Competency-Based Education (CBE)

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An educational model where progression depends on demonstrated mastery of competencies rather than time spent in class.

Competency-Based Education (CBE) is an educational model where progression depends on demonstrated mastery of competencies rather than time spent in class.

Related Terms
Mastery Learning
An approach requiring students to master one unit before advancing to the next.
OBE (Outcome-Based Education)
An educational framework in which curriculum, teaching and assessment are all organised around clearly defined learning outcomes, shifting the focus from inputs delivered to competencies demonstrated.
Micro-credential
A short, focused certification of a specific skill or competency.
Bridge Course
A short course designed to fill prerequisite gaps before a student begins a program.
Academic Bank of Credits (ABC)
A digital framework that stores and manages academic credits earned by a student across institutions, enabling credit accumulation, transfer and multiple entry and exit.