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feasibility assessment feasibility assessment defining, evaluating and describing business change options for financial, technical and business feasibility and strategic alignment.https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/feasibility-assessment https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg feasibility assess...
| large change, new level, guidance notes | | | [information and data compliance](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/information-and-data-compliance "skill") | pedp | implementing and promoting compliance with information and data management legislation. | small change, new level, guidance notes | | | [informatio...
### autonomy guides high level decisions and strategies within the organisation’s overall policies and objectives.has defined authority and accountability for actions and decisions within a significant area of work, including technical, financial and quality aspects.delegates responsibility for operational objectives. ...
systems development systems development https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/development-and-implementation/systems-development https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg #### sfia view:systems development skills at a glance ================== skills by category | skill | leve...
[business intelligence](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/business-intelligence)bint ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- developing, producing and delivering regular and one-off management information to provide insights and aid decision-making. | small cha...
computational science computational science https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/development-and-implementation/computational-science https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg #### sfia view:computational science computational science ===================== none [scientific mo...
[penetration testing](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/penetration-testing)pent --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- testing the effectiveness of security controls by emulating the tools and techniques of likely attackers. | | | | [penetration testing](https://...
### influence works with and influences team decisions. ### influence works with and influences team decisions. ### influence influences projects and team objectives. ### influence influences projects and team objectives
### software engineering skills and competencies at a glance the[skills at a glance page](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/software-engineering-competencies/?path=/glance)provides a one-page summary of the[sfia software engineering related skills and competency levels.](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfi...
change analysis change analysis https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/change-and-transformation/change-analysis https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg #### sfia view:change analysis skills at a glance ================== skills by category | skill | levels | | --- | --- | | ...
| structural change, split, large change | | | [formal research](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/formal-research "skill") | rsch | systematically creating new knowledge by data gathering, innovation, experimentation, evaluation and dissemination. | large change, guidance notes | | | [market research](https://s...
| small change, re-named | | | [user experience analysis](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/user-experience-analysis "skill") | unan | understanding the context of use for systems, products and services and specifying user experience requirements and design goals. | new level | | | [user experience design](https...
sfia 9 full framework view sfia 9 full framework view this view includes every skill in sfia 9 – organised into categories and subcategories. full framework views -------------------- the conventional view groups the sfia skills into categories and sub-categories. full framework views -------------------- the conventio...
the structure of the framework ensures that the definitions of professional skills are clearly distinct and aligned with each level of responsibility, providing a progressive, recognisable path from one level to the next.") * [level 1 - follow](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/level-1 "essence of the ...
[certification scheme operation](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/certification-scheme-operation)csop ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- designing, developing and operating certification schemes, accreditations and credentials, including...
[non-functional testing](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/non-functional-testing)nfts --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- assessing systems and services to evaluate performance, security, scalability and other non-functional qualities against requirement...
* contributes to team-level process enhancements. identifies and implements improvements in own work area.contributes to team-level process enhancements
actively learns through training and on-the-job experiences.https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/level-2 https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg levels of responsibility: level 2 - assist ========================================== essence of the level: provides assistance to others, work...
| new level, guidance notes | | | [risk management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/risk-management "skill") | burm | planning and implementing processes for managing risk across the enterprise, aligned with organisational strategy and governance frameworks. [risk management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/...
| small change, new level, re-named | | | [information assurance](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/information-assurance "skill") | inas | protecting against and managing risks related to the use, storage and transmission of data and information systems. | large change | | | [information security](https://sfia-...
[systems development management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/systems-development-management)dlmg ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- planning, estimating and executing systems development work to time, budget and quality targets. | g...
these have not been update with sfia 9 beta skills. they will be updated with final release of sfia 9. these have not been update with sfia 9 beta skills. they will be updated with final release of sfia 9
* escalates when broader strategic direction is impacted. * escalates when scope is impacted
### influence influences the formation of strategy and the execution of business plans. ### influence influences the formation of strategy and the execution of business plans. ### influence directs, influences and inspires the strategic direction and development of the organisation
| small change | | | [artificial intelligence (ai) and data ethics](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/ai-data-ethics "skill") | aide | implementing and promoting ethical practices in the design, development, deployment and use of ai and data technologies. [artificial intelligence (ai) and data ethics](https://sf...
[animation development](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/animation-development)adev ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- designing and developing animated and interactive systems such as games, simulations and virtual environments. | new skill | | | [animat...
* decides when to seek guidance in unexpected situations. is expected to seek guidance in unexpected situations. * is expected to seek guidance in unexpected situations
[data engineering](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/data-engineering)deng --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- designing, building, operationalising, securing and monitoring data pipelines, stores and real-time processing systems for scalable and reliable data manage...
* recognises personal skills and knowledge gaps and seeks learning opportunities to address them. absorbs and applies new information to tasks.recognises personal skills and knowledge gaps and seeks learning opportunities to address them
##### communication * communicates familiar information with immediate team and stakeholders directly related to their role. ##### communication * communicates with team and stakeholders inside and outside the organisation clearly explaining and presenting information. ##### communication * communicates with both techn...
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learns and applies basic skills and knowledge. learns and applies basic skills and knowledge. applies newly acquired knowledge to develop skills for their role. learns and applies basic skills and knowledge. learns and applies basic skills and knowledge
balances the requirements of proposals with the broader needs of the organisation. * balances the requirements of proposals with the broader needs of the organisation. * takes all requirements into account when considering proposals
[requirements definition and management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/requirements-definition-and-management)reqm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- managing requirements through the entire delivery and operational li...
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* guides teams through transitions, maintaining focus on organisational objectives. leads adaptations to changing business environments.guides teams through transitions, maintaining focus on organisational objectives
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governance, risk and compliance governance, risk and compliance https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/strategy-and-architecture/governance-risk-compliance https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg #### sfia view:governance, risk and compliance skills at a glance ==============...
##### leadership * provides leadership at an organisational level. ##### leadership * provides basic guidance and support to less experienced team members as needed. ##### leadership * provides leadership at an operational level. ##### leadership * leads, supports or guides team members
[strategic planning](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/strategic-planning "skill") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- creating and maintaining organisational-level strategies to align overall business plans, actions and resources with high-level business obj...
| small change | | | [change control](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/change-control "skill") | chmg | assessing risks associated with proposed changes and ensuring changes to products, services or systems are controlled and coordinated. | small change | | | [continuity management](https://sfia-online.org/en/s...
sfia users have developed this view of sfia to provide a quick start identification of the sfia skills which are most relevant to digital transformation.https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/digital-transformation https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg #### sfia view:sfia 9 digital transformat...
##### security, privacy and ethics * has a good understanding of their role and the organisation’s rules and expectations. ##### security, privacy and ethics * takes a leading role in promoting and ensuring appropriate culture and working practices, including the provision of equal access and opportunity to people with...
### influence influences critical decisions in their domain. ### influence influences critical decisions in their domain
[organisational change management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/organisational-change-management)cipm ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- planning, designing and implementing activities to transition the organisation and people to...
[systems integration and build](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/systems-integration-and-build)sint ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- planning, implementing and controlling activities to integrate system elements, subsystems and interface...
[offensive cyber operations](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/offensive-cyber-operations)ocop ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- plans, executes and manages offensive cybersecurity operations, including target selection, electronic target folder...
[subject formation](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/subject-formation)subf ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- specifying, designing and developing curricula within a structured and systematic education environment. | new level, small change | | | [subject format...
[contract management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/contract-management)itcm --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- managing and operating formal contracts, addressing supplier and client needs in product and service provision. | small change | | | [contract m...
* takes the initiative in identifying and negotiating their own appropriate development opportunities. * leads and encourages conversations to share ideas and build consensus on actions to be taken
### autonomy works under routine direction.receives instructions and guidance, has work regularly reviewed. ### autonomy follows instructions and works under close direction. ### autonomy works under general direction to complete assigned tasks. ### autonomy works under routine direction.receives instructions and guida...
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sfia users have developed this view of sfia to provide a quick start identification of the sfia skills which are most relevant to big data/data science https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/big-data-data-science https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg #### sfia view:sfia 9 data science, data en...
proactively enhances skills and impact in the workplace.") * [level 4 - enable](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/level-4 "essence of the level: performs diverse complex activities, supports and guides others, delegates tasks when appropriate, works autonomously under general direction, and contributes...
### understanding the responsibility levels of this skill ##### where lower levels are not defined... #### developing skills and demonstrating responsibilities related to this skill the defined levels show the incremental progression in skills and responsibilities
| crty | | | [decision-making](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/generic-attributes-business-skills-behaviours/decision "generic_attribute") | applying critical thinking to evaluate options, assess risks and select the most appropriate course of action. | ladv | | | [planning](https://sfia-online.org/e...
| new level | | | [bid/proposal management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/bid-proposal-management "skill") | bidm | managing preparation and submission of bids and proposals for contracts, grants, projects, or services. | new level, guidance notes | | | [digital marketing](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/s...
* builds effective relationships across the organisation and with customers, suppliers and partners. facilitates collaboration between stakeholders who have diverse objectives.ensures collaborative ways of working throughout all stages of work to meet user/customer needs.builds effective relationships across the organi...
##### planning * plans own work within short time horizons in an organised way. ##### planning * organises and keeps track of own work (and others where needed) to meet agreed timescales. plans own work within short time horizons in an organised way. organises and keeps track of own work (and others where needed) to me...
[digital forensics](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/digital-forensics)dgfs ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------- recovering and investigating material found in digital devices. | new skill, split | | | [digital forensics](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/di...
[vulnerability assessment](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/vulnerability-assessment)vuas ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- identifying and classifying security vulnerabilities in networks, systems and applications and mitigating or eliminating the...
[read more…](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/measurement) [information security](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/information-security "skill") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- defining and operating a framework of security controls and secur...
[read more…](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/information-management) [enterprise and business architecture](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/enterprise-and-business-architecture "skill") --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------...
[read more…](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/innovation-management) [emerging technology monitoring](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/emerging-technology-monitoring "skill") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- identifying and...
investigates complex issues to identify the root causes and impacts, assesses a range of solutions, and makes informed decisions on the best course of action, often in collaboration with other experts. investigates the cause and impact, evaluates options and resolves a broad range of complex issues
sfia 9 information and cyber security sfia 9 information and cyber security we have designed sfia to be flexible. sfia 9 data science, data engineering and analytics sfia 9 data science, data engineering and analytics we have designed sfia to be flexible. sfia 9 digital transformation view sfia 9 digital transformation...
[analytical classification and coding](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/analytical-classification-and-coding)ancc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- interpreting information and assigning classifications or labels based on do...
[level 1 - follow](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/level-1 "responsibility") ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- essence of the level: performs routine tasks under close supervision, follows instructions, and requires guidance to complete th...
confirms required steps for individual tasks. ##### planning * confirms required steps for individual tasks
[competency assessment](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/competency-assessment)leda ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- assessing knowledge, skills, competency and behaviours by any means, whether formal or informal, against frameworks such as sfia. | smal...
has organisational leadership and influence over the appointment and management of resources related to the implementation of strategic initiatives. has organisational leadership and influence over the appointment and management of resources related to the implementation of strategic initiatives
business and technology leaders, front-line managers, employees, hr, learning and development, students and academic institutions. business and technology leaders, front-line managers, employees, hr, learning and development, students and academic institutions. business and technology leaders, front-line managers, empl...
[machine learning](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/machine-learning)mlng --------------------------------------------------------------------------------- developing systems that learn from data and experience, improving performance, accuracy and adaptability in dynamic environments. | new level | | | [machine...
level 6 - sfia 8 style level 6 - sfia 8 style https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/sfia-9-behavioural-factors-in-sfia-8-business-skills-style/level-6-sfia-8-style https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg level 6 - sfia 8 style ====================== levels of responsibility: level 6 - ini...
[safety engineering](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/safety-engineering)sfen ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- applying appropriate methods to assure safety during all lifecycle phases of safety-related systems developments. [safety engineering](https://sfia-...
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develops an understanding of how their work supports others. develops an understanding of how their work supports others. develops an understanding of how their work supports others
creatively applies a wide range of new ideas and effective management techniques to achieve results that align with organisational strategy. ##### creativity * creatively applies a wide range of new ideas and effective management techniques to achieve results that align with organisational strategy. champions creativit...
* ensures collaborative ways of working throughout all stages of work to meet user/customer needs. engages with and contributes to the work of cross-functional teams to ensure that user/customer needs are being met throughout the deliverable/scope of work. * engages with and contributes to the work of cross-functional ...
sfia users have developed this view of sfia to provide a quick start identification of the sfia skills which are most relevant to information and cyber security.https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/information-and-cyber-security https://sfia-online.org/@@site-logo/sfialogo-outlines.svg #### sfia view:sfia 9 inf...
[high-performance computing](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/high-performance-computing)hpcc ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- using advanced computer systems and special programming techniques to solve complex computational problems. | new le...
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receives guidance and has work reviewed at agreed milestones. receives guidance and has work reviewed at agreed milestones
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| new level | | | [benefits management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/benefits-management "skill") | benm | forecasting, planning and monitoring the emergence and effective realisation of anticipated benefits from projects and programmes. [benefits management](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/benefit...
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this improves communication and understanding for all involved e.g. this improves communication and understanding for all involved e.g. this improves communication and understanding for all involved e.g. this improves communication and understanding for all involved e.g. this improves communication and understanding fo...
| guidance notes | | | [employee experience](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/employee-experience "skill") | eexp | enhancing employee engagement and ways of working, empowering employees and supporting their health and wellbeing. [employee experience](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/employee-experienc...
work is self-initiated, consistent with agreed operational and budgetary requirements for meeting allocated technical and/or group objectives. work is self-initiated, consistent with agreed operational and budgetary requirements for meeting allocated technical and/or group objectives
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##### planning * analyses, designs, plans, establishes milestones, and executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets. analyses, designs, plans, establishes milestones, and executes and evaluates work to time, cost and quality targets
applies a working knowledge of the organisation’s domain. applies a working knowledge of the organisation’s domain
has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources required to deliver projects. has significant influence over the allocation and management of resources required to deliver projects
### levels of responsibility * [level 1 - follow](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/level-1) * [level 2 - assist](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/level-2) * [level 3 - apply](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/responsibilities/level-3) * [level 4 - enable](https://sfia-online.org/en/s...
* the intention is not to draw a hard boundary around these skills or to imply that other sfia skills are not appropriate. * the intention is not to draw a hard boundary around these skills or to imply that other sfia skills are not appropriate. * the intention is not to draw a hard boundary around these skills or to i...
[development and implementation](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/development-and-implementation) 6. [development and implementation](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/development-and-implementation) 6. [development and implementation](https://sfia-online.o...
[cybercrime investigation](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/skills/cybercrime-investigation)crim ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- investigates cybercrimes, collects evidence, determines incident impacts and collaborates with legal teams to protect digita...
[people and skills](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/people-and-skills) 6. [people and skills](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/people-and-skills) 6. [people and skills](https://sfia-online.org/en/sfia-9/sfia-views/full-framework-view/people-and-skills) 6....