Learning and Project Management

Dear Peter
Thank you for sharing your opinion with us

Interesting what you wrote: "Also," study "and" learning "are not interchangeable words, learning may be the result of study but not necessarily"

There are actually several approaches to learning and the learning process

Dear Stéphane
Thank you for sharing your opinion with us

Interesting what you wrote: "It can be as simple as asking myself" how can I do this better? "After each activity"

Our lives should be about continuous improvement. We have to reflect on all our activities. You can set some time aside at the end of the day to review and think about what we did and what we will do. I prefer to embed the time in each activity. It might be the Toastmaster in me that wants the immediate evaluation on what I did.

Dear Sante
Thank you for sharing your opinion with us

I realized that you are preparing for your PhD.
Or did I misunderstand?

I am Luis.

Because the learning path is pre-defined and the goal clearly defined, Luis.

When you learn by doing, you have to figure out your own path and goals.

I'll try and respond to both your questions. First with regards to competence.
Obviously one needs the ability to read, listen, interpret as a well as a general understanding of the basics of the subject of interest. There is no point in trying to learn the theory of relativity if you have no basic science knowledge. However, I think the ability to learn is more attitude related than competency - curiosity, open minded, patient, tolerant. It also helps if one is prepared to apply effort and time. Also, the less you know the easier it is to learn as there is more to learn. As a child you know little but your capacity to learn is great. As an adult sometimes unlearning is as important as learning (preconceived ideas, biases).
Second question related to 'certificates'. I can come up with two reasons for the formal learning process and validation through certification. 1) recognition both of yourself and by others (bragging rights), and 2) validation/verification to support your claim of subject matter expertise (get a job, more pay, comparison to peers, join the club, title).

Dear Stéphane
Thank you for sharing your opinion with us

Interesting what you wrote:
"Our lives should be about continuous improvement. We have to reflect on all of our activities. You can set some time aside at the end of the day to review and think about what we did and what we will do"

Dear Stéphane
Thank you for sharing your opinion with us

Interesting what you wrote: "When you learn by doing, you have to figure out your own path and goals"

The other day, here in our community, I had the opportunity to read an article on a blog with the theme: "SCARF a Brain – based Model for Managing People on Projects"

I didn't know much about the model.
I went to look for more information and, interestingly, I found what I discovered very interesting

That is, I had to dedicate time to study to satisfy my curiosity

New doors (and windows) opened for me as I studied this topic

Do you consider that curiosity is a fundamental characteristic for learning?