E-tool providing learning distribution

• US 20080162274A1
• Filed: 12/28/2006
• Published: 07/03/2008
• Est. Priority Date: 12/28/2006
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Caterpillar Incorporated
• Original Assignee: Caterpillar Incorporated
• Inventors: Newman, Benjamin E.
• Application Number:
  US11/646,549
• Publication Number:
  US 20080162274A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 705/11
• CPC Class Codes: G06Q 10/00 Administration; Management
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 7/00 Electrically-operated teaching apparatus or devices working with questions and answers mechanically operated G09B3/00; computing arrangements G06F

Abstract

A computer system providing learning distribution is disclosed. The computer system has a platform, at least one input device, and a central processing unit in communication with the platform and the at least one input device. The central processing unit is configured to identify an individual'"'"'s role and position within an organization and at least one competency required by the role and position. The central processing unit is also configured to determine the individual'"'"'s proficiency level in the competency and select at least one learning unit from a plurality of available learning units based on the identified proficiency level. The central processing unit is further configured to provide the at least one selected learning unit to the individual for completion.

Claims

1. A tangibly embodied, computer-readable medium, the computer-readable medium comprising instructions for:

identifying an individual'"'"'s role and position within an organization;

identifying at least one competency required by the role and position;

determining the individual'"'"'s proficiency level in the competency;

selecting at least one learning unit from a plurality of available learning units based on the identified proficiency level; and

providing the at least one selected learning unit to the individual for completion.

2. The computer-readable medium of claim 1, further including instructions for:

assessing the individual'"'"'s proficiency level in the competency upon completion of the learning;

identifying a proficiency level goal for the competency;

comparing the assessed proficiency level to a proficiency level goal; and

determining if the individual needs additional learning based on the comparison.

3. The computer-readable medium of claim 2, wherein assessing a proficiency level includes at least one of a test, an examination, a survey, an observation, or a performance review.

4. The computer-readable medium of claim 2, further including instructions for providing at least one additional learning unit for completion by the individual based on the comparison if additional learning is necessary.

5. The computer-readable medium of claim 2, further including rewarding the individual when additional learning is unnecessary.

6. The computer-readable medium of claim 5, wherein rewarding includes at least one of a certification, a promotion, and a monetary award.

7. The computer-readable medium of claim 1, wherein the plurality of available learning units includes at least one of a class, a course, a lesson, a learning module, and a tutorial.

8. A method of providing training to an individual, comprising:

identifying an individual'"'"'s role and position within an organization;

identifying at least one competency required by the role and position;

determining the individual'"'"'s proficiency level in the competency;

selecting at least one learning unit from a plurality of available learning units based on the identified proficiency level; and

providing the at least one selected learning unit to the individual for completion.

9. The method of claim 8, further including:

assessing the individual'"'"'s proficiency level in the competency upon completion of the learning;

identifying a proficiency level goal for the competency;

comparing the assessed proficiency level to the proficiency level goal; and

determining if the individual needs additional learning based on the comparison.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein assessing a proficiency level includes at least one of a test, an examination, an survey, a observation, or a performance review.

11. The method of claim 9, further including providing at least one additional learning unit for completion by the individual based on the comparison if additional learning is needed.

12. The method of claim 9, further including rewarding the individual when additional learning is unnecessary.

13. The method of claim 12, wherein rewarding includes at least one of a certification, a promotion, and a monetary award.

14. The method of claim 8, wherein the plurality of available learning units includes at least one of:

a class, a course, a lesson, a learning module, and a tutorial.

15. A computer system comprising:

a platform;

at least one input device; and

a central processing unit in communication with the platform and the at least one input device, the central processing unit configured to;

identify an individual'"'"'s role and position within an organization;

identify at least one competency required by the role and position;

determine the individual'"'"'s proficiency level in the competency;

select at least one learning unit from a plurality of available learning units based on the identified proficiency level; and

provide the at least one selected learning unit to the individual for completion.

16. The computer system of claim 15, wherein the central processing unit is further configured to:

assess the individual'"'"'s proficiency level for the competency upon completion of the learning;

identify a proficiency level goal in the competency;

compare the assessed proficiency level to the proficiency level goal; and

determine if the individual needs additional learning based on the comparison.

17. The computer system of claim 16, wherein assessing a proficiency level includes at least one of a test, an examination, a survey, an observation, or a performance review.

18. The computer system of claim 16, wherein the central processing unit is further configured to provide at least one additional learning unit for completion by the individual based on the comparison if additional learning necessary.

19. The computer system of claim 16, wherein the central processing unit is further configured to reward the individual when additional learning is unnecessary.

20. The computer system of claim 15, wherein the plurality of available learning units includes at least one of a class, a course, a lesson, a learning module, and a tutorial.