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SFIA Assessments

Name: SFIA Assessments
Price: 2800.00 USD
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Three-day course (09:00–17:30) on SFIA v9 fundamentals and assessment practice; map roles, conduct assessments, and prepare for the exam.

24 hours (3 days) Professional APMG Certifications

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THE BIG PICTURE

About this course

APMG International offers certification recognising knowledge of the SFIA framework and its application to skills assessment. SFIA defines skills and levels of responsibility for digital and IT-related roles and is maintained by the SFIA Foundation. Across three days you will explore SFIA v9, practise mapping roles to skills and levels, plan and run evidence-based assessments, and write clear outcomes. Hands-on work includes role profiling, simulated assessment interviews, and building a practical skills matrix for workforce planning. The related exam is booked with APMG International or an Accredited Training Organisation. Exam format, duration, question types and pass mark are set by APMG; this course provides practice questions and a timed mock to support exam readiness. APMG International owns the certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner.

What you’ll learn

Explain the structure of SFIA v9, including skills, categories, and levels of responsibility
Differentiate levels and generic attributes to judge appropriate responsibility and autonomy
Map roles and tasks to SFIA skills and levels with clear rationale
Plan and conduct evidence-based SFIA assessments using interviews and artefact review
Evaluate and document assessment evidence to produce defensible findings
Create role profiles, skills matrices, and development plans using SFIA
Apply governance, ethics, and bias controls to assessment practice
Prepare effectively for the APMG-administered SFIA-related exam with a study plan and mock feedback

A CLEAR PATH FORWARD

3-day SFIA Assessments agenda

3 days · 24 contact hours · 09:00–17:30

3 instructor-led days (24 contact hours) mapped to the exam domains. Each day combines short concept sessions, hands-on practice on a running case study and exam-style questions.

Learning route: 3 recommended days
Practical work: 3 guided activities
Finish with: Mock exam + certification exam

Take a look at each day. Open a section to see the topics and practical work.

Day 1SFIA fundamentals and assessment principlesSFIA structure, levels, attributes, skills, and ethics

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Orientation and SFIA v9 overview: skills, categories, and components
10:45–12:30 · Levels of responsibility and generic attributes with examples
13:30–14:45 · Interpreting skill descriptions and proficiency levels
15:00–16:00 · Role profiling and mapping tasks to SFIA skills
16:00–16:45 · Evidence types and assessment methods (interviews, artefacts, observation)
16:45–17:15 · Exam-style practice questions: SFIA structure and levels
17:15–17:30 · Daily reflection and action log

Put it into practice

Work in pairs to map two sample roles to SFIA skills and levels, noting assumptions and evidence needed. Present and compare mappings to surface interpretation differences.

You’ll take away
Draft role-to-SFIA mapping pack

Day 2Running assessments and assuring qualityAssessment methods, evidence, calibration, governance, documentation

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Recap of day 1 and Q&A; designing an end-to-end assessment process
10:45–12:30 · Interviewing for evidence and behavioural indicators aligned to levels
13:30–14:45 · Reviewing artefacts and work samples; recognising bias and pitfalls
15:00–16:00 · Calibration and moderation techniques; panel-based approaches
16:00–16:45 · Writing assessment notes and outcomes linked to SFIA levels
16:45–17:15 · Exam-style practice questions: assessment scenarios
17:15–17:30 · Daily reflection and preparation for day 3

Put it into practice

Conduct a simulated SFIA assessment interview using a structured question set and rating guide. Capture evidence and draft a concise assessment summary.

You’ll take away
Assessment evidence and summary write-up

Day 3Workforce planning and exam preparationRole design, skills matrices, development planning, ethics, exam readiness

What we’ll cover

09:00–10:30 · Recap of day 2; building role profiles mapped to SFIA
10:45–12:30 · Workforce planning with SFIA: skills matrices and heatmaps
13:30–14:30 · Creating development plans and learning pathways using SFIA
14:45–15:30 · Governance, ethics, and data protection in assessments
15:45–16:30 · Timed mock exam and group debrief
16:30–17:00 · Personalised study plan and final Q&A
17:00–17:30 · Exam booking guidance and next steps

Put it into practice

Build a team skills matrix from supplied CVs and role profiles, then propose development actions. Sit a timed mock exam and review results to target revision.

You’ll take away
Team skills matrix and personal exam study plan

Bring it all together

Certification exam: SFIA Assessments, awarded by APMG International. Confirm the current exam format with the awarding body when you book. Every attendee also receives a MindClick certificate of completion for 24 contact hours.

Sample MindClick certificate of completion for SFIA Assessments, marked SAMPLE — What you receive
You earn two separate credentials. The sample shows the MindClick training certificate.
MindClick certificate of completion: 3 days, 24 contact hours, issued to every attendee who completes the course.
SFIA Assessments: issued by APMG International when you meet its requirements and pass the exam.

Before you choose your learning route

Session timings are indicative; the trainer may adjust them for the group. Exam details reflect the awarding body’s published information at the time of writing; confirm the current version when you book.

APMG International owns this certification scheme. MindClick provides training and exam preparation and is not an accredited or authorised partner of APMG International.

Fees

Fee per learner outside India. Exam fee included.
Delivery format	Fee per learner	Exam fee
Live online	$2,800 USD	Included
Classroom	$4,500 USD	Included

One awarding-body certification exam attempt is included in the training fee. Confirm the current fee, any applicable tax and what the fee covers in writing before you pay.

Prerequisites

No formal prerequisites are typically required for SFIA-related foundation-level certification. Recommended: familiarity with SFIA and 1–2 years in digital/IT, HR, or people management; bring a laptop for exercises and ID if arranging an exam booking.

Who is this course for?

Professionals working in agile and lean delivery.
Managers and decision-makers responsible for delivery outcomes.
Practitioners seeking a globally recognized certification.

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