Generating Competencies for Employability Through Problem-Based Learning

This study demonstrates the suitability of the methodology of problem-based learning in the process of generating knowledge and generic competencies. The opinions of students, teachers and professionals who participated in the study were analysed, their assessment was very positive. Therefore, it is recommended to the centres quality commissions and those responsible for education in a national scope to use this methodology. Also, greater support is needed to carry out studies of greater scope that demonstrate the validity of this type of methodology. Thus, these studies could serve as a reference to universities and their teachers for the application of the most appropriate learning methodologies.