SFIA Services

The Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA) provides a common reference model for the identification of the skills needed to develop effective Information Systems (IS) making use of Information & Communications Technology (ICT).

SFIA enables employers of IT professionals to carry out a range of HR activities against a common framework of reference - including skill audit, planning future skill requirements, development programmes, standardisation of job titles and functions, and resource allocation.

AssistKD specializes in SFIA Consultancy and can offer clients a free initial consultation. AssistKD's accredited SFIA consultants include Paul Turner, James Cadle and Gill Killworth. To find out more call Martin Pearson on 01844 211665 or email martin.pearson@assistkd.com.

Skills Framework for the Information Age

Category/Subcategory	Skill
Strategy & planning
Advice and Guidance	Consultancy
Business / information systems strategy and planning	Business process improvement
Technical strategy and planning	Systems architecture
	Methods and tools
Development
Systems development	Data analysis
	Systems design
	Systems testing
Human factors	Non-functional needs analysis
Business change
Business change management	Business analysis
	Project management
	Change implementation planning and management
	Organisation design & implementation
	Benefits management
Relationship management	Stakeholder relationship management