--- title: How do I change a user's Skillset? description: Learn how leaders and administrators can change a user’s Skillset in YakTrak so goals and coaching target the right skills. --- [Skip to content](https://support.yaktrak.com.au/knowledge-base/how-do-i-change-a-users-skill-set#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [More support](https://support.yaktrak.com.au/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![download.png\]](https://support.yaktrak.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/download.png?height=40&name=download.png) Open main navigation Close main navigation - English Show submenu for translations - [More support](https://support.yaktrak.com.au/kb-tickets/new) - Go to YakTrak.com.au Go to YakTrak.com.au How can we help you? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [YakTrak Support](https://support.yaktrak.com.au/?hsLang=en) 2. [Members](https://support.yaktrak.com.au/members?hsLang=en) # How do I change a user's Skillset? ## Use this article when you need to update a team member’s Skillset so their goals and coaching focus on the right skills. **What is a Skillset?** Skillsets are an important part of the YakTrak platform. They: - Control which skills appear as **areas of focus** for goals and coaching. - Ensure team members are being coached to the **most relevant skills**. - Help your organisation understand which skills are coached most often and measure **speed to competence**. **Who can update Skillsets?** - **Leaders** can update the Skillsets of team members **in their own team**. - **Administrators** can update Skillsets for **any user** in the organisation. --- ### How to update a Skillset ### Step 1: Open the team member’s profile 1. From the YakTrak **main menu**, click **Members**. 2. You’ll see all team members you have permission to update. 3. Click the **name** of the team member whose Skillset you want to change. ![](https://support.yaktrak.com.au/hs-fs/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/image-png-Mar-14-2024-04-41-00-1688-AM.png?width=670&height=300&name=image-png-Mar-14-2024-04-41-00-1688-AM.png) ### Step 2: Edit the Skillset 1. In the team member’s profile, find the **Skillset** section. 2. Click the **pencil (edit) icon** next to Skillset. 3. A dropdown list of available Skillsets will appear. 4. Select the **Skillset** that is most relevant for this team member. 5. 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