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.
- Competency Software Updates (Last Updated December 2024)
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.
- ACEND Competency Software Kick-Off Webinars: May 30, 2024 | June 3, 2024 | June 7, 2024
- Building your Program Schedule and Adding Users: June 18, 2024
- Creating Items to be Mapped or Measured: June 25, 2024
- Rotation Management Part I: July 2, 2024
- Rotation Management Part II: July 9, 2024
- Competency Software for DPD Programs: July 16, 2024
- Building, Assigning and Completing Rubrics: July 23, 2024
- Building, Assigning and Completing Checklists (all program types except DPDs): July 30, 2024
- Building, Assigning and Completing Patient Encounter Notes (all program types except DPDs): August 6, 2024
- Competency App and Hours Tracking: August 13, 2024
- Competency Software Open Q&A: August 20, 2024
- Interpreting Dashboard Data: August 27, 2024
- Competency Software for CPs and GPs: September 3, 2024
- Competency Software for DIs: September 10, 2024
- Competency Software for Preceptors and Faculty: September 17, 2024
- Competency Software for Students: September 25, 2024
- Cohort Deep Dive: October 1, 2024
- Open Q&A: October 8, 2024
- Competency Data for ACEND Reports and Templates: October 15, 2024
- Canvas Integration with Competency Software: October 22, 2024
- Share Feedback with EMS and ACEND (Open Discussion): October 29, 2024
- Creating Rubrics: November 5, 2024
- Hours Tracking Updates: November 12, 2024
- Rotation Overviews: November 19, 2024
- Checklist Assessments: November 26, 2024
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