Abstract: A method, system, and computer-readable medium for using competency-related information for individuals to provide a variety of benefits is described. In some situations, gaps are identified between current competencies of individuals and target competencies for those individuals, and the individuals are provided with assistance in reducing or eliminating those competency gaps. The target competencies for an individual can be identified in a variety of ways, such as in an automatic manner based on required or preferred competencies for a current organizational position held by an individual. After identifying one or more competency gaps for an individual, training courses or other learning activities can be identified that if completed or performed by the individual would reduce or eliminate those competency gaps.