---
title: "Skills"
slug: "what-are-skill-levels"
tags: ["Skill Levels", "Learning Goals"]
updated: 2026-03-23T16:54:16Z
published: 2026-03-23T16:54:16Z
canonical: "docs.thrivelearning.com/what-are-skill-levels"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Skills

**Skills** allow learners to track their progress and development in specific skills. Super Admins can configure skill levels, set permissions for who can update them, and control how they appear to other users across the platform.

## Configuring Skill Levels

1. On the Thrive menu, go to **Configure** > **Skills**. ![Configuration settings for skill levels and user permissions in the Thrive platform.](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(776).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-05T15%3A25%3A00Z&se=2026-11-05T16%3A25%3A00Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eanjH8jp7Qf0ZZPDX8%2FnGRUTWB4Uekg%2BDwKVGFAiDS8%3D)
2. Toggle **Enabled** on. ![Settings for skill levels with options for managers and users to adjust levels.](https://cdn.document360.io/3a0609fb-d96c-4ce1-aabe-d9338fb1e858/Images/Documentation/image(777).png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-05T15%3A25%3A00Z&se=2026-11-05T16%3A25%3A00Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=eanjH8jp7Qf0ZZPDX8%2FnGRUTWB4Uekg%2BDwKVGFAiDS8%3D)
3. Under **Skill levels**, enable the following options as needed:

| Option | Description |
| --- | --- |
| **Allow managers to set skill level** | Allows managers to set a user's current skill level. |
| **Allow users to set own skill level** | Allows users to set their own current skill level. (Requires **Allow managers to set skill level** to be enabled.) |
| **Allow managers to set desired skill level** | Allows managers to set a user's desired skill level. |
| **Allow users to set desired skill level** | Allows users to set their own desired skill level as a personal development goal. (Requires **Allow managers to set desired skill level** to be enabled.) |
| **Allow learners to hide skill level** | Allows users to hide their skill levels from other users across Thrive. When hidden, other users will see skill names only. Super Admins retain full visibility at all times. |
4. In **Number of Levels**, set up to 10 skill levels for users to progress through. Click **Add Level** to add a new level, or click **X** to remove one. You can rename levels at any time. By default, the levels are **Beginner**, **Intermediate**, and **Advanced**.
5. Click **Save**.

Skill levels are now configured. Users can set a current and desired skill level for any skill on their profile and progress by completing content configured to boost that skill.

> [!NOTE]
> Note:
> 
> Depending on the permissions you've enabled, users or their managers can also update skill levels manually.

A goal is a structured outcome that combines various learning elements, such as tasks, content items, and recommendations, into a single checklist for completion. Goals help learners track progress and stay focused on achieving specific learning objectives.

Any learning material in Thrive, including courses, quizzes, videos, documents, external links, and user-generated resources. Content serves to educate, engage, and assess learners, supporting a wide range of learning experiences across the platform.