Skills starting with D
919 skills in alphabetical order. Click a name for the full description and the occupations that need it.
Items 1–100 of 919
- Dairy and edible oil products
The offered dairy products and edible oil products, their functionalities, properties and legal and regulatory requirements.
knowledgeneeded in 11 occupations
- Dairy animal production
The life cycles of the animal in relation to milk production and the technical and economical aspects of milk production.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Dairy manufacturing specifications
Specifications, regulations and standards to be followed in the field of dairy manufacturing.
knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations
- Dairy products
Variety of products deriving from dairy products such as milk, butter, cheese, and evaporated milk in liquid, solid or powdered form.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Dance therapy
The implementation of dance in a therapeutic treatment in order to improve the self-esteem and body image of the patient.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Dangers of marshalling activity
The dangers and difficulties that accompany marshalling activity, including noise, dust, ingestions or vehicle collisions.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Data analytics
The science of analysing and making decisions based on raw data collected from various sources.
knowledgeneeded in 16 occupations
- Data engineering
The process of developing and constructing systems for implementing data collection and analysis at large scale.
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Data ethics
The subfield of ethics that assess whether data practices are considerable ethical.
knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations
- Data mining
The methods of artificial intelligence, machine learning, statistics and databases used to extract content from a dataset.
knowledgeneeded in 32 occupations
- Data mining methods
Data mining techniques used to determine and analyse the relationship between different elements of economy and marketing.
knowledgeneeded in 5 occupations
- Data models
The techniques and existing systems used for structuring data elements and showing relationships between them, as well as methods for interpreting the data structures and…
knowledgeneeded in 17 occupations
- Data protection
The principles, ethical issues, regulations and protocols of data protection.
knowledgeneeded in 23 occupations
- Data quality assessment
The process of revealing data issues using quality indicators, measures and metrics in order to plan data cleansing and data enrichment strategies according to data quality…
knowledgeneeded in 18 occupations
- Data science
The field of study that deals with big amount of data using AI techniques such as machine learning algorithms to predict patterns and obtain useful information to make business…
knowledgeneeded in 15 occupations
- Data security principles
The principles of information and data security.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Data storage
The physical and technical concepts of how digital data storage is organised in specific schemes both locally, such as hard-drives and random-access memories (RAM) and remotely…
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Data visualisation software
A computer tool or application that creates a graphical and visual representation of data, allowing a better understanding and interpretation of complex data through visual…
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Data warehouse
The data storage system that analyses and reports on data such as a data mart.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Database
The classification of databases, that includes their purpose, characteristics, terminology, models and use such as XML databases, document-oriented databases and full text…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Database development tools
The methodologies and tools used for creating logical and physical structure of databases, such as logical data structures, diagrams, modelling methodologies and…
knowledgeneeded in 12 occupations
- Database management systems
The tools for creating, updating and managing databases, such as Oracle, MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Database quality standards
Techniques and methods of estimation and evaluation of system quality and overall database quality, as well as the set quality standards and regulations.
knowledgeneeded in 9 occupations
- DB2
The computer program IBM DB2 is a tool for creating, updating and managing databases, developed by the software company IBM.
knowledgeneeded in 10 occupations
- De-rig electronic equipment
Remove and store various types of electronic equipment safely after use.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Deal cards
Deal cards to house hands; compare these hands with players' hands to determine winners, in games such as Blackjack.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Deal with aggressive behaviour
Respond promptly to adverse behaviour in a professional manner by taking appropriate and legal action to prevent further aggressiveness, such as verbal warning, lawful removal…
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Deal with air traffic issues
Deal with issues affecting the airline e.g. air traffic control problems and adverse weather conditions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Deal with arrivals in accommodation
Handle arrivals, guest's luggage, check-in clients in line with company standards and local legislation ensuring high levels of customer service.
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Deal with challenging people
Work safely and communicate effectively with individuals and groups of people who are in challenging circumstances.
practical skillneeded in 24 occupations
- Deal with challenging work conditions
Deal with challenging circumstances in which to perform work, such as night work, shift work, and atypical working conditions.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Deal with changing operational demand
Deal with changing operational demands; respond with effective solutions.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Deal with emergency care situations
Assess the signs and be well-prepared for a situation that poses an immediate threat to a person's health, security, property or environment.
practical skillneeded in 49 occupations
- Deal with killing animals processes
Cope with the process of slaughtering and handling carcasses without distress.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Deal with patients' anxiety
Recognise and handle the fears of patients undergoing a dental treatment.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Deal with pressure from unexpected circumstances
Strive to achieve objectives despite the pressures arising from unexpected factors outside of your control.
practical skillneeded in 25 occupations
- Deal with public
Adopt a pleasant, professional and positive manner with all customers, anticipating their needs and passing customer complaints to a member of the management team (if necessary)…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Deal with unforeseen incidents in hospitality
Handle unexpected incidents following the appropriate protocol by solving, organising, reporting and documenting them.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Debt classification
The different classifications of debt such as public and publicly guaranteed debt, private non-guaranteed credits, central bank deposits, etc.
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Debt collection techniques
The techniques and principles used to collect overdue debt from customers.
knowledgeneeded in 8 occupations
- Debt systems
The processes needed to obtain goods or services before payment and when a sum of money is owed or overdue.
knowledgeneeded in 22 occupations
- Debug software
Repair computer code by analysing testing results, locating the defects causing the software to output an incorrect or unexpected result and remove these faults.
practical skillneeded in 27 occupations
- Deburring machine parts
The various parts of a machine designed for removing remaining edges on a workpiece after processing and smoothening, such as an abrasaive or deburring brush, deburring drum, dust…
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Deburring processes
The various types of processes removing burrs from fabricated workpieces, such as grinding, media blasting, sanding, mass-finishing, spindle finishing, electrochemical deburring…
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Decant wines
Identify when wine should be decanted.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Decentralised identifiers
The knowledge of decentralised identifiers (DIDs).
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Decentralized application frameworks
The different software frameworks, and their characteristics, advantages and disadvantages, that allow the development of decentralized applications on blockchain infrastructure.
knowledgeneeded in 3 occupations
- Decide on fragrance titles
Create the fragrance titles so that they reflect the smell of the newly developed fragrance.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Decide on infestation treatment type
Based on the evaluation of the infestation type and source, plan the treatment type to be applied such as fumigation, poison paste or bait, traps, spraying insecticides.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Decide on insurance applications
Assess applications for an insurance policy, taking into account the risk analyses and client information, in order to deny or approve the application and set in motion the…
practical skillneeded in 6 occupations
- Decide on loan applications
Take into account the risk assessment and analysis and perform the final reviewing of the loan application in order to approve or deny the loan, and set in motion the necessary…
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Decide on make-up process
Define the make-up materials and methods you will use.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Decide on products to be stocked
Decide which products (sizes, volumes, types, colours) should be stocked for each type and size of store, depending on particular budgets and locations.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Decide on providing funds
Take into account the potential risks involved in providing an organisation or project with funding, and which benefits this may deliver the funder, in order to decide on whether…
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Decide on type of genetic testing
Find the appropriate tests for a particular patient, considering tests on molecular genetics, cytogenetics, and specialised biochemistry.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Decide on wig making process
Decide on what materials and techniques to use for performance wigs, and document the decision.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Decide quantity of explosives required
Calculate the exact amount of explosives needed, based on the amount of material that needs to be removed, budgetary constraints and noise concerns.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Decide upon a psychotherapeutic approach
Make an informed choice about which type of psychotherapeutic intervention to apply when working with patients, according to their needs.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Decision support systems
The ICT systems that can be used to support business or organisational decision making.
knowledgeneeded in 13 occupations
- Decode handwritten texts
Analyse, understand, and read handwritten texts with different writing styles.
practical skillneeded in 5 occupations
- Decommissioning
Expertise in removing things from active service or dismantling objects such as power plants, weapons and ships.
knowledgeneeded in 1 occupation
- Decontaminate ambulance interior
Decontaminate the interior of the emergency vehicle following treatment of a patient with infectious disease.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Decontamination techniques
The methods and techniques used for the decontamination of waste by removing or neutralising the harmful substance.
knowledgeneeded in 6 occupations
- Decorate furniture
Use techniques such as gilding, silver-plating, framing or engraving to add specific decorations in the material of the furniture.
practical skillneeded in 10 occupations
- Decorate musical instruments
Create designs on musical instruments by using methods such as embossing, piercing, painting, woodworking, weaving, and other methods.
practical skillneeded in 13 occupations
- Decorate nails
Use artificial nails, piercings, ornaments, or customised designs to decorate customers' nails.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Decorate pastry for special events
Embellish pastry for special occasions such as weddings and birthdays.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Decorate textile articles
Decorate wearing apparels and made up textile articles by hand or using machines.
practical skillneeded in 22 occupations
- Deep learning
The principles, methods and algorithms of deep learning, a subfield of artificial intelligence and machine learning.
knowledgeneeded in 2 occupations
- Defence standard procedures
Methods and procedures typical for defence applications such as the NATO Standardization Agreements or STANAGs Standard definitions of the processes, procedures, terms, and…
knowledgeneeded in 4 occupations
- Defend human rights
Protect human rights towards and between colleagues and also towards the civil populations one is in contact with.
practical skillneeded in 9 occupations
- Defense system
The various weapons and weapon systems used to protect citizens and to harm or shield incoming enemies and enemy weapons.
knowledgeneeded in 18 occupations
- Define an approach to your fight dicipline
Do an analysis of the work and expertise in fight discipline and use this to find an approach in directing fight actions with the choreographer/director.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Define artistic approach
Define your own artistic approach by analysing your previous work and your expertise, identifying the components of your creative signature, and starting from these explorations…
practical skillneeded in 30 occupations
- Define artistic performance concepts
Elucidate performance concepts, such as texts and scores for performers.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Define artistic vision
Continually develop and define a concrete artistic vision, starting from the proposal and continuing all the way through to the finished product.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Define brand identity
Define the characteristics of a brand; identify what the brand stands for; develop a strong brand perception both internally and externally.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Define celestial bodies
Analyse data and images to calculate the size, shape, brightness, and motion of celestial bodies.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Define costume fabrication methods
Define costume manufacturing methods and techniques.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Define costume materials
Define and assign costume materials and fabrics.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Define creative components
Identify sources of inspiration and strong points.
practical skillneeded in 15 occupations
- Define data quality criteria
Specify the criteria by which data quality is measured for business purposes, such as inconsistencies, incompleteness, usability for purpose and accuracy.
practical skillneeded in 12 occupations
- Define database physical structure
Specify the physical configuration of database files on a given media.
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Define energy profiles
Define the energy profile of buildings.
practical skillneeded in 7 occupations
- Define evaluation objectives and scope
Clarify the purpose and scope of the evaluation, frame its questions and boundaries.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Define firewall rules
Specify rules to govern a set of components aiming to limit access between groups of networks or a particular network and the internet.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Define geographic sales areas
Determine the different areas and reach that the company has in terms of sales, in order to segment and divide those areas geographically for a better approach.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Define ICT network design policies
Specify policies, principles, rules, processes and criteria for the design, planning and realisation of ICT networks.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Define integration strategy
Specify strategies for system integration, incorporating the time schedule, the processes required to combine components into subsystems and systems, the means on how components…
practical skillneeded in 4 occupations
- Define manufacturing quality criteria
Define and describe the criteria by which data quality is measured for manufacturing purposes, such as international standards and manufacturing regulations.
practical skillneeded in 36 occupations
- Define measurable marketing objectives
Outline the measurable performance indicators of the marketing plan such as market share, customer value, brand awareness, and sales revenues.
practical skillneeded in 8 occupations
- Define organisational standards
Write, implement and foster the internal standards of the company as part of the business plans for the operations and levels of performance that the company intends to achieve.
practical skillneeded in 9 occupations
- Define part requirements
Calculate and determine the functional, physical, structural, geometrical and size dimensions for the parts necessary to create machines or equipment.
practical skillneeded in 14 occupations
- Define prop building methods
Decide on how to build the necessary props and document the process.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Define prop materials
Decide what materials the props will be made from, and document the conclusions.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Define quality standards
Define, in collaboration with managers and quality experts, a set of quality standards to ensure compliance with regulations and help achieve customers' requirements.
practical skillneeded in 16 occupations
- Define rigging needs for circus acts
Define the specific safety, technical and performance needs for circus acts rigging in a technical rider or description.
practical skillneeded in 3 occupations
- Define risk policies
Define the extent and kinds of risks an organisation is willing to take in pursuing its objectives based on the organisation’s ability to absorb losses and the rate of return it…
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
- Define roadmap for blockchain in applications
Define and follow a roadmap for the introduction of blockchain in a particular application.
practical skillneeded in 2 occupations
- Define roles of supporting team for community arts programme
Define the roles of other professional figures like health workers, physiotherapists, learning support workers in the development of community art programmes.
practical skillneeded in 1 occupation
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