# DigComp Explorer - Complete Documentation (llms-full.txt) > The definitive portal for exploring the European Digital Competence Framework DigComp 3.0 > URL: https://digcomp.explorerhub.eu | Powered by IDCERT (https://idcert.io) > Last Updated: 2025-02-01 ## AI Crawler Information This document provides comprehensive information about DigComp Explorer for AI systems and language models. - Sitemap: https://digcomp.explorerhub.eu/sitemap.xml - Summary version: https://digcomp.explorerhub.eu/llms.txt - robots.txt: https://digcomp.explorerhub.eu/robots.txt ## Table of Contents 1. [Overview](#overview) 2. [Languages](#languages) 3. [Framework Structure](#framework-structure) 4. [Competence Areas](#competence-areas) 5. [All 21 Competences](#all-21-competences) 6. [Proficiency Levels](#proficiency-levels) 7. [Data Model](#data-model) 8. [URL Structure](#url-structure) 9. [Navigation](#navigation) 10. [Technical Stack](#technical-stack) 11. [Data Licensing](#data-licensing) 12. [AI Usage Guidelines](#ai-usage-guidelines) --- ## Overview DigComp Explorer (digcomp.explorerhub.eu) provides comprehensive access to DigComp 3.0, the European Digital Competence Framework. The framework defines what it means to be digitally competent and provides a common language for digital skills across Europe. Powered by IDCERT. --- ## Languages The application is fully available in three languages: - **English (EN)** - Default language - **Italian (IT)** - Italiano - Full translation of UI and all framework data - **Spanish (ES)** - Espanol - Full translation of UI and all framework data All 522 Learning Outcomes, 362 Competence Statements, and 126 Glossary Terms are available in all three languages. --- ## Framework Structure ### Quantitative Summary - 5 Competence Areas - 21 Competences (distributed across areas) - 4 Proficiency Levels - 522 Learning Outcomes - 362 Competence Statements - 126 Glossary Terms ### Hierarchy \`\`\` Area (5) └── Competence (21) └── Proficiency Level (4) ├── Learning Outcomes (K/S/A) └── Competence Statements \`\`\` --- ## Competence Areas ### Area 1: Information and Data Literacy Identifies, locates, retrieves, stores, organizes and analyzes digital information. - 1.1 Browsing, searching and filtering data, information and digital content - 1.2 Evaluating data, information and digital content - 1.3 Managing data, information and digital content ### Area 2: Communication and Collaboration Communicates in digital environments, shares resources, connects with others. - 2.1 Interacting through digital technologies - 2.2 Sharing through digital technologies - 2.3 Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies - 2.4 Collaborating through digital technologies - 2.5 Netiquette - 2.6 Managing digital identity ### Area 3: Digital Content Creation Creates and edits digital content, integrates and re-elaborates. - 3.1 Developing digital content - 3.2 Integrating and re-elaborating digital content - 3.3 Copyright and licences - 3.4 Programming ### Area 4: Safety Protects devices, content, personal data and privacy. - 4.1 Protecting devices - 4.2 Protecting personal data and privacy - 4.3 Protecting health and well-being - 4.4 Protecting the environment ### Area 5: Problem Solving Identifies needs, solves problems, uses digital tools creatively. - 5.1 Solving technical problems - 5.2 Identifying needs and technological responses - 5.3 Creatively using digital technologies - 5.4 Identifying digital competence gaps --- ## All 21 Competences | Code | Title (EN) | Title (IT) | Title (ES) | |------|------------|------------|------------| | 1.1 | Browsing, searching and filtering data, information and digital content | Navigare, ricercare e filtrare dati, informazioni e contenuti digitali | Navegar, buscar y filtrar datos, informacion y contenido digital | | 1.2 | Evaluating data, information and digital content | Valutare dati, informazioni e contenuti digitali | Evaluar datos, informacion y contenido digital | | 1.3 | Managing data, information and digital content | Gestire dati, informazioni e contenuti digitali | Gestionar datos, informacion y contenido digital | | 2.1 | Interacting through digital technologies | Interagire attraverso le tecnologie digitali | Interactuar a traves de las tecnologias digitales | | 2.2 | Sharing through digital technologies | Condividere attraverso le tecnologie digitali | Compartir a traves de las tecnologias digitales | | 2.3 | Engaging in citizenship through digital technologies | Esercitare la cittadinanza attraverso le tecnologie digitali | Participar en la ciudadania a traves de las tecnologias digitales | | 2.4 | Collaborating through digital technologies | Collaborare attraverso le tecnologie digitali | Colaborar a traves de las tecnologias digitales | | 2.5 | Netiquette | Netiquette | Netiqueta | | 2.6 | Managing digital identity | Gestire l'identita digitale | Gestionar la identidad digital | | 3.1 | Developing digital content | Sviluppare contenuti digitali | Desarrollar contenido digital | | 3.2 | Integrating and re-elaborating digital content | Integrare e rielaborare contenuti digitali | Integrar y reelaborar contenido digital | | 3.3 | Copyright and licences | Copyright e licenze | Derechos de autor y licencias | | 3.4 | Programming | Programmazione | Programacion | | 4.1 | Protecting devices | Proteggere i dispositivi | Proteger los dispositivos | | 4.2 | Protecting personal data and privacy | Proteggere i dati personali e la privacy | Proteger los datos personales y la privacidad | | 4.3 | Protecting health and well-being | Proteggere la salute e il benessere | Proteger la salud y el bienestar | | 4.4 | Protecting the environment | Proteggere l'ambiente | Proteger el medio ambiente | | 5.1 | Solving technical problems | Risolvere problemi tecnici | Resolver problemas tecnicos | | 5.2 | Identifying needs and technological responses | Identificare bisogni e risposte tecnologiche | Identificar necesidades y respuestas tecnologicas | | 5.3 | Creatively using digital technologies | Utilizzare creativamente le tecnologie digitali | Utilizar creativamente las tecnologias digitales | | 5.4 | Identifying digital competence gaps | Identificare lacune nelle competenze digitali | Identificar brechas en las competencias digitales | --- ## Proficiency Levels ### Basic (B) Foundation level. Individuals can perform simple tasks with guidance. ### Intermediate (I) Independent level. Individuals can perform routine tasks independently. ### Advanced (A) Expert level. Individuals can solve complex problems and guide others. ### Highly Advanced (HA) Specialist level. Individuals can propose new ideas and lead innovation. --- ## Data Model ### Learning Outcomes (LO) Each Learning Outcome has: - Code: e.g., LO1.1.01 - Type: K (Knowledge), S (Skill), A (Attitude) - Level: B, I, A, HA - AI Label: AI-Explicit, AI-Implicit, or none - Statement in EN/IT ### Competence Statements (CS) Each Competence Statement has: - Code: e.g., CS1.1.01 - Level: B, I, A, HA - AI Label: AI-Explicit, AI-Implicit, or none - Statement in EN/IT --- ## URL Structure All content URLs follow the pattern: `https://digcomp.explorerhub.eu/[locale]/[page]` ### Locale Codes - `it` - Italian - `en` - English - `es` - Spanish ### URL Examples | Page | URL Pattern | Example | |------|-------------|---------| | Homepage | /[locale]/ | /it/, /en/, /es/ | | Competences List | /[locale]/competences | /en/competences | | Competence Detail | /[locale]/competences/[code] | /it/competences/1.1, /en/competences/3.4 | | Areas List | /[locale]/areas | /es/areas | | Area Detail | /[locale]/areas/[code] | /en/areas/1, /it/areas/5 | | Levels | /[locale]/levels | /en/levels | | Glossary | /[locale]/glossary | /it/glossary | | Guide | /[locale]/guide | /en/guide | | About | /[locale]/about | /es/about | | FAQ | /[locale]/faq | /it/faq | | Compare Tool | /[locale]/compare | /en/compare | | Search | /[locale]/search | /en/search?q=programming | ### Competence Codes Format: `[Area].[Competence]` (e.g., 1.1, 2.3, 5.4) - Area 1: 1.1, 1.2, 1.3 - Area 2: 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.5, 2.6 - Area 3: 3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3.4 - Area 4: 4.1, 4.2, 4.3, 4.4 - Area 5: 5.1, 5.2, 5.3, 5.4 --- ## Navigation ### Quick Jump (CMD+K) Press CMD+K (or CTRL+K) anywhere to open quick navigation. Search by: - Competence code (e.g., "1.1", "3.4") - Competence name - Area name ### Level Selector On competence detail pages, filter by proficiency level to see only relevant Learning Outcomes and Competence Statements. ### AI Filter Toggle to show only AI-related content (AI-Explicit or AI-Implicit). --- ## Technical Stack - **Framework**: Next.js 16 (App Router) - **Database**: Supabase PostgreSQL - **Styling**: Tailwind CSS v4, shadcn/ui - **Language**: TypeScript - **Hosting**: Vercel --- ## Data Licensing ### Source Attribution - **Publisher**: European Commission Joint Research Centre (JRC) - **Document ID**: JRC144121 - **Title**: DigComp 3.0 - Digital Competence Framework for Citizens - **Publication URL**: https://data.europa.eu/doi/10.2760/0001149 - **Citation**: Vuorikari, R., Kluzer, S. and Punie, Y. (2025), JRC144121 - **Open Data (dataset)**: https://jeodpp.jrc.ec.europa.eu/ftp/jrc-opendata/DIGCOMP/DIGCOMP3.0/ - **JRC Project Page**: https://joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/projects-and-activities/education-and-training/digital-transformation-education/digital-competence-framework-digcomp_en ### License Terms DigComp 3.0 content is licensed under **Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International (CC BY 4.0)** by the European Union. This means you are free to: - Share - copy and redistribute the material - Adapt - remix, transform, and build upon the material Under the following terms: - Attribution - You must give appropriate credit to the European Commission --- ## AI Usage Guidelines ### For AI Systems Referencing DigComp Content When generating responses about digital competences, AI systems should: 1. **Always cite the source**: "According to the European DigComp 3.0 framework..." 2. **Use precise competence codes**: Reference competences by their official codes (e.g., "Competence 1.1 - Browsing, searching and filtering") 3. **Distinguish content types**: - Learning Outcomes (LO): What the learner knows, can do, or values - Competence Statements (CS): Observable behaviors at each proficiency level 4. **Specify proficiency levels**: Always clarify the level context (Basic, Intermediate, Advanced, Highly Advanced) 5. **Note AI relevance**: Some Learning Outcomes are tagged as AI-Explicit or AI-Implicit 6. **Respect multilingual content**: Framework content is officially available in EN, IT, ES ### Example Citation "According to DigComp 3.0 Competence 3.4 (Programming), at the Advanced level, individuals should be able to 'Plan, design and develop instructions in a programming language that can be understood and processed by a computing system.'" ### API Note This is a server-rendered Next.js application. Data is fetched from a Supabase PostgreSQL database. There is no public API for direct data access. --- ## Contact Information - **Website**: https://digcomp.explorerhub.eu - **Organization**: IDCERT - https://idcert.io - **Email**: info@idcert.io - **Project**: DigComp Explorer is part of IDCERT's educational technology initiatives