The Career Development module helps employees and managers plan career growth, develop skills, and track professional development milestones within your organization.
Define clear career paths and progression routes within your organization
Track skills, competencies, and identify development opportunities
Create personalized development plans with actionable steps
Facilitate mentor-mentee relationships and track progress
Monitor professional certifications, renewals, and continuing education
Organize, assign, and track completion of training programs
Effective career development follows a structured process that ensures alignment between individual aspirations and organizational needs:
Employees evaluate their skills, interests, and career aspirations
Define short and long-term career goals with measurable milestones
Identify skill gaps and development needs for desired career paths
Create actionable development plans with specific activities
Execute the development plan through training, experience, and mentoring
Regularly review progress and adjust development plans as needed
Below is an example of a software engineering career path in Datar:
| Level | Title | Key Skills | Development Focus |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Junior Developer | Core programming, basic algorithms | Technical foundations, teamwork |
| 2 | Developer | End-to-end features, testing | Architecture patterns, code quality |
| 3 | Senior Developer | System design, mentoring | Technical leadership, knowledge sharing |
| 4 | Tech Lead | Technical direction, team guidance | Project management, stakeholder communication |
| 5 | Engineering Manager | Team management, delivery | People development, strategic planning |
The Career Development module integrates with other Datar systems:
Links performance reviews with development needs and progress
Aligns career goals with organizational and team objectives
Connects development plans with learning resources and courses
Identifies and prepares employees for future leadership roles
