Using and Exploiting CILIP’s Professional Knowledge and Skills Base

Simon EdwardsDirector of Professional Services

simon.edwards@cilip.org.uk

@SimonEdwards75

Professional Knowledge and Skills Base (PKSB)

Accessing the PKSB

www.cilip.org.uk/pksb

Self-assessment criteria

Consider your knowledge and skills

PKSB Gap Analysis

Identify your gaps and consider your CPD

How it is used by CILIP and Members

• Outlines the skills base for the Information Professions

• Self assessment tool for members• Identify academic and vocational courses

which can be accredited by CILIP• Development plan for Certification,

Chartership and Fellowship• Develop and highlight training opportunities

On the VLE

How it is used by employers

• Self assessment tool• Staff planning• Training needs analysis• Training and

development plans

Case Study: MOD DES• Training needs analysis for all staff• Included 3 areas:

– Expected training– Civil Service Key Competencies– CILIP PKSB – Areas of Professional Expertise

• Used to assess skills gaps and develop training and development plans

• Certification, Chartership and Fellowship learning sets

Find out more…

www.cilip.org.uk/pksb