SFIA
Skills Framework for the Information Age
Accredited SFIA Global Partner
As a SFIA Global Partner we pride ourselves in offering the largest set of SFIA tools and services on the market. From one-to-one individual skills endorsement to a global SFIA assessment programme, no matter the size of your organisation. We've helped micro businesses to global organisations implement SFIA.
What is SFIA
Skills Framework for the Information Age
SFIA, the Skills Framework fortheInformation Age,is a structured model developed by the SFIA Foundation,an independent global not-for- profit organization,to standardize the definition of skills and competencies required in the digital and IT workforce. It provides a common language for describing professional roles, enabling organizations to assess, develop, and manage talent effectively.
Structured Levels of Responsabilities
SFIA is built around seven clearly defined levels of responsibility, beginning with Level 1—where individuals carry out routine tasks under close supervision—and progressing to Level 7, which focuses on strategic leadership, setting organisational direction, and inspiring teams. Each level represents a step up in autonomy, influence, complexity, business skills, and professional knowledge. These five generic attributes form the backbone of the framework and enable organisations to assess capability, support career development, and understand the contribution of roles across different professional disciplines.
Skills and Competencies
The framework defines professional skills across six broad categories: Strategy&Architecture, Change&Transformation, Development & Implementation, Delivery & Operations, People & Skills, and Relationships & Engagement. Each skill includes a high-level description, guidance notes,and level-specific descriptions detailing how the skill is applied in practice. This allows both individuals and organizations to benchmark capabilities, identify skillgaps, and plan development.
How We Can Help
We help organisations build and run a robust SFIA programmes by providing a structured, evidence‑based approach to skills assessment, development, and governance.
Through clear role definitions, tailored SFIA mappings, and practical assessment tools, Validateskills.com enables organisations to understand their current capability, identify gaps, and create targeted development plans. Its frameworks focus on observable behaviours and real‑world evidence, ensuring assessments are consistent, objective, and defensible.
By simplifying the complexity of SFIA and embedding it into day‑to‑day workforce planning, performance management, and professional development, Validateskills.com helps organisations achieve a fully operational skills framework that supports compliance, talent development, and long‑term strategic growth.
SFIA Help
Your Requirements
Talk to us about your requirements and let us help you define them. We will then design the right SFIA programme to meet your needs for which you can adopt a ‘pick and mix’ approach when selecting from the options available, meaning any combination of our services to achieve your desired outcome.
SFIA Consultant call
We offer a free introductory consultancy meeting, often lasting around an hour, in which you can talk to one of our approved SFIA Consultants who have years of SFIA experience under their belts. No obligation, simply have an open discussion on what you are looking to do. If you like what we have to say and you contunie working with us then great.