Skills tagging
Translate curricula into skills
Easily convert your course content into the language of skills, powered by Lightcast.
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Bridge education to employment for your students with validated portfolios and comprehensive skills reporting.
Frequently asked questions
How are skills defined?
Most skills come with a descriptive definition. In addition to grouping skills by similarity, they also sort them according to three classifications: Common Skills are prevalent across many different occupations and industries, including both personal attributes and learned skills. (e.g. "Communication" or "Microsoft Excel"). These include soft skills, human skills, and general competencies. Specialized Skills are more specific They’re primarily required within a subset of occupations or equip one to perform a specific task (like "NumPy" or "Hotel Management"). These are sometimes known as technical skills or hard skills. Certifications are recognizable qualification standards assigned by industry or education bodies (including “Cosmetology License” or “Certified Cytotechnologist”).
What’s the difference between this and O*NET?
Top-down, highly structural approaches like O*NET are useful for seeing long-term trends, but difficult to maintain and keep relevant as the world of work keeps changing. The Lightcast library is faster and more agile.
How often does the classification change?
Monthly; each release contains new skills and updates to how existing skills are identified.
