Guides
What is a skills matrix?
Definition, examples, uses and how to create one.
How to build a skills matrix
Choose skills, set a scale, collect ratings, act on gaps.
Skills matrix examples
Worked examples for IT, engineering, sales and finance teams.
Skills matrix vs competency matrix
What each one records and when you need both.
Skills gap analysis
How to find, measure and close skills gaps, step by step.
How to assess employee skills
Assessment methods, rating scales and avoiding bias.
What is a training matrix?
What to include, a worked example and keeping it current.
What is a competency framework?
Competencies, levels and how to build a framework.
Upskilling vs reskilling vs cross-skilling
The differences, and how to choose.
Skills matrix software vs spreadsheet
When Excel is enough, and when it isn't.
Templates
Free skills matrix template (Excel)
Rating scale, colour-coded matrix, certificate tracker and gap summary.