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.
4. Data Visualization and Communication
| Label | KSAC Description | Bloom's Taxonomy Level | |
|---|---|---|---|
| a | Explain the role of data visualization in discovery, communication, and decision-making | knowledge | 3 |
| b | Evaluate data visualization options for proper application in various situations | ability | 4 |
| c | Create effective static and interactive data visualizations or narratives that employ analytics and visualization software and strategies for various audiences | skill | 4 |
| d | Visualize data using various types of displays including tables, dashboards, graphs, maps, and trees | skill | 3 |
| e | Distinguish between advanced visualizations and explain the advantages of each | knowledge | 3 |
| f | Discuss techniques for creating advanced data visualizations | knowledge | 3 |
| g | Apply the principles of color, composition, and hierarchy to design | skill | 3 |
| h | Properly define a problem in context, use appropriate data, and deliver a compelling visualization to explain or answer a question | ability | 3 |
| i | Understanding of ADA/508 compliance for accessibility | knowledge | 1 |