The IoA Portfolio

What is the IoA Portfolio?

The IoA Portfolio is your personalized, professional space to record and showcase the data and digital skills you've built over time.

Whether you're applying for your first job, changing careers, seeking a promotion or looking to employ someone with data skills, our Portfolio provides a guided framework to help both individuals and organisations make better decisions.

Unlike a traditional CV, the IoA Portfolio is more about skills and less about job title. It's designed for today's project-based, fast charging world of work where knowing what someone can do practically hand-in-hand with qualifications.

Who is it aimed at?

Our Portfolio is built for people at every stage of their data journey.

Graduates & Early Career Professionals

Looking to stand out in a competitive job market.

Career Changers

Wanting to show how their existing experience is relevant to a data role.

Hiring Managers & HR Professionals

Need clear, skills-based insights without being technical experts themselves.

SMEs Recruiting Data Talent

Recruiting data talent for the first time.

Accountants & Finance Professionals

Developing new digital capabilities.

Careers Advisors

Supporting learners in documenting evidence for assessments or applications.

If you work in or around data, this tool is for you.

Why does it matter?

Jobs come and go. Your skills stay with you.

The IoA Portfolio helps you:

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Track your real-world skills and map them to Industry-relevant competencies.
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Upload and organise project work, certifications, feedback and more.
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Get ready for interviews, promotions and assessments with confidence.
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Present evidence in a clear, visual way that speaks to both experts and non-specialists.
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Reflect on progress and spot areas for development.
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Plan your next steps with greater clarity.

For Employers and Educators:

The Portfolio offers a way to understand data talent with greater accuracy, and to support learning that's measurable and meaningful. And used in conjunction with the IoA's Analyst Competency Framework, it helps to identify any gaps or skills you might need to master.

How does it work?

It couldn't be simpler:

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Create your IoA member profile

Start your journey by setting up your personalized space.

2

Upload evidence of your skills

Like documents, feedback, images, project outputs and more.

3

Tag your content

To key competencies and categories in the Analyst Competency Framework.

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Review your skills dashboard

Map your progress or where gaps exist for clear insights.

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Share your Portfolio

With employers, recruitment agencies and educational Institutes when you're ready.

Your Data, Your Control

Your information is securely stored and fully under your control. It's all under your control and stored under GDPR terms.

You decide if your profile is public to support your job application process or, if you prefer to keep it as a private record for your own career planning.

Find out more

Why not find out more about our portfolio and how it can work for you.

Graduates & Career Starters

Build your future in data with confidence. Learn to evidence your potential-beyond the CV.

Hiring Managers & HR

Need to hire analytics and data professionals? Know what to look for even if you don't "speak data".

Accountants & Finance Professionals

Modern finance is data-driven. Show your digital edge with a portfolio that proves your skills.

SMEs Making Digital Hires

You don't need to be an expert to hire one. The Portfolio helps you spot the right person-first time.

Ready to build yours?

The IoA Portfolio is free to use for members. Join us and start building a clearer, smarter career path in data and analytics.

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