Skills Framework for the Information Age
Version 3.0

SFIA 3.0

Framework summary

The purpose of SFIA

How SFIA works

How SFIA is used

Levels of responsibility

Skills

Index of skill definitions

Skill definitions

Strategy & planning

Development

Business change

Service provision

Procurement & management support

Ancillary skills

Moving from SFIA 1 or 2

SFIA 3: changes in detail

Useful stuff

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Strategic application of information systems (STPL)

The development or review of an information systems strategy to support an organisation’s business goals and the development of plans to drive forward and manage that strategy. Working with others to embed the strategic management of information systems as part of the management of the organisation.

Level 5 Contributes to the creation or review of an information systems strategy which meets the requirements of the business. Develops plans to drive forward the strategy, taking advantage of available technology opportunities.

Level 6 Leads the creation or review of an information systems strategy which meets the requirements of the business. Identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies. Develops enterprise-wide information architecture and processes which ensure that the strategic application of technology is embedded in the management of the organisation. Ensures compliance between business strategies and technology directions.

Level 7 Directs the creation or review of an information systems strategy to support the strategic requirements of the business. Identifies the business benefits of alternative strategies. Directs development of enterprise-wide information architecture and processes which ensure that the strategic application of technology is embedded in the management of the organisation. Ensures compliance between business strategies and technology directions.