Mapping Learning Outcomes to the Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence
Benefits of mapping education and training offers to the Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence
For course providers and curriculum developers aligning their education and training offers with the National Framework of Reference for Digital Competence brings several advantages:
- Visibility of the content and learning outcomes of their education or training offers and their relation to digital competences.
- Transparent offers and guidance for learners.
- Promotion of nationwide comparability of courses and curricula for digital competence training.
- Alignment of your offers for potential funding opportunities.
Mapping of formal education and training offers
In a pilot project a total of 20 formal curricula have been mapped to the Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence based on their learning outcomes. These include, among others, the lower secondary school subject of Digital Foundations, vocational training such as Office Admninistrator, the primary school curriculum, selected vocational schools and higher educational institutions as well as some university courses. Furthermore a procedural manual for the assignment of formal curricula is included. You can find the final report of the pilot project (in German) here.
Mapping of non-formal education and training offers - temporarily suspended
Please note:
The mapping process for non-formal education and training offers is currently being revised and will be temporarily paused as of June 15, 2025.
All offers submitted by that date can still be edited until July 31, 2025.
If you require a mapping to the NRDK (Austrian Framework of Reference for Digital Competence) due to a funding requirement, please contact: office(a)digcomp-zuordnung.at
What Happens Next?
In the future, there will be two options for assigning educational offers to the NRDK:
- Self-Mapping_ Education and training providers will be able to map their offers themselves to the NRDK. To support this, the Digital Skills Office will provide training sessions and upporting materials. The goal is to ensure a consistent and scalable application of the framework.
- Quality-Assured Process: Alongside self-mapping, a new, quality-assured process will be established. This will allow for external validation of the mapping to the NRDK.
Further details on both options will be published soon on this site. Thank you for your understanding!
Publication of already mapped courses
All previously mapped education and training offers can be found in the public NRDK Register. The team is currently working on an update to this register. This update will make it easier for education and training providers to publish their self-mapped courses. All courses that have already been mapped will be transferred to the new register.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are currently working intensively on the transition. As soon as a concrete start date is set, we will publish it here on the website.
In the future, educational providers will be able to map their courses to the NRDK themselves. We will provide extensive training and materials to ensure that all criteria are applied correctly.
In parallel with self-mapping, there will be an external, quality-assured process in which courses are reviewed and validated to ensure the highest quality.
Alle All previous submissions remain valid and are still publicly accessible in the NRDK Register (provided consent was given). If adjustments are necessary, we will contact the affected providers directly. If providers themselves need to make changes (e.g. outdated course), please contact office(a)digcomp-zuordnung.at.
Send us an email at digitalekompetenzen(a)oead.at and we will keep you updated on current developments regarding the mapping processes.
You can send a message at any time. We will be happy to resend your link.
You can submit a provider check either as an organisation or as a self-employed trainer. As an independent individual, we require your CV, a relevant pedagogical-didactic qualification, and a description of your professional expertise in the field of digital media.
For your provider check, various documents need to be uploaded during the submission process. You can save the submission form at any time once you have started, but it is certainly more convenient to have all the necessary documents prepared in advance. Here is a list of all required documents (in German).
Currently valid quality certificates from Ö-Cert or other recognised quality management systems, such as regional seals (e.g. CERT-NÖ) or ISO 9001:2015. Here you can find a complete list of quality certificates.
Once your provider or seminar check has been successfully completed, you will be notified via email.
We provide several resources under Quicklinks and Downloads. Please note that most of these documents are in German.
- Guidance on the submission process can be found in the guide for education and training providers.
- The National Framework of Reference for Digital Competence describes the DigComp 2.3 AT competence model and covers the formulation of learning outcomes.
- Our handout on learning outcomes may also support you. Clearly formulated learning outcomes are the basis for mapping your offering to the framework of reference.
The Handbook on the National Framework of Reference for Digital Competence and the handout on learning outcomes explain the proficiency levels using descriptions, key terms, and practical examples.
The individual points in the seminar check tab represent your selection options for proficiency levels, competence areas, competences, and learning outcomes for your submitted course. Your classification in this section defines the minimum level of competences or learning outcomes that can be achieved through your educational offering.
- Here, you can find more information about the DigComp 2.3 AT model, its proficiency levels, and competence areas.
- Additionally, you can access the handout on learning outcomes for further guidance.
Learning outcomes describe the knowledge, skills, and competences a participant has acquired after completing a course. The focus is placed on the results of learning and the competences gained, rather than on the course content delivered. Unlike learning outcomes, course content refers to a list of topics covered in an educational offering. Detailed information about learning outcomes can be found in our handout on learning outcomes and the Handbook on the National Framework of Reference for Digital Competence.
Prepare a course image and a provider logo, and make sure to include the image source when uploading. Both the source and the creator (photographer) must be specified. If the image has been edited, please also mention who performed the edits. Here is an example of a correct citation: Source: unsplash.com, Maria Musterfrau (Edits: IT Training GmbH).
Preferred formats are .jpg, .jpeg, .gif, and .png.
Maximum file size: 5MB
Recommended resolution in pixels: 2000x1400.
Describe the methods you use in your course to foster the development of digital competences among participants (e.g., lectures, individual exercises, pair exercises, presentations by learners, written self-tests, worksheets, scripts, etc.). If applicable, explain any specific didactic requirements arising from the target group or course content.
An overview of your submitted courses is currently not available. We recommend keeping your own record of the courses you have submitted.
