Once you have created a skill scale with a number of values in it and set the proficient value, you may later wish to change these.
To edit a skill scale, follow these steps:
Go to Quick-access menu > Skills.
Scroll to the bottom of the Manage skills page.
Find the skill scale you wish to edit.
Click the cog icon (
) in the Options column.Make the changes required and click Save changes.

Next steps
The Totara Academy has a whole course dedicated to using Skills in Totara. Here you can learn more on how to use skills, see best practice, and give it a go yourself.
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