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Entrepreneurship Competency Model
The competency model framework for Entrepreneurship was developed through a collaborative effort involving the Employment and Training Administration (ETA), EntreEd: The National Consortium for Entrepreneurship Education, MBA Research, and experts in the field of entrepreneurship education and practice. In 2023, the model was revised to update and further incorporate the soft skills and foundational competencies, as well as the technical knowledge, skill, and abilities, needed by prospective and practicing entrepreneurs. The model features insights from the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Learning Center, which offers self-paced, online courses on how to start, pivot, or grow your small business.
In 2025, the foundational tiers of the model were updated to align with changes in the Building Blocks Model. For more information, download the Summary of Changes