About the levels

The levels in this framework are based on those in the SfIA framework.

Each level describes how much responsibility, independence and influence a person has:

Level 1: Awareness	Understands the concept and basic terminology
Level 2: Basic application	Applies the skill with guidance in simple situations
Level 3: Working practice	Performs the skill independently in routine work
Level 4: Advanced practice	Adapts the skill to varied situations and constraints
Level 5: Expert practice	Leads complex application of the skill across teams or systems
Level 6: Strategic influence	Shapes how the skill is used across an organization
Level 7: Transformational leadership	Defines direction and drives major change at the highest level