You can change the skill type associated to a skill, this is referred to as reclassification. You can bulk reclassify skills or do it on an individual basis.
To reclassify a single skill, follow these steps:
Go to Quick-access menu > Skills.
Select the Skill framework containing the skill you wish to reclassify.
Click the cog icon (
) next to the skill you wish to reclassify.Click Change type alongside the Type settings.
Click Choose alongside the new type you wish to associate with the skill.
Click Reclassify items.
Remember to click Save changes.
The skill will now be reclassified and associated with your chosen skill type.
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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