---
title: "Bulk reclassify skills"
slug: "bulk-reclassify-skills"
tags: ["Totara Perform", "Totara Learn", "Site Administrator", "How-to", "Skills"]
updated: 2026-08-13T16:01:31Z
published: 2026-08-13T16:01:31Z
canonical: "totara.help/bulk-reclassify-skills"
---

> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://totara.help/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Bulk reclassify skills

Once you have created a [skill type](/totara-20/docs/create-a-competency-type) you will be able to bulk reclassify skills on your site. Bulk reclassification allows you to reclassify all skills assigned to a particular skill type (including no type or **Unclassified**) to another skill type.

1. Go to *Quick-access menu > Skills > Manage types*.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the page to the **Bulk reclassification** section.

![Skill types page displaying type list with skill counts and bulk reclassification options.](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/image-ERIU9X2B.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T07%3A15%3A31Z&se=2026-11-06T08%3A15%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xNWR10wK58sh4W4P7yiciobMugUCCphQWnYWr3106Sc%3D)
3. Select the type you wish to reclassify from the **Reclassify all items from this type** dropdown menu.
4. Click **Choose** next to the type you wish to reclassify the items to.

![Reclassification page showing the current skill type and available new types to select.](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/image-5IM6YKOC.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T07%3A15%3A31Z&se=2026-11-06T08%3A15%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xNWR10wK58sh4W4P7yiciobMugUCCphQWnYWr3106Sc%3D)
5. Click **Reclassify items** to complete.

Alternatively you can also bulk reclassify via the skill framework.

1. Go to *Quick-access menu > Skills*.
2. Click the name of the skill framework you want to work within.
3. Select **Reclassify items** from the **Bulk actions** dropdown list.
4. Scroll to the bottom of the **Manage types** page to find the **Bulk reclassification** section.
5. Select the type you wish to reclassify from the **Reclassify all items from this type** dropdown menu.
6. Click **Choose** next to the type you wish to reclassify the items to.
7. Click **Reclassify items** to complete.

![Course badge](https://cdn.document360.io/a007399b-031e-436b-999a-528240e16f58/Images/Documentation/course-badge__competencies-in-totara-perform.svg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-06T07%3A15%3A31Z&se=2026-11-06T08%3A15%3A31Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=xNWR10wK58sh4W4P7yiciobMugUCCphQWnYWr3106Sc%3D)Why not visit the Totara Academy for our latest course on [Skills](https://totara.community/mod/page/view.php?id=24498) 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](https://totara.community/) for more resources to help you get the most out of Totara.

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