career pathway has the meaning given the term in section 3 of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act ( 29 U.S.C. 3102 ). (2) Competency The term competency means the knowledge, skill, and abilities demonstrated for a particular program of study. (3) Competency-based education program The term competency-based education program means a postsecondary program that provides competency-based education for which the accrediting agency or association of the institution of higher education offering such program has established or will establish the standards described in subsection (c) and, in accordance with such standards— (A) measures academic progress and credential attainment by the assessment of student learning in lieu of, or in addition to, credit or clock hours