Beyond Job Task Analysis: How Competency Modeling is Transforming Credentialing
In this episode of Tried and Tested, host Isabelle Gonthier, PhD, ICE-CCP sits down with Dr. Manny Straehle, President and Founder of Assessment, Education, and Research Experts, to explore the evolution of competency modeling and its growing influence on credentialing and certification.
Manny shares his journey from clinical psychology to psychometrics, revealing how his passion for competency modeling is shaping the future of assessment. Together, they break down the key differences between competency modeling and job task analysis and discuss how organizations can use these frameworks to build micro-credentials and stackable credentials that foster lifelong learning.
Tune in to discover how AI and emerging technologies are transforming competency frameworks and assessment strategies—making certification programs more adaptive, data-driven, and aligned with industry needs. Plus, learn how competency-based credentials deliver tangible, real-world value, helping professionals develop and demonstrate the skills required to excel in today’s evolving workforce.
With certification programs advancing rapidly, competency modeling offers a more dynamic, outcome-driven approach to defining and assessing skills. Don’t miss this insightful conversation on the future of credentialing!
Dr. Manny Straehle, GISF
Founder and President of Assessment, Education, and Research Experts (AERE)
Manny is a consulting assessment, educational, and research expert with several years of experience with licensure and certification organizations and over 30 years of experience developing assessments and competency models.
As the Founder and President of Assessment, Education, and Research Experts (AERE), Manny brings over 30 years of experience in assessment development, psychometrics, and competency modeling for licensure and certification organizations.
He has held leadership roles at NBME, Prometric, GBCI, and ICA, leading initiatives in psychometrics, performance-based assessments, stackable credentials, and research & evaluation. An industry leader, Manny has served on multiple ANSI, ATP, and ICE committees, contributing to credentialing standards and policies.
With a doctorate in Educational Psychology from Temple University and an M.A. in Counseling from NYU, Manny blends expertise in assessment science and group facilitation. A dedicated educator and thought leader, he has taught at Penn State, Johns Hopkins, USC, and GWU, published books and articles, and even presented to a Congressional Subcommittee on the value of credentials.