The global skills and competency framework for the digital world

Recent changes - making SFIA easier to consume

  • Re-modelled Skills pages - now with quick link to levels, full integration of SFIA levels of responsibility with the SFIA skill at a level of responsibility, shortcuts to related skills, skills directory, skills profiles, bodies of knowledge

  • New Help and resources landing page - Skills profiles, User stories, webinars and user guidance, Framework mappings, how SFIA combines, knowledge, skills and competency, Key themes and topic - AI, Cloud, Cybersecurity, SFIA Views, SFIA skills assessments, Help from commercial providers of SFIA products and services

  • Learning hub introduced -  This is new and will grow over time. Your comprehensive guide to learning and implementing SFIA. Whether you're new to the framework or looking to deepen your expertise, find structured learning paths, practical resources, and implementation guidance all in one place.

  • Published the SFIA Visual Guide to Self-Assessment - This is a new resource designed to enhance individual professional development and ensure individuals get the most from their self-assessment.

  • New search box on the the A-Z page allows you to search for a skill title, skill code, or any keyword. This keyword search will typically return several suggestions for you to select from.

  • Simplified URLs for quick access to SFIA content: To help employers and other SFIA users embed links to SFIA skills in their web pages and other documents.

  • SFIA 9 tracker: To help users track planned changes and understand the expected impact

  • Prototypes for SFIA v9 Levels of responsibility and generic attributes:  adding 'Guidance notes' for all skills and creating a short description of each level of responsibility and generic attributes.

  • Visualising career paths with SFIA: published pdfs visuals which align career paths with SFIA levels and descriptions. SFIA levels and descriptions. 

  • SFIA fundamentals quiz: In collaboration with the Open University, we published an interactive quiz for both new and seasoned users to enhance their understanding of SFIA fundamentals.

  • New interactive PDF - SFIA skills profiles: In response to high user engagement and feedback, we published a new interactive PDF version of the SFIA skills profiles, featuring live hyperlinks for easier access and navigation.

  • Company  logos on SFIA Website: We added a logo carousel on the homepage to display the logos of supporting organizations, offering a way for companies to show their support for SFIA.

  • SFIA Foundation's new video: This short video provides an overview of Skills Management mainly targeting new SFIA users.

  • Revamped SFIA cybersecurity view: We created a new landing page for cybersecurity with enhanced graphics and content, illustrating how SFIA supports both cybersecurity professionals and organizations.

  • UK Cyber Security Council partnership: The UK Cyber Security Council (UK CSC) has become a SFIA Partner, joining other cybersecurity organizations in supporting nationally recognized standards for cybersecurity.

  • Alternative designs of the A3 summary chart

    • Reordering of skill categories: In response to user feedback, this version makes Development, Delivery, and Change skills more prominent and accessible.

    • Highlighting SFIA skills for "typical" IT organisations: This showcases skills associated with typical IT functions, aiding users in navigating the extensive range of skills in the framework.

  • Skills for Agriculture framework: The Skills for Agriculture (SFA) framework, aligned with SFIA, has been developed to standardize language, define job roles, and support career progression in the agriculture sector, increasingly supported by technology,

  • Procurement skills view: The Australian public sector procurement community has created a "Procurement View" of SFIA skills, aligning them to a procurement lifecycle.

  • Website updates: Incremental changes added to the SFIA Foundation website for a more organized and user-friendly experience.

  • SFIA Roadmap: The "Future SFIA" section has been renamed "Roadmap," outlining prospective changes for SFIA v9 and other community improvements.

  • Making SFIA easier to consume: Development of a REST API for SFIA skills and responsibility levels is underway, with a call for help in testing.

  • US English version of SFIA 8: US English versions of documents published for the growing number of SFIA users in the United States.

  • NICE work roles and SFIA: An approach to integrate cybersecurity jobs and architecture based on the US National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) work roles with SFIA.

  • Business Analysis BABOK and role profiles: The IIBA UK working group has updated the BABOK v3 mapping to SFIA 8 and created generic job descriptions for various business analysis roles.

  • Brazilian Portuguese translation of SFIA 8: SFIA 8 is now available in Brazilian Portuguese, expanding its accessibility to a wider audience.

  • New board member and strategic imperatives: Chris Fechner joins the SFIA Foundation Board, focusing on making SFIA easier to use, and the Foundation refreshes its strategic imperatives to emphasize community-led ecosystem support.

  • User Forum section on website: The website now features a User Forum section, offering a platform for sharing ideas, approaches, and practices to support the effective use and adoption of the SFIA Framework.