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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 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