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SFIA Skill

Consultancy CNSL

The provision of advice, assistance, and guidance in any area associated with the planning, procurement, provision, delivery, management, maintenance or effective use of information systems and their environments. Can deal with one specific aspect of IT and the business, or can be wide ranging and address strategic business issues.

Consultancy: Level 7

Takes responsibility for a significant consultancy business, including business development, sales to major clients, account management and managing the delivery of consultancy services over a wide range of topics, including the role of IT in the business.

Consultancy: Level 6

Manages provision of specialist knowledge over a range of topics including the role of IT in the business; in own areas of expertise provides advice and guidance influencing the effectiveness of the organisation's business processes.

Consultancy: Level 5

Provides well-informed advice, typically on more than one topic, taking steps to ensure that it is properly understood and appropriately exploited, to enhance the effectiveness of significant activities