Assess students' ability to design a competency-based professional development program for mid-level managers in fast-growing tech startups, including: defining competency frameworks and learning objectives; creating a curriculum with instructional methods and scalable delivery; specifying assessment methods (formative/summative, simulations, 360 feedback, portfolios) and success criteria; outlining an implementation timeline with milestones, resource allocation, and change-management strategies; and proposing ROI metrics and data collection/analysis approaches to evaluate financial and behavioral impact.