Framework: Themes

Each skill or competency in the framework has been categorised according to its broad theme within the data ecosystem.

Data management skills

To make the most of data in an organisation, effective data management is crucial.

Analysis skills

Analytical skills are at the heart of data science – interpreting, manipulating and driving meaning from data.

Core skills

Everyone can become a Data Citizen. But to do so, it’s essential to have a basic level of data literacy.

Data leadership skills

Helping leaders improve their understanding and make the most of data within their organisation.

Data engineering skills

Before data can be analysed and have meaning taken from it, effective systems and processes need to be in place that enable data to be harvested.

Creative and business skills

This involves professional skills, such as effective problem solving, service design, communications, storytelling, and project planning/delivery.