Towards the determination of competencies of the commercial engineer in Chile

A five-year study conducted in Chile has identified key competencies for Commercial Engineers, emphasizing their role in wealth creation, fostering growth, and developing sustainable professional relationships. The findings are based on a collaborative approach, integrating perspectives from graduates, industry representatives, and academic faculty.

Why it matters

Understanding the competencies of professionals like Commercial Engineers is crucial for aligning educational outcomes with market needs and fostering economic development. This knowledge can inform strategic human capital planning and ensure a workforce capable of innovation and sustainable growth across various sectors.

Key insights

• The study spanned five years, focusing on the competencies of Commercial Engineering graduates in Chile.
• Competencies are identified as essential resources enabling professionals to achieve autonomy and generate wealth.
• These competencies support the creation of new growth and development opportunities.
• Key competencies include the ability to develop and maintain lasting and collaborative relationships, leveraging individual uniqueness.
• The methodology involved workshops with graduated professionals, business representatives from diverse industrial sectors, and faculty members from various disciplinary areas to gather perceptions.

Source

Frontiers in Education — https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/feduc.2026.1864111