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
dean of faculty
ESCO occupation · 20 essential, 15 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
manage educational institution's administration
provide information on study programmes
financial management
use office systems
manage budgets
curriculum objectives
maintain contract administration
supervise staff
curriculum standards
cooperate with education professionals
represent the organisation
project management
show an exemplary leading role in an organisation
education administration
university procedures
provide education management support
organisational policies
present reports
assist in the organisation of school events
budgetary principles
Optional & specialised skills
write work-related reports
make improvements to work activities
funding methods
advise on teaching methods
guarantee students' safety
promote education course
provide feedback to teachers
assessment processes
assess employees' capability levels
identify education needs
work with virtual learning environments
monitor educational developments
evaluate education programmes
develop professional network
create a financial report
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Coming next: live skill demand and trends — how often each skill
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.