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What are Core Competencies?

Definition: Core competencies are strategic business capabilities that provide a company with a marketplace advantage. Core competencies are the skills, abilities, knowledge, and characteristics that help distinguish superior performance and are the root essentials of a company's or an individual's expertise.

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