Course Description
SFIA Awareness Course
The SFIA Awareness Course is a SFIA Foundation Approved introductory programme designed for organisations and individuals looking to understand and begin using the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). Unlike the SFIA Practitioner Course, which provides advanced implementation knowledge for experienced practitioners and consultants, this course focuses on building a strong foundation in SFIA concepts and practical application.
SFIA Awareness Course
Build a Strong Foundation in SFIA
Delivered over two interactive half-day online sessions, delegates will gain the knowledge and confidence to interpret the framework, understand SFIA levels and skills, create role profiles, assess capability and begin applying SFIA within their organisation. It is ideal for HR professionals, IT managers, technical leaders, learning and development teams, and anyone considering a future progression to the Practitioner programme.
Course Objectives
After completing this course, delegates will be able to:
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Understand the purpose and business value of the SFIA Framework
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Interpret SFIA levels of responsibility and skill codes
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Create SFIA-aligned job role definitions
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Assess organisational skills and capability
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Perform basic skills gap analysis
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Apply SFIA to recruitment, workforce planning and career development
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Confidently begin using SFIA within their organisation
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Build the knowledge required before progressing to the more advanced SFIA Practitioner Course
SFIA Awareness
Course Content:
The course provides a practical introduction to the SFIA Framework, combining foundational knowledge with hands-on exercises.
Part 1 – Understanding SFIA
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Introduction to the SFIA Framework and its purpose
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Understanding the structure of SFIA
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SFIA Foundation, governance and licensing
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Levels of responsibility and skill codes
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Understanding organisational capability
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Creating SFIA-based role profiles
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Skills analysis and competency assessment
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Practical exercise: Mapping an IT role against SFIA
Part 2 – Applying SFIA
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Mapping job roles against the framework
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Using the online SFIA Job Role Builder
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Reviewing and validating job descriptions
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Skills assessment exercises
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Assessing employees and candidates
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Applying SFIA across recruitment, workforce planning and professional development
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Building confidence to begin implementing SFIA within your organisation
This course introduces the core concepts and practical techniques needed to work with SFIA. Those requiring more advanced implementation methods, consultancy skills and deeper organisational adoption should consider progressing to the SFIA Practitioner Course.
Who Should Attend?
This course is ideal for:
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IT professionals and technical managers
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Human Resources professionals
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Learning & Development specialists
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Workforce planning and capability managers
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Digital transformation teams
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Individuals implementing SFIA within their organisation
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Anyone seeking a comprehensive understanding of the SFIA Framework
A general understanding of IT, workforce management or professional skills development is beneficial but not essential.
Certification
This is a SFIA Foundation Approved course delivered by a SFIA Accredited Trainer.
Completion of this course provides an excellent foundation for individuals wishing to progress towards becoming a SFIA Registered Consultant, subject to meeting the SFIA Foundation's experience and eligibility requirements.
Start your SFIA journey today
Take the first step towards understanding and applying the SFIA Framework with our SFIA Foundation Approved Awareness Course. Gain practical skills, confidence and the knowledge to support workforce planning, skills management and professional development within your organisation.
Book your course today or contact us to discuss training options for you or your team.
