Use project skills and requirements

Use skills on projects and activities so planners can match the right employees.

Skills help you define which employees are suitable for a project or activity.

Use them when the work needs a specific qualification or specialization.

1

Open the project or activity

Open the record you want to update.

2

Find the Skills field

Open the project details.

Then locate Skills.

3

Select the required skills

Choose one or more skills.

Add a new skill if needed.

4

Save the change

Save the project or activity.

Why skills help

Skills help you:

• match the right employees to the work
• filter employees during planning
• keep specialized work with qualified people

Frequently asked questions

Can I use skills on the project and the activity?

Yes.

Use the level that fits your process.

Can one project use more than one skill?

Yes.

Select all skills that apply.

Do skills help during planning?

Yes.

They help planners find the right employees faster.

Related topics

• Use project activities
• Use the Project Planning Board