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European e-Competence Framework 1.0

European e-Competence Framework 1.0. A common European framework for ICT Professionals in all industry sectors www.ecompetences.eu. Summary. European e-Competence Framework - an overview Multistakeholder cooperation e-CF aims and benefits Framework underpinning methodology

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European e-Competence Framework 1.0

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  1. European e-Competence Framework 1.0 A common European framework for ICT Professionals in all industry sectorswww.ecompetences.eu

  2. Summary • European e-Competence Framework - an overview • Multistakeholder cooperation • e-CF aims and benefits • Framework underpinning methodology • e-competence examples • User guidelines and e-CF application examples • Links to further information www.ecompetences.eu

  3. European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) – overview • The result of two-years activity from e-Skills multistakeholder, ICT and human resources experts' work • A common European reference for ICT Professionals • 32 ICT practitioner and manager competences in 5 e-Competence areas, • Competences defined at 5 e-Competence levels, related to the EQF (European Qualifications Framework) levels 3-8 • For: ICT user and supply companies, the public sector, educational and social partners across Europe • Accompanied by user guidelines for framework application • Framework development context: CEN / ISSS workshop on ICT skills www.cen.eu, 2006 – 2008 www.ecompetences.eu

  4. European ICT multistakeholder cooperation on multiple levels • Framework development in the context of the CEN/ ISSS Workshop on ICT skills (2006-2008) • CEN / ISSS Workshop community • National framework stakeholders from EU member states • Expert working group combining practical business know-how from HR and ICT management • Supported by a large number of ICT sector players contributing to the ongoing framework development • Supported by the European Commission and the Council of Ministers See: www.ecompetences.eu/ Stakeholders involved www.ecompetences.eu

  5. e-CF aims and benefits • Internationally shared HR management and planning tool for ICT Industry (both vendor and user companies, large companies and SME‘s ) • A common reference point between existing ICT competence frameworks like CIGREF, AITTS, SFIA, adding value with a European dimension • a neutral, cross-national communication, cooperation and benchmarking tool for the ICT industry, public sectors, training bodies, certification institutions and individuals • positioning European ICT competence in the global market • A Europe-wide working tool for: • ICT practitionersand managers with clear guidelines for their competence development • HR managers with inputs to anticipate, plan and develop competence needs • Higher Education, Vocational Training and Certification Providers,enabling effective planning and design of ICT curricula Ability to develop, manage and plan ICT practitioner and manager competences that will be needed in a long term perspective across Europe www.ecompetences.eu

  6. Framework underpinning methodology • Based on a shared understanding of competence • 5 e-Competence levels related to the EQF • Framework structured from 4 dimensions: Dimension 1: 5 e-CF areas Dimension 3: 5 e-CF levels Dimension 2: 32 competences Dimension 4: knowledge & skills Competence: a demonstrated ability to apply knowledge, skills and attitudes for achieving observable results www.ecompetences.eu

  7. European e-Competence Framework 1.0 structure • A shared reference framework structured from 4 dimensions www.ecompetences.eu

  8. e-CF 1.0 overview www.ecompetences.eu

  9. e-Competence examples www.ecompetences.eu

  10. User guidelines • An e-CF accompanying guide supports understanding, adoption and use of the framework • explaining the overall context, background and aims • explaining main principles and methodological choices • enabling ICT stakeholders across Europe to adopt, apply and use the e-CF in their environment, e.g. www.ecompetences.eu

  11. e.g. (1) e-CF 4 dimensions‘ use in companies/ ICT organisations www.ecompetences.eu

  12. e.g. (2) Addressing competence demand and qualification supply www.ecompetences.eu

  13. To summarise .. e-CF is: • A competence framework focusing on competences as needed and applied on the workplace (It is not a qualifications framework.) • A European benchmark from ICT business employers perspective • A bridge and a shorthand • ICT Competence currency increasing transparency and mobility on the European labour market ... Which can be used • In many ways, depending on ICT sector players‘ perspective • With user guidelines for framework application - providing hints and ideas www.ecompetences.eu

  14. Links to further information European e-Competence Framework website: www.ecompetences.eu Digital publications available via www.ecompetences.eu: • European e-Competence Framework 1.0 • User guidelines for the application of the European e-Competence Framework • e-CF executive overview and information flyer (3 pages) The European e-Competence Framework and accompanying user guidelines have been published by CEN as CEN Workshop Agreement (CWA) 15893-1 and 15893-2 in December 2008. The CWA can be downloaded from the CEN website www.cen.eu www.ecompetences.eu

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