1. Led by: Accenture Cable and Wireless LogicaSainsbury’s BACPW MicrosoftVodafone BTHP OracleWhitbread Cabinet OfficeIBM Qedis SKILLS ACADEMY OVERVIEW 29 September 2011 Skills Academy

2. Led by: Created by employers to promote excellence in IT learning and development ACADEMY CORE

3. Led by: Sector challenges: Pipeline Fewer IT students Difficulty in attracting new entrants Upskilling Training and developing new entrants Ensuring existing workforce has up-to-date skills Creating rounded IT professionals with business, interpersonal and technical skills Resources Cost and time of training – especially for individuals and SMEs MEETING THE SECTOR’S NEEDS

4. Led by:  Introduced to Wales via the e-skills UK ‘Creating the IT Nation’ strategy paper, endorsed by the e-skills employer board and the Welsh government stakeholder panel.  Also included in the e-skills UK Wales action plan  Academy introduced in Wales via the DAPP project and is rolling out to citizens in Wales. SOLUTIONS Subscription Top quality online learning and resources as a cost and time effective solution IT Professional Profile (in development) Benchmark skills against industry standards ACADEMY SOLUTIONS FOR WALES

5. Led by: SUBSCRIPTION SERVICE 1000+ online courses, supported by mentors Immediate, unlimited 24/7 access 200+ e-books, plus tools, articles and other resources Introductory offer £95 a year Professional learning and resources

6. Led by: STUDENTS AND EMPLOYERS Fast, flexible, online service Vast and constantly updated resource, focused on industry needs At desk, on-demand learning in technical, business, project management and interpersonal skills Low cost with unlimited access ALSO, FOR UNIVERSITY & COLLEGE Complementing their academic study, this will enable students to prepare for industry-recognised qualifications such as ITIL, PRINCE2 and certifications from Cisco, Oracle, Microsoft and IBM Differentiator for courses CPD for lecturers BENEFITS

7. Led by: www.itskillsacademy.ac.uk

8. Led by: IT PROFESSIONAL PROFILE Low cost online skills management for IT professionals * In Development Easy to use skills benchmarking Based on vendor- neutral IT Professional Standards Brings skills assessment to life Directly linked to range of training offers

9. Led by: Simple, independent, vendor neutral skills system Matches employer and employee needs: Employers can: Interpret IT professionals’ experience and qualifications Compare individuals Identify the right training solutions IT Professionals can: Record their technology specialisms and generic skills Demonstrate their achievements Show how their skills compare to industry standards Identify and close any gaps in their skills EMPLOYER BENEFITS

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12. Led by: Accenture Cable and WirelessLogicaSainsbury’s BACPWMicrosoftVodafone BTHPOracleWhitbread Cabinet OfficeIBMQedis

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14. Services to maximise the value of skills planning and assessment Evaluate IT professional skills levels independently Link to vendor-neutral training options Build on existing systems e.g. SFIA Support existing recruitment processes Maximise the value of training investment IT PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS CONSULTANCY