Professional knowledge: list by number of occupationsPage 2 of 31
Areas of professional knowledge: principles, rules, methods, materials and technologies. The ones the most occupations require come first.
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- Non-ferrous metal processing
Various processing methods on non-ferrous metals and alloys such as copper, zinc and aluminium.
knowledgeneeded in 46 occupations
- Assembly (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Assembly.
knowledgeneeded in 46 occupations
- R
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in R.
knowledgeneeded in 46 occupations
- Energy conservation
The practice of reducing energy consumption and using fewer energy services.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- Financial products
The different types of instruments that apply to the management of cash flow that are available on the market, such as shares, bonds, options or funds.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- Contract law
The field of legal principles that govern written agreements between parties concerning the exchange of goods or services, including contractual obligations and termination.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- ASP.NET
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ASP.NET.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- C#
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in C#.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- Objective-C
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Objective-C.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- Ruby (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Ruby.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- Scala
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scala.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- TypeScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in TypeScript.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- VBScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in VBScript.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- Visual Basic
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Visual Basic.
knowledgeneeded in 45 occupations
- Production processes
Materials and techniques required in the production and distribution processes.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Grammar
The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Actuarial science
The rules of applying mathematical and statistical techniques to determine potential or existing risks in various industries, such as finance or insurance.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Health and safety in the workplace
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to safety, health and welfare of people in their workplace.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- University procedures
The inner workings of a university, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- COBOL
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in COBOL.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Common Lisp
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Common Lisp.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Groovy
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Groovy.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Haskell
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Haskell.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Lisp
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Lisp.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- MATLAB
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in MATLAB.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- ML (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ML.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- OpenEdge Advanced Business Language
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in OpenEdge Advanced Business Language.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Pascal (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Pascal.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Perl
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Perl.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Prolog (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Prolog.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- SAP R3
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in SAP R3.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Scratch (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Scratch.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Swift (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Swift.
knowledgeneeded in 44 occupations
- Regulations on substances
The national and international regulations on the classification, labelling and packaging of substances and mixtures, e.g. regulation (EC) No 1272/2008.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- Road traffic laws
The rule governing the circulation of vehicles, such as national traffic codes and the rules of the road.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- Health care legislation
The patients` rights and responsibilities of health practitioners and the possible repercussions and prosecutions in relation to medical treatment negligence or malpractice.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- Mechanical tools
Various type of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- Microbiology-bacteriology
Microbiology-Bacteriology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- ABAP
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in ABAP.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- APL
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in APL.
knowledgeneeded in 43 occupations
- Intellectual property law
The regulations that govern the set of rights protecting products of the intellect from unlawful infringement.
knowledgeneeded in 42 occupations
- Business intelligence
The tools used to transform large amounts of raw data into relevant and helpful business information.
knowledgeneeded in 42 occupations
- Microsoft Visual C++
The computer program Visual C++ is a suite of software development tools for writing programs, such as compiler, debugger, code editor, code highlights, packaged in a unified user…
knowledgeneeded in 42 occupations
- Electrical power safety regulations
The compliance with safety measures which need to be taken during the installation, operation, and maintenance of constructions and equipment which function in the generation…
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Financial markets
The financial infrastructure which permits trading securities offered by companies and individuals govern by regulatory financial frameworks.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Communication principles
The set of commonly shared principles in regards with communication such as active listening, establish rapport, adjusting the register, and respecting the intervention of others.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Financial jurisdiction
Financial rules and procedures applicable to a certain location, whose regulatory bodies decide on its jurisdiction.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Energy efficiency
Field of information concerning the reduction of the use of energy.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Robotics
The branch of engineering that involves the design, operation, manufacture, and application of robots.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Construction product regulation
Regulations on construction products quality standards applied throughout the European Union.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Cutting technologies
The variety of cutting technologies, such as software or mechanics, guiding cutting processes through lasering, sawing, milling etc.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- 3D modelling
The process of developing a mathematical representation of any three-dimensional surface of an object via specialised software.
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Manufacturing of weapons and ammunition
The manufacture of heavy weapons (artillery, mobile guns, rocket launchers, torpedo tubes, heavy machine guns), small arms (revolvers, shotguns, light machine guns), air or gas…
knowledgeneeded in 41 occupations
- Export control principles
The restrictions a country imposes on its exported products and goods.
knowledgeneeded in 40 occupations
- Health and safety measures in transportation
The body of rules, procedures and regulations related to health and safety measures intended to prevent accidents or incidents in transportation.
knowledgeneeded in 40 occupations
- Common aviation safety regulations
The body of legislation and regulations that apply to the field of civil aviation at regional, national, European and International levels.
knowledgeneeded in 40 occupations
- Secondary school procedures
The inner workings of a secondary school, such as the structure of the relevant education support and management, the policies, and the regulations.
knowledgeneeded in 40 occupations
- Renewable energy
The different types of energy sources which cannot be depleted, such as wind, solar, water, biomass, and biofuel energy.
knowledgeneeded in 40 occupations
- Pollution legislation
Be familiar with European and National legislation regarding the risk of pollution.
knowledgeneeded in 40 occupations
- Spelling
The rules concerning the way words are spelled.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Animal welfare
Universally recognized animal welfare needs as applied to species, situation and occupation.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Ecology
The study of how organisms interact and their relation to the ambient environment.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Information confidentiality
The mechanisms and regulations which allow for selective access control and guarantee that only authorised parties (people, processes, systems and devices) have access to data…
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Advertising techniques
The communication strategies intended to persuade or encourage an audience, and the different media which are used to achieve this goal.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Material mechanics
The behaviour of solid objects when subjected to stresses and strains, and the methods to calculate these stresses and strains.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Accounting
The documentation and processing of data regarding financial activities.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Statistical analysis system software
Specific software system (SAS) used for advanced analytics, business intelligence, data management, and predictive analytics.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Photography
Art and practice of creating aesthetically appealing images by recording light or electromagnetic radiation.
knowledgeneeded in 39 occupations
- Hazardous freight regulations
The regulatory schemes applicable to the transportation of dangerous materials, such as IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations (DGR) for air transport, or International Maritime…
knowledgeneeded in 38 occupations
- Financial forecasting
The tool used in performing fiscal financial management to identify revenue trends and estimated financial conditions.
knowledgeneeded in 38 occupations
- CoffeeScript
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in CoffeeScript.
knowledgeneeded in 38 occupations
- Erlang
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Erlang.
knowledgeneeded in 38 occupations
- Smalltalk (computer programming)
The techniques and principles of software development, such as analysis, algorithms, coding, testing and compiling of programming paradigms in Smalltalk.
knowledgeneeded in 38 occupations
- Manufacturing of steam generators
The manufacture of steam or other vapour generators, the manufacture of auxiliary plant for use with steam generators: condensers, economisers, superheaters, steam collectors and…
knowledgeneeded in 38 occupations
- Financial capability
Financial operations such as calculations, cost estimations, budget management taking relevant commercial and statistical data into account such as data for materials, supplies…
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Industrial engineering
The field of engineering concerned with the development, improvement, and implementation of complex processes and systems of knowledge, people, equipment, etc.
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Engine components
The different engine components, their operation, lifecycle and maintenance and repairing needs.
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Medical terminology
The meaning of medical terms and abbreviations, of medical prescriptions and various medical specialties and when to use it correctly.
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Risk management
The process of identifying, assessing, and prioritising of all types of risks and where they could come from, such as natural causes, legal changes, or uncertainty in any given…
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Pharmacology
Pharmacology is a medical specialty mentioned in the EU Directive 2005/36/EC.
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- 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
- Sensors
Sensors are transducers that can detect or sense characteristics in their environment.
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Visual presentation techniques
The visual representation and interaction techniques, such as histograms, scatter plots, surface plots, tree maps and parallel coordinate plots, that can be used to present…
knowledgeneeded in 37 occupations
- Signs of animal illness
Physical, behavioural and environmental signs of health and ill health in various animals.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Financial analysis
The process of assessing the financial possibilities, means, and status of an organisation or individual by analysing financial statements and reports in order to make well…
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Adolescent psychological development
The developments needs of children and young persons, their behaviour and the attachment relationships and the possible signs of developmental delay.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Office software
The characteristics and functioning of software programs for office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, email and database.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Graphic design
The techniques to create a visual representation of ideas and messages.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Marketing principles
The principles of managing the relationship between consumers and products or services for the purpose of increasing sales and improving advertising techniques.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Augmented reality
The process of adding diverse digital content (such as images, 3D objects, etc) on surfaces that exist in the real world.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Manufacturing of door furniture from metal
The manufacture of metal items that can be attached to a door in order to support its function and appearance.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Manufacturing of metal containers
The manufacture of reservoirs, tanks and similar containers of metal, of types normally installed as fixtures for storage or manufacturing use.
knowledgeneeded in 36 occupations
- Hygiene in a health care setting
The procedures related to maintaining a hygienic environment within a health care setting such as hospitals and clinics.
knowledgeneeded in 35 occupations
- Animal behaviour
The natural behavioural patterns of animals, i.e. how normal and abnormal behaviour might be expressed according to species, environment, human-animal interaction and occupation.
knowledgeneeded in 35 occupations
- Food storage
The proper conditions and methods to store food to keep it from spoiling, taking into account humidity, light, temperature and other environmental factors.
knowledgeneeded in 35 occupations
- Civil engineering
The engineering discipline that studies the design, construction and maintenance of naturally built works such as roads, buildings, and canals.
knowledgeneeded in 35 occupations
- Information structure
The type of infrastructure which defines the format of data: semi-structured, unstructured and structured.
knowledgeneeded in 35 occupations
- Unstructured data
The information that is not arranged in a pre-defined manner or does not have a pre-defined data model and is difficult to understand and find patterns in without using techniques…
knowledgeneeded in 35 occupations
- Environmental policy
Local, national and international policies dealing with the promotion of environmental sustainability and the development of projects which reduce negative environmental impact…
knowledgeneeded in 34 occupations
- Safety engineering
The study of the risks associated with engineered designs and systems, accident prevention as well as the safety benefits of reducing deaths and injuries.
knowledgeneeded in 34 occupations
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