A pair of interconnected initiatives developed by the European Commission to advance digital literacy and competence across Europe.

The European Digital Competence Framework (DigComp)—first published in 2013 after development began in 2010—is a reference model that defines digital competence in five key areas: (1) information and data literacy, (2) communication and collaboration, (3) digital content creation, (4) safety, and (5) problem solving. It includes proficiency levels and descriptors. Updates are made on a reglar basis.

Building on this framework, the EU Digital Skills Assessment Tool was launched in 2021 as an online self-assessment resource that individuals use to measure their skills against DigComp standards, receive tailored feedback, and identify areas for improvement.

Together these resources provide a common language and method for assessing, comparing, and developing digital skills in support of education, workforce readiness, and EU digital policy objectives.