The Competency Alliance (TCA), a leader in innovative learning and development solutions, has been awarded the prestigious Gold award by the Brandon Hall Group. This accolade highlights Ability™, TCA’s premier learning and competency management platform, for its innovative approach to advancing career and compliance management technology. The recognition showcases TCA’s role in shaping the future of learning and development, talent management, and education technology across a spectrum of industries.

The 2023 Brandon Hall Group Excellence in Awards™ are given for work in Learning and Development, Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Human Resources, Sales Enablement, Future of Work, and Education Technology. TCA, a leader in innovative learning and development solutions and parent company to flagship brands PetroSkills™, NetZeroSkills™, RenewableSkills™, and Ability™, won the coveted Brandon Hall Group Gold award for excellence in the Best Advance in Career Management or Planning Technology category.

Rachel Cooke, the Chief Operating Officer of Brandon Hall Group and leader of the Excellence Awards program, said, “In our 30th year, the Excellence in Technology Awards continue to showcase the best innovations in learning, talent management, talent acquisition, HR, workforce management, and sales enablement technologies. We are proud to receive applications from a diverse range of organizations globally, reflecting the ever-evolving landscape of technology solutions.”

Entries were evaluated by a panel of veteran, independent senior industry experts, executives, and Brandon Hall Group analysts and is based upon criteria such as fit the need, program design, functionality, innovation, and overall measurable benefits. Award winners will be honored at the upcoming HCM Excellence Conference, from February 13-15, 2024, at the Hilton West Palm Beach, Florida, where select winners will also present their best practices in breakout sessions.

Tom Wilker, Chief Operating Officer of The Competency Alliance, remarked, “We are very pleased to receive this prestigious award from the Brandon Hall Group and are very proud of our software development and support teams. This recognition is a evidence of our commitment to leveraging technology not just for our alliance members, but also for our expanding base of learners.” Wilker continued, “Looking ahead to 2024, we will be introducing additional enhancements to Ability, integrating new energy transition content and community capabilities. Our unique approach, guided by our alliance members and subject-matter-experts, positions us to better serve our customers with innovative solutions aligned with their business needs.”

Mike Cooke, CEO of the Brandon Hall Group, emphasized the integrity of the awards, stating, “Our program’s strength lies in its rigorous evaluation process, conducted by seasoned industry experts who ensure that our recognition of technological excellence is both fair and merited.”