Who is this article for?

Administrators responsible for managing and tracking external skills and qualifications for trainees.

Admin or Supervisor role is required.

This article provides an overview of how Ideagen Learning supports the recording and tracking of skills, competencies, and qualifications gained outside the platform. It also highlights how this functionality benefits both individual learners and the organisation.

Skills management

Ideagen Learning allows organisations to document external qualifications such as:

• Driver’s licenses
• Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) certificates
• Diplomas and other formal credentials

These records are stored within the platform to provide a complete view of a learner’s capabilities.

Benefits

Tracking external skills helps:

• Identify gaps in training and development
• Support compliance and workforce readiness
• Enhance individual performance
• Contribute to overall organisational success

Key points

• Skills can be added manually by Administrators or Supervisors.
• Each skill entry can include documentation and expiry dates.
• Skills are visible in the trainee’s profile for easy reference.
• Skills management complements internal training records.

Resources

• Managing trainee skills
• Allowing trainees to upload skills
• Navigating the Skills menu