CompMS

What CompMS is

CORE CompMS is web-based software for higher education programs that manage competency assessment, curriculum mapping, evaluations, accreditation and reporting. It maps courses to competencies, accreditation standards, and program or institutional goals. AI-assisted mapping and gap analysis tools help programs examine that alignment. Student assessment portfolios capture competency achievements and evidence of learning over time.

The system supports course and faculty evaluations and manages Likert scales and rubrics aligned with program outcomes. Its reporting tools track student progression, program outcomes and accreditation compliance. CompMS lists alignment with standards including ACPE, CCNE, ACEN, ARC-PA, CAEP, CAAHEP, CAPTE and ACOTE. It supports single sign-on and LTI, and names Blackboard and Canvas as learning management system integrations. The maker highlights nursing, pharmacy, education, physician associate or assistant, occupational therapy and physical therapy programs. PeopleGrove says it merged with CORE Higher Education Group in 2024 and now operates under the PeopleGrove brand; company history says CORE launched CompMS in 2007. PeopleGrove describes a client success team supporting customers through implementation and beyond. Pricing is available by contacting a CORE representative for a demonstration.

Who it suits

CompMS is suited to higher education programs that need to connect coursework, competencies, assessment evidence and accreditation reporting. The maker highlights nursing, pharmacy, education, physician associate or assistant, occupational therapy and physical therapy programs.

Getting started

1. Visit the CORE CompMS website.
2. Contact a CORE representative to arrange a demonstration and discuss pricing.
3. Use the web-based product.
4. Work with the client success team through implementation.
5. Connect through single sign-on or LTI, including Blackboard or Canvas where applicable.

Verdict

Choose CompMS if a higher education program needs competency mapping, student assessment portfolios and accreditation reporting in one system. Its integrations and standards alignment may suit the fields the maker highlights. Buyers should contact a CORE representative for a demonstration and pricing.