If you have multiple competencies you wish to add then you can add them in bulk.
To bulk add competencies, follow these steps:
- Go to Quick-access menu > Competencies.
- Click the name of the competency framework you wish to update.
- Select Add from the Bulk actions dropdown menu.
- Select the Parent competency.
- Enter each competency item you wish to add on a new line (i.e. one per line).
- Choose the Non-admin assignment availability (to allow either self-assignment or assignment to others by those with the correct permissions).
- Click Save changes.
Your new competency items now appear in the competency framework.
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