This document provides a reference of 41 competences as required and applied at the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) professional work environment, using a common language for competences, skills and proficiency levels that can be understood across Europe. This document was created for application by:- ICT service, user and supply companies,- ICT professionals, managers and human resource (HR) departments,- vocational education institutions and training bodies including higher education,- social partners (trade unions and employer associations), professional associations, accreditation, validation and assessment bodies,- market analysts and policy makers,and other organizations and stakeholders in public and private sectors.