9. The data processing system of claim 8 , wherein the method further comprises said processor displaying a tree structure; wherein the tree structure depicts a prompt for the user to identify the band level of the job category; wherein the tree structure depicts a prompt for the user to select the competency; wherein the tree structure identifies the selected competency, the selected competency characteristic, and the determined first assessment.
8. The data processing system of claim 7 , said method further comprising: before said applying the at least one rule associated in the hierarchy with the first assessment to identify first learning activities, ascertaining that the band level of the job category is below a specified threshold band level.