expert-led sessions for hands-on learning.
Sessions from Global Experts
Learn directly from leaders around the world.
Real-time Practice
Apply concepts immediately and get your questions answered.
Certification Ready
Training aligned with industry standards for job-ready skills.
Don't just watch - Apply what you learn immediately.
Step 1
Watch the Video: Learn each tool through expert-led tutorials.
Step 2
Complete the Guided Challenge: Practice on the same platform and apply your knowledge step by step.
Lifetime Access: Revisit videos and challenges anytime.
Gain full access to our complete resource library and earn a globally recognized certification.
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A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent professional experience can prove beneficial but is not a strict requirement.
Exam Questions
40
Exam Format
Multiple choice
Language
English
Passing Score
65%
Duration
90 min
Open Book
No
Certification Validity
5 Years
Complimentary Retake
Yes

The Certified Performance & Competency Developer (CPCD) certification, offered by GSDC (Global Skill Development Council), is a prestigious credential tailored for professionals with experience in performance and competency development. This competency certification recognizes an individual’s ability to design, implement, and manage robust performance and competency frameworks that align with organizational goals.
As a globally respected competency development program, the CPCD certification validates your expertise in enhancing workforce capability and driving continuous performance improvement. By becoming a Certified Performance & Competency Developer, professionals demonstrate their mastery in talent management, strategic learning alignment, and skill mapping.
Earning this certification enhances your credibility as a certified performance management professional and positions you for leadership roles in HR, training, and organizational development. It also serves as a stepping stone to roles in consulting, where you can apply your knowledge in diverse industries.
Recognized as a leading certified professional learning and performance credential, CPCD helps you stand out and unlock new career opportunities in a competitive global landscape.