It is no news that digital competencies are the key to successful digitisation in Europe. Austria is making important progress in enhancing these skills through its Digital Skills Initiative. As part of the EU’s Digital Decade programme, the initiative aims to contribute to a more sustainable, fair and human-centred digital future. The goal is to improve digital competencies for individuals, businesses, and institutions across the country.
About the Digital Skills Initiative
The Digital Skills Initiative is a national effort supported by five central federal ministries and stakeholders from various sectors. This initiative focuses on enhancing digital skills for everyone, from improving basic digital competencies to increasing the number of IT professionals. A key component of this initiative is the Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence, which aims to guide the development and recognition of digital skills across Austria.
More on the Digital Skills Initiative.
A guide to digital excellence: the Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence
The Framework helps decision-makers plan and create education and training programs that follow both national and European standards. By matching these programs to the Framework, Austria makes its education system simpler, more consistent, and easier to understand. This allows individuals, businesses, and institutions to improve their digital skills. In the long run, this approach supports the EU’s goals for digital transformation, helping to build a more skilled and competitive digital workforce across Europe.
A look into Austria’s digital future
The Austrian Framework of Reference not only provides a common standard for digital competencies but also offers a valuable resource for further development in the digital field. This approach encourages future growth and participation, positioning Austria as a competitive player in the global digital economy. Through this initiative, Austria aims to create a digital future where individuals and businesses can grow and succeed.
Interested? Dive into the Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence.
Source: European Digital Skills & Jobs Platform
