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
instructional designer
ESCO occupation · 34 essential, 17 optional skills. Click a skill to find jobs that mention it.
Essential skills
apply tools for content development
conduct educational activities
manage content metadata
publishing strategy
proofread text
use scripting programming
apply ICT terminology
identify training needs
design web-based courses
content development processes
structure information
cognitive psychology
web programming
create script for artistic production
use markup languages
use different communication channels
authoring software
compile content
translate requirement concepts into content
provide multimedia content
develop digital educational materials
identify customer requirements
conduct content quality assurance
learning management systems
teach writing
translate requirement concepts into visual design
standards for web-based e-learning
apply teaching strategies
create SCORM packages
task algorithmisation
provide written content
identify ICT user needs
instructional design models
manage content development projects
Optional & specialised skills
Other matches: user interface designer · costume designer · digital games designer · industrial designer · automotive designer
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.