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Competency Software Resources

This section provides program directors with resources and training materials for use of the new Competency software (formerly known as Competency.AI), which will be accessible spring 2024.

Competency is a competency-tracking software developed by Education Management Solutions (EMS) for ACEND-accredited programs. The software is intended to help programs streamline competency tracking, assist in identifying at-risk learners, and help programs adhere to curriculum data collection requirements as noted in the ACEND Accreditation Standards.

Materials in this section include PDF user guides for the various roles within the software and video tutorials for program directors, preceptors (includes faculty) and students.

For questions related to the Competency software, please contact ACEND.

Your feedback helps improve the software and allows us to better assist your program. Fill out our survey to share general feedback about features working well for you, features that need improvement, and features you would like to see added in the future.

Software Updates

Competency is continuously evolving to better serve your needs with monthly updates. To stay informed about the latest features and improvements, please check back regularly. Your feedback is invaluable, and we are committed to ensuring that Competency remains a helpful tool for your program.

Weekly Training and Q&A Webinars

To assist program directors with the Competency software features and adapting the software to fit your specific program type, ACEND and EMS will be hosting weekly one-hour training and Q&A webinars on Tuesdays. The first 30 minutes will be reserved for a specific topic and the last 30 minutes will be reserved for Q&A.

The webinars will be recorded and posted. Please check this page and the ACEND Update newsletter regularly for additional training session dates.

Choose any of the following webinars you would like to attend:

  • Canvas Integration with Competency Software: October 22 | 1 – 2 p.m. (Central time) | Register
  • Share Feedback with EMS and ACEND (open discussion): October 29 | 1 – 2 p.m. (Central time) | Register
  • Creating Rubrics: November 5 | 1 – 2 p.m. (Central time) | Register
  • Hours Tracking Updates: November 12 | 1 – 2 p.m. (Central time) | Register
  • Rotation Overviews: November 19 | 1 – 2 p.m. (Central time) | Register
  • Checklist Assessments: November 26 | 1 – 2 p.m. (Central time) | Register

Recordings and Meeting Minutes

Meeting minutes and recordings are posted below and include the responses to the questions asked that were not addressed in the webinar. If the webinar was recorded, you will find a link to the recording in the meeting minutes.

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