Why is the SFIA Framework important?

Why is the SFIA Framework important?

SFIA provides descriptions of skill levels. This enables you to understand where you are and where you would like to be. It helps with indicators of what you need to be doing to increase your skill level.

What does SFIA stand for?

SFIA (pronounced Sofia) stands for Skills Framework for the Information Age, self-described as “the globally accepted common language for the skills and competencies related to information and communication technologies, digital transformation and software engineering.” Overall, SFIA’s mission is geared toward …

How does SFIA work?

SFIA provides a detailed descriptions for more than 120 professional skills. Each professional skill provides a skill description, guidance notes and a description of the skill at each relevant level of responsibility. The consistency of the levels of responsibility carries forward into the professional skills.

How many categories of professional skills are there in SFIA version 7?

102 professional skills
SFIA 7 consists of 102 professional skills, each described at one or more of 7 levels of responsibility. To aid navigation, SFIA structures the skills into 6 categories, each with a number of sub-categories.

What are the SFIA levels?

The SFIA Framework consists of seven levels of responsibility from Level 1, the lowest, to Level 7, the highest. The levels describe the behaviours, values, knowledge and experience that an individual should have in order to be identified as competent at the level.

How can SFIA help my career plan better?

SFIA provides a resource to support skills and competencies management. Adopting SFIA provides clarity in identifying and deploying the required skills within an organisation and throughout the supply chain. This improves communication and understanding for all involved e.g. line management, HR and employees.

Who is SFIA administered by?

SFIA was first published in 2000, created by a consortium of many organizations, spearheaded by the British Computer Society (BCS). Since its first publication, SFIA has been regularly refreshed and updated every 3 years to reflect the evolving needs of international industry and business.

Is SFIA accredited?

The foundation-level training is focussed on the structure, language, and a high-level overview of how SFIA is used. This is a SFIA Foundation accredited course covering the training requirements for those looking to become accredited at ‘foundation’ level.

How do I apply for SFIA?

an application for registration or certification with a professional body. a formal SFIA skills assessment by an independent assessor….Assess SFIA skills

1. Read SFIA skill description. (confirm it matches your experience)
2. Read SFIA ‘skill at a level’ description.
3. Select and record appropriate level(s)

How many SFIA skills are there?

The SFIA Framework defines 96 specific “skills”, each being a very specific and defined granular skill. These skills are separated into Categories and Sub-Categories. Within each skill exists a definition for all relevant Levels of Responsibility.

Who uses SFIA?

SFIA is especially beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises who simply do not have the resources to develop and maintain their own skills and competency framework and yet want to benefit from one.

What is SFIA model?

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA, pronounced Sofia) is a model for describing and managing skills and competencies for professionals working in information and communications technology (ICT), software engineering, and digital transformation.

Which is the current version of the SFIA Framework?

SFIA 7 is the current version of the framework. A comprehensive listing of all SFIA professional skills and the levels which apply. Grouped by category and subcategory. The A to Z listing of all SFIA 7 skills.

What can SFIA be used for in the workplace?

It can be used by individuals, managers, human resource professionals, capability development specialists and workforce planners. SFIA is a global standard that defines digital and other ICT related skills. It provides a common reference point for you to manage your ICT workforce. It is a practical resource which:

What makes the collaborative development style of SFIA different?

The collaborative development style involves open consultation and input from people with real practical experience of skills management in corporate and educational environments. That is what sets SFIA apart from other, more theoretical, approaches and has resulted in the adoption of SFIA by organisations and individuals in nearly 200 countries.

How does the Queensland Government use the SFIA?

SFIA does not replace the JEMs process, it complements it. The Queensland Government and all agencies are licenced to use the framework under a SFIA Extended Corporate User Licence which is paid annually. The licence requires all employees to comply with the terms of the limited user licence, including the terms and conditions.