Understanding Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) Workshop
In an environment of rapid technological change, the critical challenge for business is one of attracting and retaining talent. The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) is the world’s most commonly used ICT skills definition framework - in use by organisations in over 100 countries. At both the individual and organisational level, SFIA provides a tool for identifying skills accurately and developing plans to achieve desired future skills requirements.
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About this event
In an environment of rapid technological change, the critical challenge for business is one of attracting and retaining talent. The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) is the world’s most commonly used ICT skills definition framework - in use by organisations in over 100 countries.
At both the individual and organisational level, SFIA provides a tool for identifying skills accurately and developing plans to achieve desired future skills requirements.
Course Content
- SFIA introduction and overview
- SFIA terminology and system design
- Identify and correctly determine IT skills for a job
- Writing and correctly setting levels in a job profile
- Self-assessment using SFIA
- Skills and task analysis techniques, tools, and documentation
- Validity and reliability
- Professional IT profiles
- Integration with wider training and HR plans
Learning outcomes
Upon completion of the session, participants will be able to:
- Articulate the SFIA framework and business benefits to both internal and external customers
- Develop skills/job profiles of IT practitioners using SFIA skill definitions
- Apply an understanding of SFIA to align skills/job design with other benchmarks and competency frameworks
- Identify and use a range of skills analysis techniques, tools, and documentation to produce accurate job profiles
- Confirm the validity and reliability of a skills/job profile using appropriate analysis techniques, tools, and processes
- Plan and manage development priorities within the wider training plan and HR strategy
- SFIA licencing requirements and how to apply for SFIA Accredited Consultant Status
Who should attend?
This one-day workshop has been designed for all decision-makers and influencers involved in workforce planning. It is equally applicable to:
- CIOs, CTOs, and IT Managers responsible for service delivery design and resourcing
- HR Managers and Consultants seeking to enhance the interface between technical IT units and the broader business
- Individual consultants providing services to organisations on their current skills profile and support to meet future business needs
Speakers
Lisa Syrek is a Training and Development Leader with extensive experience working across a range of industries including ICT, with small to large organisations including corporate and government organisations. Her work for ACS extends to support our members and partner organisations in the implementation of SFIA through Skills Profiling and bespoke professional development and career development opportunities.
Lisa's expertise includes working with organisations to implement successful learning and development programs that align with the business plan of the organisation and the individuals professional development plan; assuring the programs are of the highest quality and are value for money by ensuring funding opportunities are sought if appropriate; client relationship and consulting services to stakeholders for learning and development support including Federal and State/Territory governments, Registered Training Organisations and other Professional Development providers. Lisa has extensive knowledge of the Vocational Education and Training (VET) sector including all nationally recognised qualifications.
Her previous roles in assisting organisations to develop a learning and development culture within an organisation has seen me work and liaise with numerous businesses within the ACT including ACT Government Directorate’s; Federal Government; Private organisations and Industry associations.
Lisa holds a Certificate IV in Training and Assessment, Certificate IV in Employment Services and is a SFIA Accredited Consultant.
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Disclaimer
- ACS reserves the right to change the program at any time. Every effort will be made to ensure a program of equivalent standard and members are updated with changes.
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