ESCOpedia | ESCO

Hierarchy view

Introduction to ESCO
Structure and features of the ESCO classification
ESCO development
- ESCO governance
- ESCO versions
ESCO glossary
How can ESCO be used in practice?
- ESCO in job search and job matching
- ESCO connects the labour market with education & training
  - Linking learning outcomes of qualifications with ESCO skills
  - Searching for learning opportunities
- ESCO for Labour Market Analysis
  - ESCO for labour market intelligence
  - ESCO in statistics
- Implementing ESCO into systems
  - Extending ESCO
  - Gap analysis
Crosswalks and related frameworks/classifications

ESCOpedia

Comma-separated values (CSV)

Competence-based job matching

Continuous improvement process

Development of ESCO

DG Employment, Social Affairs and Inclusion

Digital Skills labelling in ESCO

ESCO data formats

ESCO for labour market intelligence

ESCO governance

ESCO in statistics

ESCO Maintenance Committee

ESCO mapping platform

ESCO Member States Working Group

ESCO occupations mapping pilot

ESCO skills mapping pilot

European Centre for the Development of Vocational Training (Cedefop)

European Digital Competence Framework for Citizens (DigComp)

European e-Competence Framework (e-CF)

European Qualifications Framework (EQF)

Functional analysis

Green skills labelling in ESCO

How can ESCO be used in practice?

International Standard Classification of Education: Fields of Education and Training 2013 (ISCED-F)

International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO)

International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO)

International Standard Classification of Occupations (ISCO)

Linked Open Data

Linking learning outcomes of qualifications with ESCO skills

List of sectors of economic activities for the development of ESCO v1

Mapping to ESCO

Non-preferred term

Occupations pillar

OpenDocument Spreadsheet (ODS)

Piloting and testing

Qualifications and ESCO

Qualifications dataset register (QDR)

Qualifications Metadata Schema

Reference Groups

Regulated professions

Searching for learning opportunities

Simple Knowledge Organisation System (SKOS)

Skill contextualisation

Skill reusability level

Skills-Occupations Matrix Tables

Terminological guidelines

Training sessions: EURES and ESCO

Transversal knowledge, skills and competences

Two pillar structure of ESCO

Uniform Resource Identifier (URI)

What is ESCO and how to use it?

ESCOpedia

Welcome to ESCOpedia

ESCOpedia is a reference guide for understanding key concepts, terms, and topics related to the European Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations (ESCO) classification. ESCOpedia is providing ESCO users with clear and concise explanations to enhance your understanding and effective use of ESCO. Whether you are exploring ESCO for the first time or require in-depth information on specific aspects (for example Green or Digital Labelling in ESCO), ESCOpedia offers valuable insights into the functioning and application of ESCO.

How can you use ESCOpedia?

Explore by Grouped Topics: Content is organised by thematic groups, allowing you to access structured information like "Introduction to ESCO," "ESCO Development," and more.
Alphabetical Index: For direct access, users can consult an alphabetical listing of all available topics, ensuring that you can quickly locate the precise information you need. By clicking on the button "Hierarchy view" you will be able to see the alphabetical list.
Search Functionality: If you are looking for a particular term or a specific concept, the search tool provides easy access to relevant resources of your interest.
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