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.

3. Data Quality & Privacy

Label KSAC Description Bloom's Taxonomy Level
a Explain data quality in terms of accuracy, completeness, consistency, integrity and timeliness. knowledge 3
b Describe and differentiate business data quality vs technical data quality. knowledge 2
c Demonstrate ability to identify data quality issues. knowledge 3
d Demonstrate ability to implement authorization and access control as part of data management. knowledge 3

Credentials

Vendor Certifications - DBMS

Vendor Certifications - Cloud

Vendor Certifications - Tools