Career professionals utilise digital technology in guidance efficiently and appropriately.

The career professional has knowledge and understanding of

• the role of digital technology in guidance work and its impact on the guidance process
• different digital tools and solutions that are relevant to the guidance process
• clients' varying needs and capabilities to use digital technology in guidance
• the importance of digital guidance materials´ accessibility
• opportunities and limitations of digital technology in guidance work
• the importance of data protection and privacy when using digital technology in guidance work
• the role of digital technology in supporting their professional development and its impact on expanding and updating their competency

The career professional is able to

• choose the most appropriate digital tools and solutions for different guidance situations based on the client's or group's needs
• select and use digital guidance resources that are accessible
• use digital technology to store data and protect client data in compliance with applicable data protection regulations and practices
• assess the impact of digital technologies in the guidance process and, if necessary, make changes to the technologies used to improve the quality of the guidance process
• use digital technology in the development of their professional expertise, for example, by participating in online training, following online content related to the field and participating in professional networks
• comply with the principles of data security and privacy in the use of digital technology and ensure the secure storage and protection of client data
• continuously develop their competency and keep up to date with technological development and its impact on guidance work by adapting their activities and methods to meet the opportunities and challenges posed by technology