skillwhich
Skillwhich is a framework and reference model for describing and matching skills to tasks, roles, and learning opportunities. It standardizes how skills are defined, measured, and communicated across education, industry, and digital platforms.
Origin and development: The concept emerged in the mid-2010s from researchers and practitioners seeking a language
Structure and taxonomy: Skillwhich uses hierarchical Skill Trees, where each Skill entry includes a name, domain,
Data model and interoperability: The model defines core entities such as Skill, Competency, ProficiencyLevel, Evidence, LearningObject,
Applications and usage: Individuals use Skillwhich to build portable skill portfolios and learning plans; organizations use
Reception and challenges: Proponents emphasize transparency, portability, and better workforce planning. Critics raise concerns about governance,
See also: O*NET, ESCO, DigComp, competency model, skill taxonomy.