Workshop

Understanding Skills Framework for the Information Age - One day Workshop [Sydney]

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.

ACS SydneyHub, International Tower One, Barangaroo, Sydney, NSW, 2000
Wed 27 Nov 2024 09:00 AM AEDT
Duration: 7.0 hours

Member $850.00

Member-Concessional $850.00

Non-Member $900.00

Register by Tue 26 Nov 2024 05:00 PM AEDT
In Person
CPD Hours: 8
Skills Level: -

About this event

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 

Event Location

ACS SydneyHub, International Tower One, Barangaroo, Sydney, NSW, 2000
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