Skills Taxonomy Template

A skills taxonomy is a structured framework used by organisations to systematically classify, manage, and develop the skills needed across their workforce. It helps businesses define job roles, map out skill hierarchies, align training with business needs, and create clear pathways for employee development. By categorising skills into levels and competencies, organisations can enhance workforce planning, upskilling initiatives, and hiring strategies.

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Here's What's Inside

Our Skills Taxonomy template is an easy-to-use Google Sheet that allows you to analyse skills according to:

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Departments

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Categories

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Skill clusters

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Parent & sub-skills

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Specific competencies & proficiency levels

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Roles & business impacts

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Training Resources

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Certification Requirements & Expiry Date

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