Identifying digital competence gaps

This is the partial competence 5.4 in the competence area 5 “Problem solving and continuing learning” of the Digital Competence Framework for Austria.

What is it about?

This part of the competence area “problem solving and continuing learning” refers to the ability of people to identify personal development potential with regard to digital competences. From level 5 onwards, this also includes the ability to support other people in their development of competences.

What does it mean in practice?

You can recognise whether it is necessary to further develop your digital competences. This could be the case, for example, if you are faced with a digital task in everyday life or at work, which you cannot adequately handle with your current level of competence. The skills of this partial competence allow you to determine which competences you need to update or further develop your own competences. On the other hand, you can independently find and use instructions, training or other learning offers to develop your competences.

Why is that important?

Digitalisation involves dynamic developments. This results in a constant need for new learning in order to be able to adequately cope with various digital tasks, both at work and in everyday life. Lifelong learning is particularly important in the context of digitalisation.

Where can I continue learning?

On the homepage of fit4internet, you will find further background information on the Digital Competence Framework for Austria under the heading “Understanding”. In the section “Learning”, you will find learning offers to increase your digital competence.