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More than 1,000 organisations now use the Skills Framework for the Information Age (SFIA). The accredited organisation delivering IDCL (international version of the European Computer Driving Licence) training and courseware to the current syllabus in China, who have also developed a SFIA-mapped course aimed at the Chinese market. Sino International Software Engineering (SISE) is an advanced software engineering course with methodology and project management. It is certified by the Irish Computer Society SkillsCert Programme, and also references CMMI (Capability Maturity Model Integration) certification that is managed by Carnegie Melon. Adding SFIA to manage and demonstrate individual skills is perhaps another way for a relatively-fledgling industry in China to develop itself in potential European Markets. Also in progress are initiatives including the European e-skills ILB portal that aims to support companies and individuals.