Once you have set up your competency types, you can associate competency items with them.
- Go to Quick-access menu > Competencies.
- Click the name of the competency framework you want to work in.
- In the Actions column for the competency click the cog icon (
). - Alongside the Type setting click Change type.
- Next to the type you wish to reclassify the item to click Choose.
- Click Re-classify items to confirm your selection.
- Click Save changes in the competency items settings.

You can also bulk reclassify items within a framework. You can read more about how to do this on the Reclassify competencies page of this Help documentation.
Why not visit the Totara Academy for our latest course on Skills in Totara. Here you can learn more on how to use skills, see best practice, and give it a go yourself.
Join the Totara Community for more resources to help you get the most out of Totara.
© Copyright 2026 Totara Learning Solutions. All rights reserved.