Bridging Talent Shortages in Tech

Abbreviations and acronyms

AI	Artificial intelligence
CDTL	Credential Transparency Description Language
ECDL	European Computer Driving Licence
ECTS	European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System
EDSC	European Digital Skills Certificate
ESCO	European Classification of Skills, Competences, Qualifications and Occupations
EU	European Union
FET	Further Education and Training
IBE	Educational Research Institute
ICT	Information and Communications Technology
ILA	Individual Learning Account
IoT	Internet of Things
OECD	Organisation for Economic Co‑operation and Development
O*NET	Occupational Information Network
NEET	Neither in Employment nor in Education or Training
NQF	National Qualifications Framework
NZQA	New Zealand Qualifications Authority
NZQCF	New Zealand Qualifications and Credentials Framework
PIAAC	OECD Survey of Adult Skills
QQI	Quality and Qualifications Ireland
SFIA	Skills Framework for the Information Age Foundation
STEM	Science, technology, engineering and mathematics
VET	Vocational education and training
VNFIL	Validation of non-formal and informal learning