Achievement paths can be set up when you are creating a skill, or you can come back to the skill and add one at a later date. If you are adding the achievement path during creation, simply click the Achievement paths tab then follow from step 5 below, otherwise follow these steps:
Go to Quick-access menu > Skills.
Click the name of the skill framework containing the skill for which you wish to set an achievement path.
When the framework loads, click the name of the skill for which you want to set the path.
Click the pencil icon (
) next to the Achievement paths section.From the Add achievement path dropdown menu select the path you want to add (see Available achievement paths).
Click Apply changes when you are done.

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