Using and Exploiting CILIP’s Professional
Knowledge and Skills Base
Simon Edwards
Director 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
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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