AG5 vs Noova Skill Framework

AG5 is paid competency-management software for compliance-critical frontline operations in manufacturing, aerospace, pharmaceuticals, logistics, and food and beverage. It maps competencies and proficiency levels to roles, records assessments with evidence, tracks qualification status and connects skill gaps to training. Certificates hold issue and expiry dates; expired credentials automatically remove employees from the qualified pool. Assessment records show who signed off, when, and the supporting evidence, with exportable reports for ISO 9001, ISO 45001 and AS9100. A mobile app gives supervisors and operators competency data, training reminders, sign-offs and qualification checks. AG5 lists more than 200 integrations across HRIS, learning, business intelligence, scheduling, work-instruction and document systems. Core, Accelerate and Enterprise plans show result tiers but no numeric prices; pricing is on request and there is no free plan. Accelerate includes a public API and SSO.

Noova Skill Framework manages, assesses and develops employee competencies by connecting skills to roles and proficiency requirements. Organizations can maintain multiple frameworks with unique codes, version control and Draft, Active or Archived statuses. Each skill can use ten proficiency levels with descriptions of the requirements at each level. Assessments include tests, manager reviews, certifications, projects, peer reviews and self-assessments. The system compares employee competencies with position requirements to identify gaps and evaluate readiness, then recommends courses, assessments and certifications based on those gaps. Employees can upload skill evidence for manager or HR review and verification. Skills can link to courses, assessments and certificates in Noova LMS to form development pathways. Integrations include other Noova modules for training management, succession planning, individual development plans and performance management. REST API, webhooks and SSO are available, including SAML 2.0, OpenID Connect, Google Workspace and Microsoft Entra ID. Mobile access supports task submissions, evidence and approvals. Pricing is on request; a free trial and scheduled demo are offered, with no trial duration listed.