SFIAplus - IT skills framework
Whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking to advance, understanding your skills and the next steps is essential.
What does SFIAplus give me?
Benchmark your IT skills against the rest of industry to gain an independent assessment of your capabilities
Discover appropriate training and development activities to help you progress in your career
Browse the typical work activities associated with specific roles to plot your current and future skills in IT
Understand your latent and transferable technical skills and the potential roles you would succeed in
What is SFIAplus?
SFIAplus is a comprehensive IT skills and competency framework developed by BCS, building on the globally recognised SFIA (Skills Framework for the Information Age). While SFIA focuses on what skills are required, helping individuals and organisations assess, benchmark, and develop those skills. SFIAplus goes a step further by showing how to develop those skills, offering guidance on career progression, training activities, and professional development.
Why Use SFIAplus?
For individuals, SFIAplus is an invaluable tool for benchmarking current skills, identifying areas for development, and confidently planning career progression.
For organisations, it supports workforce planning, recruitment, and capability assessments, ensuring teams are equipped with the skills needed to meet future demands.
What's New in SFIAplus v9?
The new SFIAplus v9 update includes:
- 3 New Sub-Categories: Including Job analysis and design and Organisational change enablement.
- 26 New Skills: Covering areas such as Artificial Intelligence and data ethics, Data analytics, and Offensive cyber operations.
- 177 New Skill Levels: Providing more detailed guidance for professionals at all stages of their careers, particularly at entry and intermediate levels.
These updates ensure that SFIAplus v9 remains at the forefront of digital skills development, reflecting the latest trends and demands across the IT and digital sectors.
Supporting Your Team and Organisation with RoleModelplus
For organisations, RoleModelplus offers a powerful skills mapping platform that builds on SFIAplus. It allows employers to assess team capabilities, create accurate role profiles, and support structured development plans.
