CEN/TR 16234-3:2021

This document supports the methodology grounding for the development, implementation and maintenance of EN 16234 (all parts) e-Competence Framework (e-CF) - A common European Framework for ICT Professionals in all sectors which provides a common reference of 41 ICT professional competences as required and applied at the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professional work environment, using a common language for competences, skills, knowledge and proficiency levels that can be understood across Europe.This document supports methodological understanding of the e-CF by all parties interested and supports Information and Communication Technology (ICT) stakeholders dealing with ICT Professional competences from multiple perspectives, in particular:- ICT service, demand and supply organisations;- ICT professionals, managers and human resource (HR) departments;- educational institutions, learning program and certification providers of all types including Vocational and Educational Training (VET), Higher Education (HE) and Continuous Professional Development (CPD);- social partners (trade unions and employer associations);- professional associations, accreditation, validation and assessment bodies;- market analysts and policy makers;- other organisations and stakeholders in public and private sectors across Europe; andit seeks to particularly satisfy the needs of stakeholders from competence frameworks construction and research environment.