Explore KSACs by Pathway

In late 2025, the Partnership pulled together members of industry from across tech to share how the in-demand skillsets for entry-level roles in their fields have changed in the last two years. The Knowledge, Skills & Abilities and Credentials (KSACs) below reflect their feedback on entry-level expectations, especially in a tech workplace increasingly shaped by AI.

1. Data Integration and Interoperability

Label KSAC Description Bloom's Taxonomy Level
a Describe and differentiate Extract, Transform and Load (ETL) vs end user/application processing. knowledge 2
b Explain synchronicity, latency and reconciliation (between systems). knowledge 2
c Describe testing and data profiling. knowledge 2
d Demonstrate the ability to import and export data. ability 3
e Understand various frameworks to integrate databases with other databases and applications. knowledge 2

Credentials

Vendor Certifications - DBMS

Vendor Certifications - Cloud

Vendor Certifications - Tools