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Technology

Applications

Level 1

Able to describe the similarities and differences between types of delivery platform

Level 2

Able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of an organisation's existing technology landscape in the context of learning.

Level 3

Able to select software that will support the required learning strategy whilst fitting into the organisation's existing technology landscape.

Technology

Software development

Level 1

Able to explain the similarities and differences between front-end and back-end development

Level 2

Able to describe the key characteristics of common programming languages and associated frameworks

Level 3

Able to explain how a typical web application full software stack works together

Technology

Infrastructure

Level 1

Able to identify the main infrastructure components required for web application delivery

Level 2

Able to setup an infrastructure suitable for demonstrations of a web application

Level 3

Able to describe typical infrastructure designs used in high demand applications

Technology

Integration

Level 1

Able to describe the similarities and differences between different approaches to data integration

Level 2

Able to explain the advantages and disadvantages of different approaches to data integration

Level 3

Able to define the integration requirements for multiple real-time and batch processes between two or more systems

Technology

Standards

Level 1

Able to name and describe the common standards and specifications in use within the Training and Education industries

Level 2

Able to explain, to a non-technical audience, how the standards work

Level 3

Able to explain, to a technical audience, how the standards work

Learning solution design

Understanding learning

Level 1

Able to describe several theoretical models of how learning works

Level 2

Able to explain how models of learning can be translated into designs

Level 3

Able to design learning interventions using methods that have a strong theoretical and evidence base

Learning solution design

Design for motivation

Level 1

Able to describe the difference between intrinsic and extrinsic motivation

Level 2

Able to explain different approaches to developing and sustaining motivation

Level 3

Able to design products and their surrounding communication activities that engage and motivate

Learning solution design

Visual design

Level 1

Able to describe the key elements of visual design

Level 2

Able to explain how visual design can help people to access information and retain knowledge

Level 3

Able to design products that use visual design effectively, across multiple sizes of device

Learning solution design

Activity design

Level 1

Able to write learning objectives that use Bloom's taxonomy

Level 2

Able to identify where learners will struggle with the learning objectives

Level 3

Able to define activities that help people to practice achieving the learning objectives

Learning solution design

Accessible design

Level 1

Able to describe how differences in motor, cognitive, visual and auditory abilities can cause problems for people in online learning

Level 2

Able to explain how to test online materials and systems for accessibility

Level 3

Able to design learning materials and/or systems that take into account relevant differences in ability

Commercial

Understanding requirements

Level 1

Able to define the requirements for a part of a single component of a learning solution

Level 2

Able to define the requirements for a learning solution containing multiple components

Level 3

Able to define the requirements for a complex solution which incorporates learning alongside other organisation-wide changes

Commercial

Costing

Level 1

Able to produce cost estimates for a single component of a learning solution

Level 2

Able to produce cost estimates for a learning solution containing multiple components

Level 3

Able to produce cost estimates for a complex solution which incoporates learning alongside other organisation-wide changes

Commercial

Proposals

Level 1

Able to describe the key components of a solution proposal

Level 2

Able to clearly and concisely document the client's needs and a solution that meets those needs

Level 3

Able to create a client-facing solution proposal that contains all the key components

Commercial

Procurement

Level 1

Able to describe the stages in a typical procurement process

Level 2

Able to choose an appropriate procurement methodology for a particular context

Level 3

Able to decide on a supplier for a complex solution based on a multi-factor procurement process

Commercial

Supplier management

Level 1

Able to identify risks and issues relating to suppliers and their delivery

Level 2

Able to find ways to manage risks and issues relating to suppliers and their delivery

Level 3

Able to handle complex and difficult supplier management situations

People

Talking to non-technical people

Level 1

Able to describe simple learning and technical concepts in terms that can be understood by non-specialists

Level 2

Able to use multiple methods to communicate complex technical and learning solutions to non-specialists at all levels of the organisation

Level 3

Able to use non-technical language to help decision-makers choose between complex learning and technical solutions

People

Talking to technical people

Level 1

Able to explain the meanings of key technical terms used within the elearning industry

Level 2

Able to ask questions of IT terms using terms they will understand

Level 3

Able to communicate requirements in terms that will be understood by IT teams

People

Communicating in writing

Level 1

Able to different types of writing style

Level 2

Able to choose an appropriate style for the medium, the content and the audience

Level 3

Able to create short documents that clearly communicate the required concepts to the audience

People

Communicating visually

Level 1

Able to identify where designers have used the key components of visual design

Level 2

Able to describe the key components of visual design

Level 3

Able to apply the key components of visual design when creating materials for specific audiences

People

Communicating in person

Level 1

Able to identify the techniques used to enable effective spoken communication

Level 2

Able to work with peers to communicate complex concepts

Level 3

Able to clearly explain complex concepts to audiences at all organisational levels, individually and in small & large groups

Projects

Methodologies

Level 1

Able to describe the differences between agile and waterfall project methodologies

Level 2

Able to assess the strengths and weaknesses of methodologies in a particular context

Level 3

Able to choose the best project methodology to use on multiple projects

Projects

Managing time

Level 1

Able to describe a range of approaches for managing tasks

Level 2

Able to assess which approach to use for teams on smaller projects

Level 3

Able to manage team tasks on large projects, using an appropriate methodology

Projects

Managing quality

Level 1

Able to describe a range of approaches to ensuring quality

Level 2

Able to assess the best approaches to ensure quality in a particular context

Level 3

Able to use a range of approaches to ensure quality in multiple projects

Projects

Managing costs

Level 1

Able to record project costs clearly and accurately

Level 2

Able to estimate and justify potential project costs for a small project

Level 3

Able to estimate and justify potential project costs, using both agile and waterfall methodologies

Projects

Communication

Level 1

Able to contribute to internal project communications using a range of tools

Level 2

Able to select appropriate communication methods for particular project contexts

Level 3

Able to clearly communicate about projects to internal and external senior stakeholders

Products

Minimising risk

Level 1

Able to describe approaches to product development that minimise risk

Level 2

Able to assess a range of product development approaches that aim to minimise risk

Level 3

Able to lead product development using approaches that minimise risk

Products

User research

Level 1

Able to describe approaches to understanding the needs of the user

Level 2

Able to assess suitable user research approaches to adopt in specific contexts

Level 3

Able to carry out effective user research

Products

Defining requirements

Level 1

Able to describe approaches to requirements gathering

Level 2

Able to define functional and non-functional requirements

Level 3

Able to create clear user stories with testable acceptance criteria

Products

User experience

Level 1

Able to create mockups for user experience testing

Level 2

Able to assess pain points within the user experience

Level 3

Able to lead iterative user experience improvements

Products

Data analysis

Level 1

Able to describe approaches to data collection which support product improvements

Level 2

Able to assess appropriate data analysis techniques to help product development

Level 3

Able to apply appropriate statistical analysis to test product improvements