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ICT software specifications

knowledge

information and communication technologies (icts)

information and communication technologies (icts)

software and applications development and analysis

ICT software specifications

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The characteristics, use and operations of various software products such as computer programmes and application software.

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ICT application specifications

ICT programme specifications

ICT software specification

ICT software specifying

ICT system specifications

specify use of ICT software

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knowledge

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sector specific skills and competences

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DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion of the European Commission developed ESCO in collaboration with stakeholders and with the European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop).

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Current version: ESCO v1.2 (Last update 15/05/2024)