Explore KSACs by Pathway

Explore Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Credentials (KSACs) by IT 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 KSACs below reflect their feedback on entry-level expectations, especially in a tech workplace increasingly shaped by AI.

3. Data Visualization and Communication Data Interpretation, Visualization, and Communication

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Label KSAC Description Bloom's Taxonomy Level
a Explain the role of data visualization in discovery, communication, and decision-making. knowledge 3
b Create clear and appropriate data visualizations to communicate machine learning results to non-technical audiences skill 2
c Properly define a problem in context, use appropriate data, and deliver a compelling visualization to explain or answer a question. ability 3
d Understanding of ADA/508 compliance for accessibility. knowledge 1