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SoftDeCC SQM:
Skill and Qualification Management
Centrally manage skills, qualifications, and operational readiness—with automatic target-actual comparisons and audit compliance.
SoftDeCC SQM integrates role requirements, skills, and qualifications into a single centralized system.
Identify skill gaps early, verify personnel readiness, and automatically manage training, approvals, and recertifications.
Comprehensive documentation and transparent analyses provide a reliable foundation for personnel development, workforce planning, and audits.
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SoftDeCC Skills & Qualifications Management
Why SoftDeCC SQM?
In many companies, skills, qualifications, and role requirements exist in theory but are not operationally linked. As a result, employees’ readiness for deployment is not systematically assessed, qualification levels become outdated, and development measures are only implemented once gaps have already become apparent.
SoftDeCC SQM integrates role requirements, skills, and qualifications into a consistent data and process model: roles define requirements, employees are assigned to them, and the system continuously verifies actual competency.
Measurable Results
SoftDeCC SQM by the Numbers
Highlights: Skills and Qualifications Management
Key Features of SoftDeCC SQM
From the skills matrix to automated recertification—all the features you need for audit-compliant skills management.
Role-Based Skills & Qualifications Matrix
A centralized, role-based overview of all skills and qualifications across the entire workforce—standardized definitions of which qualifications are required for which position or role, providing transparency at a glance.
Centralized, auditable documentation
All records, training histories, and certification histories are documented centrally and in a fully traceable manner—forming the basis for audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
Reporting & Decision-Making
Compiled analyses of skill levels, skill gaps, and progress on development initiatives to serve as a basis for decision-making by HR and management.
Automated Action Management
The system automatically identifies gaps and determines the appropriate training, approvals, or recertifications based on them, managing these along with deadlines and escalation logic—reducing manual administrative work and preventing missed deadlines.
System Integration (HR, LMS, ERP)
Integration with existing HR, learning, and ERP systems, so that skills data is not isolated but can be utilized within the overall system of human resources and business processes.
Audit-Ready · Automated · Scalable
Skill Gap Analysis: What Really Matters
Many organizations use separate systems for HR, training, and documentation. This creates structural gaps that become apparent in day-to-day operations and, at the latest, during an audit. SoftDeCC’s SQM closes this gap through continuous comparison of actual and target data based on system data.
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Role-Based Skill and Qualification Models
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Automatic real-time comparison of target and actual values
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Early Identification of Skill and Qualification Gaps
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Automated Management of Training, Approvals, and Recertifications
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Audit-proof documentation of all supporting evidence
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Use Cases
Skill and Qualification Management in Practice
Professional Skills and Qualifications Management (SQM) provides transparency regarding existing competencies, qualifications, and development potential within the company.
Example 1
New Technologies in the Workplace
A company is introducing a new machine platform. The system automatically identifies which employees lack the necessary skills and recommends appropriate actions.
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Real-Time Operations Control
As projects change, the system automatically verifies whether employees continue to meet all the requirements of their roles.
Example 2
Onboarding New Employees
New employees are immediately assigned to a structured development path based on their target role and the defined role requirements.
Example 4
Strategic Human Resources Development
Regular analysis of the skills and qualifications currently available within the company. The system identifies future skills gaps, highlights development potential, and supports the planning of targeted training initiatives before critical skills are lacking.
Implementation Procedure
Introduction to Skills and Qualifications Management
Skill and qualification management is the operational management of skills, credentials, and role requirements within an organization. The focus is not merely on documentation, but on the question: Who is actually qualified for which role—and where are there discrepancies between requirements and reality?
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Define Roles
Each role is assigned a structured job profile consisting of skills, qualifications, and validity periods.
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Assess the Current Situation
Skills and credentials are consolidated from HR, LMS, or external sources.
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Perform a target-actual comparison
Ongoing assessment of which requirements are met, partially met, or not met.
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Assess Gaps
Deviations are prioritized based on relevance, risk, and role.
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Trigger Actions
Training, approvals, or recertifications are initiated based on rules.
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Document evidence
All changes are logged and stored in a traceable manner—in a manner that is audit-proof for internal and external audits.
Target Audiences and Practical Applications
Who is skill and qualification management suitable for?
SoftDeCC SQM can be used across various industries, making it ideal for organizations with high standards for compliance, documentation requirements, and qualification management.
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Industry & Manufacturing: Skills Management & Competency Development
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Health Care & Nursing: Recertifications Requiring Documentation
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Pharmaceuticals & Medical Devices: GMP-, MDR-, and FDA-Compliant Documentation
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Service Providers & IT: Efficient Onboarding & Skill Tracking
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Banks & Insurance: Regulatory Training & BaFin Requirements
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International training organizations of all sizes
Why SoftDeCC Skill & Qualification Management?
SoftDeCC SQM as a Control Model
Skill and Qualification Management is not a documentation system, but rather an operational control model for operational readiness. SoftDeCC’s SQM integrates role requirements, skills, and qualifications into a continuously monitored system status, thereby enabling data-driven decisions regarding qualifications, employee training, and workforce development.
SoftDeCC Skill & Qualification Management (SQM) is a module of the Composable Learning Ecosystem (CLE).
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FAQ
FAQs About SoftDeCC SQM
How can SoftDeCC SQM be integrated into existing HR and ERP systems?
Through standardized REST APIs and connectors to common HR, LMS, and ERP systems. Qualification data is synchronized across systems without the need for manual duplicate data entry. The specific level of integration is configured on a project-by-project basis; SoftDeCC provides support in setting up the interfaces.
How does SoftDeCC ensure SQM audit security during government and certification audits?
All changes to qualifications are recorded in an audit-proof manner. During an audit, it is possible to provide complete documentation of who met or fell short of which requirements at what time—including the actions that were taken as a result.
How are recertification deadlines automatically tracked?
The system detects expiring certifications and triggers rule-based escalations: reminder notifications, automatic training registrations, or suspension notices. Deadlines are configured on a role-by-role basis and can be customized.
Can a person be assigned multiple roles at the same time?
Yes. SoftDeCC SQM supports multiple role assignments. Each role is evaluated separately—with its own set of requirements, validity periods, and competency weightings.
How long does it take to implement SoftDeCC SQM?
Depending on the data available and the level of complexity, SoftDeCC Skill & Qualification Management can go live in just a few days; a complete learning environment with multiple modules requires a correspondingly longer lead time.
What hosting options are available?
On-premises, cloud (AWS Frankfurt by default), or hybrid—the decision is entirely up to the customer.
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What Our Customers Say
Quality & Reliability
YASKAWA has been a customer and user ofTCmanager® since 2015. After an extensive search for a management tool for our training and continuing education division, we are now, following its implementation, glad that we chose SoftDeCC. It quickly becomes clear that this software was specifically designed for training and qualification management. We’re discovering far more capabilities than we initially required or expected. We’re confident thatTCmanager® will help us position our training programs well for the future and improve our efficiency and quality.
Torben Schäfer
Manager, YASKAWA ACADEMY
, YASKAWA Europe GmbH
A Reliable Partnership
TCmanager LMS offers everything you would expect from a software tool for training centers. Today, our extensive training offerings for our service and sales partners and customers are optimally supported worldwide by training portals tailored to specific target groups and countries. The management of appointments, bookings, and resources is logically structured and intuitive to use. Reports can be generated quickly and clearly at any time. SoftDeCC is our reliable partner, with whom we will continue to deliver our in-person training and e-learning offerings in the future.
Julia Tillmann
Head of the Training Center at
Maschinenfabrik Bernard Krone GmbH & Co. KG
Support, Customizations, New Features
Hella Academy provides technical training to workshops and retail partners on our products, as well as on specialized topics such as “Hybrid & High-Voltage” and driver assistance systems. We have been a satisfied customer and user of the TCmanager® LMS since 2015. We are particularly impressed by the support time and again. Any customizations or new features we request for the application’s functionality are implemented smoothly and help us better serve our customers.
Mark Schulte
Head of Training,
Hella Gutmann Solutions GmbH
