1. European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) A common framework for ICT professionals in all industry sectors Jutta Breyer IG Metall + CEN e-CF project leader Tallinn, 3 June 2010

2. www.ecompetences.eu 2 The Valew project  Development of a marketable certification model for recognition of competences acquired on the job  a generic model applicable in a variety of national/ European contexts, sectors, etc…  The European e-Competence Framework one of the practical examples which were taken to develop the certification model/ method  Project outcome: Valew Guidelines for establishing/ carrying out competences recognition processes in Europe

3. www.ecompetences.eu 3 Overview  European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) 1.0 –common European ICT competence currency –look & basic principles –user guidelines –International e-CF 1.0 application examples –Links to further information  European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) 2.0 expected for Autumn 2010

4. www.ecompetences.eu 4 European e-Competence Framework (e-CF) 1.0 – overview  Completed and published in 2008 as 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 proficiency 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  A key enabler for interoperability in ICT career development in EU, e.g. between frameworks, qualifications, certifications, competence demand etc.  Accompanied by user guidelines for framework application  Framework development context: CEN Workshop on ICT skills www.cen.eu, 2006 – 2008www.cen.eu

5. www.ecompetences.eu 5 European ICT multistakeholder cooperation on multiple levels  Framework development in the context of the CEN Workshop on ICT skills (2006-2008) –CEN 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

6. www.ecompetences.eu 6 A common European ICT competence currency  A Europe-wide working tool for: –ICT practitioners and 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 –Policy makers and market research, providing a common European ICT competence language Ability to develop, manage and plan ICT practitioner and manager competences that will be needed in a long term perspective across Europe

7. www.ecompetences.eu 7 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 areasDimension 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

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

9. www.ecompetences.eu 9 e-Competence examples

10. www.ecompetences.eu 10 e-CF 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. companies/ ICT organisations or qualification providers

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

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

13. www.ecompetences.eu 13 To summarise.. e-CF is:  A competence framework focusing on e-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

14. www.ecompetences.eu 14 International application examples (1)  France –e-CF use for an updated CIGREF Job profile „référentiel“ –ICT supply company: reference e-CF to Cobit processes –e-CF formally adopted in several big ICT demand companies  Germany –translation e-CF into German and referencing ICT job profiles to e-competences –e-CF test use in a German SME with 300 employees around Europe (GlobePro) –e-CF, EQF, NQF, AITTS: Series of e-CF implementation examples just published  Italy –Fondazione Politecnico: using the framework as reference for a survey on Green e- competences required by ICT vendors, data centres and end-user companies –Internal e-CF use in Banca d‘Italia –AICA jointly with other Italian organizations from government, industry and academia, and in cooperation with CEPIS, ECDL-F and IT STAR is working on a process to promote e-CF by developing alignments with EUCIP services  Québec/ Ville Montréal –translation e-CF for internal use into French –using the e-CF as reference for an internal competence analysis in ICT department (400 professionals)

15. www.ecompetences.eu 15 International application examples (2)  Hungary –the e-CF and EQF experience is introduced in the Hungarian higher education by the Committee for Program Accreditation. There are bachelor and master programs which are closely aligned with the e-CF  Bulgaria –A process of matching the computing curricula at Sofia University with the e-CF was initiated and will further reflect on the bachelor, master and doctoral levels of education.  The Netherlands –Translation into Dutch, ongoing discussion about adopting e-CF on national level  Malta –using the e-CF as reference for empowering the national e-Skills strategy  EXIN International –Using e-CF competences in the descriptions of the I-Tracks professional qualifications  Airbus –using dimension 2 and 3 descriptions for competence catalogue update  Various EU level applications related to qualifications, certifications, interoperability (CEN, EQF program, Leonardo da Vinci)  Feedback/ application intentions from Sénégal, Turkey, Japan, Egypt

16. www.ecompetences.eu 16 Links to further information European e-Competence Framework website: www.ecompetences.euwww.ecompetences.eu Digital publications available via www.ecompetences.eu: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.euwww.cen.eu

17. www.ecompetences.eu 17 e-CF 2.0 expected for Autumn 2010  The updated and further developed European e-Competence Framework version 2.0 in all four dimensions  Supported by –New graphical presentation of the Framework print and online –Scientific public-focused methodological documentation of the framework underpinning definitions, choices and decisions –Framework supporting online navigation tool with job/ competence/ certification profile building function; implementation onto relaunched www.ecompetences.eu www.ecompetences.eu

18. 18  110 participants from broad variety of e-Skills market stakeholder perspectives in 18 countries (Europe, Canada, Japan)  Very positive feedback on e-CF structure, contents and use  e-CF has got its place in the (European) ICT business and e-skills market  Version 1.0 works  Multiple suggestions for possible 2.0 enhancements, respecting the basic e-CF principles –Maintain as much as possible –Improve as much as possible From version 1.0 to version 2.0... e-CF 1.0 stakeholder online consultation (12/09 - 02/10)

19. www.ecompetences.eu 19 e-CF stakeholder online consultation – key results (1) Stakeholder profile Are you aware of e-CF look & basic principles? Type of organisation Location of organisation Organisation outreach

20. www.ecompetences.eu 20 e-CF stakeholder online consultation – key results (2) If you are using or intending to use the framework, please indicate for what purposes? Is the e-CF appropriate for your purposes?

21. www.ecompetences.eu 21 e-CF 2.0 (DRAFT)  Dimension 1 (a way of organising the e-CF) –5 areas PLAN, BUILD, RUN, ENABLE, MANAGE  Dimension 2 (EU reference definitions) –Relevant competences for each area –36 competences  Dimension 3 (EU reference definitions) –Level specific amendments for each competence –5 levels  Dimension 4 (for inspiration & orientation) –Knowledge and skills samples for each competence; not exhaustive PUBLICATION IN AUTUMN 2010

22. www.ecompetences.eu 22 e-Competence profile building and navigation toolnavigation tool

23. www.ecompetences.eu 23 Thank you! www.ecompetences.eu www.cen.eu www.igmetall.de Jutta Breyer, breyer@breyer-publico.eubreyer@breyer-publico.eu