All European and international competence frameworks compared

The reference framework for the digital competences of European citizens. Defines 21 competences across 5 areas, from information literacy to technical problem solving.

The framework for educators' digital competences. Guides teachers and trainers in the effective use of digital technologies for teaching, assessment and professional development.

The entrepreneurship competence framework. Defines 15 competences across 3 areas -- Ideas & Opportunities, Resources, Into Action -- to develop initiative in any context.

The Common European Framework of Reference for Languages. Universal standard for describing language proficiency across 6 levels (A1-C2), adopted worldwide.

The UNESCO AI competency framework for teachers. Defines the skills needed to integrate artificial intelligence into teaching practice ethically and responsibly.

The European standard for professional ICT competences (EN 16234-1). Defines 40 competences across 5 areas for IT professionals, from planning to development.

The competence framework for researchers. Defines 25 transversal competences for those working in research: data management, scientific communication, international collaboration.

The competence framework for research managers. Defines 50 competences for those managing research projects: leadership, finance, intellectual property, communication and impact.

The WHO-ASPHER competency framework for the public health workforce in the European Region. Defines core competences for public health professionals.

The Council of Europe framework for competences for democratic culture. Defines the competences needed to participate in democratic life and intercultural dialogue.

Global standard for ICT skills. Defines 121 professional skills across 7 levels of responsibility for IT and digital professionals.

Singapore's national ICT skills framework. Maps career pathways, skills and training for 90+ roles in the technology sector.

Australian framework for core skills. Defines 5 core skills (reading, writing, oral communication, numeracy, learning) across 5 levels.

Canadian framework of 9 essential skills for work and life. Includes reading, writing, numeracy, communication, problem solving, digital skills and more.

UK framework for essential digital skills. Defines 5 skill areas for everyday life and 5 for the workplace.

Japanese standard for IT skills. Defines 11 professional categories and 7 skill levels for ICT professionals.

New UNESCO AI competency framework for students (K-12). Defines competencies to understand, use and critically evaluate artificial intelligence.

The European competence framework for quantum technologies. Defines 3 proficiency areas and 9 qualification profiles across 6 levels (A1-C2), developed under the Quantum Flagship.

The European blue economy competence framework. Developed by DG MARE, defines maritime sector competences across 4 dimensions and 5 mastery levels, aligned with EQF and ESCO.

The JRC competence framework for policymakers. Defines 36 competences in 7 clusters and 4 proficiency levels, with the Smart4Policy self-assessment tool.

The JRC competence framework for researchers supporting policy. Defines 27 competences in 5 clusters, complementary to the policymaking framework.

The competency framework for managing EU cohesion funds (ERDF). Defines the competences needed to effectively administer European regional development programmes.

The UNESCO ICT competency framework for teachers. Defines 18 ICT competences and 64 specific objectives to integrate technology into teaching practice.

The UK Digital, Data and Technology capability framework for government. Defines professional roles and competences for UK digital public services.

The UNESCO/Broadband Commission competency framework for AI and digital transformation of civil servants. Defines 3 competency domains and 5 attitudes across 3 proficiency levels.

The two EU/OECD financial competence frameworks: for adults (2022) and for children and youth aged 6 to 18 (2023). Both are organised in the same four content areas: money and transactions, planning and managing finances, risk and reward, and the financial landscape.

The sustainability competence framework. Defines the knowledge, skills and attitudes needed to think, plan and act with empathy, responsibility and care for the planet.

The framework for personal, social and learning to learn competences. Covers self-regulation, flexibility, wellbeing, empathy, communication, collaboration and growth mindset.

The digital competence framework for consumers. Helps citizens navigate digital markets, recognise unfair commercial practices and protect their rights online.

The framework for digitally competent educational organisations. Supports schools and universities in strategic planning for digital technology integration.

The open education framework. Defines the key dimensions of open education: access, open content, innovative pedagogy, collaboration and open research.

The European AI literacy framework, published by the OECD and the European Union. Defines the competences needed to understand, use and critically evaluate artificial intelligence systems.

The computational thinking framework. Defines algorithmic problem-solving, abstraction, decomposition and pattern recognition competences applicable to any discipline.

The European cybersecurity skills framework. Defines 12 professional profiles with the competences needed to protect systems, networks and data from cyber threats.

The UNESCO global framework for digital literacy. Maps the digital competences needed to measure the SDG 4.4.2 indicator worldwide.

The OECD learning compass for 2030. Defines transformative competences -- creating new value, reconciling tensions, taking responsibility -- for the future of education.

The IEEE standard for digital intelligence. Defines 24 competences across 8 areas (identity, use, safety, emotional intelligence, communication, literacy, rights, competence) at 3 levels.

The UNESCO media and information literacy framework. Develops critical thinking towards media, information and digital content for informed citizenship.

The WHO health literacy framework. Defines the competences needed to access, understand, evaluate and apply health information in daily life.

The OECD future of education project. Develops innovative curricula to prepare students for the social, economic and environmental challenges of 2030.

ILO framework on core skills for life and work in the 21st century. Covers cognitive, socio-emotional and technical skills.

World Bank framework for teachers' digital skills in developing countries. Guides teacher training on educational technology.

The Council of Europe framework for digital citizenship. Defines 10 domains under 3 areas (being online, well-being online, rights online) with 320 learning outcomes.

The competency framework for EU institution staff. Defines 8 general competencies used for selection and career development in the European public service.

The European framework for interoperability skills and competences. Defines 41 elements across attitudes, values, knowledge and skills for digital transformation in public administration.

The European competence framework for open science and FAIR data. Defines minimum viable skillsets for researchers, data stewards and open science professionals.

The international ISTE standards for technology use in education. Cover students, educators, leaders and coaches with annual updates on AI and digital citizenship.

The CASEL social and emotional learning framework. Defines 5 competency clusters: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and responsible decision-making.

The OECD/G20 core competencies framework on financial literacy for adults. Global reference covering 4 areas: money and transactions, planning, risk and reward, financial landscape.

The OECD framework on financial literacy for youth (ages 15-18). Defines essential financial competences for the transition to adulthood.

The TPACK model for teacher knowledge in technology use. Integrates technological, pedagogical and content knowledge as a reference for teacher training worldwide.

The European classification of skills, competences, qualifications and occupations. The EU labour market lingua franca with over 13,000 skills and 3,000 occupations mapped.

The NIST cybersecurity workforce framework. Defines work roles, competences and tasks for cybersecurity professionals in the US and internationally.

The WEF skills taxonomy for the future of jobs. Identifies the most in-demand, declining and emerging skills based on surveys with 800+ global companies.

The updated role profiles of the ENISA framework. 2024 update with new professional profiles to address emerging European cybersecurity needs.

The Cedefop skills intelligence platform. Provides data and analysis on labour market trends, training needs and emerging skills across Europe.

The ILO international standard classification of occupations. A global standard that organises occupations by skill level and specialisation required.

The largest US occupational information database. Describes skills, knowledge, abilities and activities for over 1,000 occupations.

The Cyber Security Body of Knowledge. Defines 21 knowledge areas across 5 categories, funded by UK NCSC and used as a reference for cybersecurity education worldwide.

The digital competence self-assessment tool based on DigComp. A scientifically validated JRC questionnaire to measure European citizens' digital competence level across the 5 areas and 21 competences of the DigComp framework.

The OECD survey on social and emotional skills. Measures creativity, curiosity, perseverance, empathy and self-control in 10- and 15-year-old students across 10+ countries.

The OECD programme for the international assessment of adult competencies. Measures literacy, numeracy and adaptive problem-solving in 30+ countries through standardised surveys.

The IEA international computer and information literacy study. Assesses digital competences of 13-14 year-old students across 30+ education systems.

The JRC self-assessment tool for schools and teachers. Enables school leaders, teachers and students to evaluate the use of digital technologies in their school.

The PISA assessment framework. Measures reading, mathematics and science competences of 15-year-old students in 80+ countries, with innovative domains like creative thinking.

The 8 key competences every European citizen should possess for personal fulfilment, employability, social inclusion and active citizenship.

The European Qualifications Framework. A meta-framework with 8 levels that makes national qualification systems comparable across Europe, from basic to doctoral level.

The UNESCO framework for education for sustainable development. Guides education systems in integrating the environmental, social and economic themes of the 2030 Agenda.

The European digital credentials infrastructure. Enables the issuance, verification and sharing of qualifications, diplomas and certificates in a secure, interoperable digital format.

The European digital education action plan. Sets strategic priorities for developing a high-performing digital education ecosystem across Europe.

The OECD principles on artificial intelligence. Guidelines for trustworthy AI: inclusive growth, human values, transparency, robustness, accountability. Adopted by G20 countries.

The competence requirements under the EU AI Regulation. Defines AI literacy obligations for providers, deployers and users of artificial intelligence systems.

The European Skills Agenda. A five-year plan with 12 actions to strengthen the skills of the European workforce: upskilling, reskilling and skills anticipation.

The OECD skills strategy. A policy framework to help countries develop, activate and effectively use the skills of their population.

The ETF skills for the future programme. Supports EU partner countries in developing skills anticipation and governance systems.

The UN targets for quality education (SDG 4). Defines the 2030 global targets for universal access to inclusive, equitable and quality education.

The skills for the green transition under the EU Green Deal. Defines the abilities needed to support decarbonisation, the circular economy and biodiversity.

The digital skills targets of the European Digital Decade. Goals: 80% of the population with basic digital skills and 20 million ICT specialists by 2030.

The OECD framework for digital talent and skills in the public sector. Guides governments in building digital teams, from strategy to data management and digital service delivery.