Skills by Occupation
The skills each role needs — from the EU's official ESCO classification.
Software developer
Data analyst
Web developer
Network engineer
Database administrator
Accountant
Registered nurse
Electrician
Civil engineer
Graphic designer
instructional designer
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
learning management systems
design web-based courses
instructional design models
standards for web-based e-learning
web programming
use markup languages
teach writing
translate requirement concepts into content
conduct educational activities
create script for artistic production
identify training needs
publishing strategy
develop digital educational materials
identify ICT user needs
task algorithmisation
conduct content quality assurance
translate requirement concepts into visual design
create SCORM packages
content development processes
use scripting programming
authoring software
apply tools for content development
proofread text
manage content metadata
apply teaching strategies
manage content development projects
provide written content
provide multimedia content
identify customer requirements
apply ICT terminology
structure information
use different communication channels
compile content
cognitive psychology
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: user interface designer · costume designer · digital games designer · industrial designer · automotive designer
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actually appears in job ads — arrive with the EURES / Cedefop integration. The skills above
are the canonical requirements for the role from the EU ESCO taxonomy.