White Paper
7 Steps for Upskilling Your Workforce
Upskilling is vital for adapting to rapid workplace changes and involves identifying skill gaps, setting goals, and implementing personalized, blended learning strategies. Degreed’s 7-step process begins with identifying future skills aligned with business goals, assessing current capabilities, and setting achievable upskilling objectives. Learning is mapped to skills through diverse methods like self-directed content, team workshops, and on-the-job experiences. Progress is tracked using metrics such as skill ratings and employee growth. Matching skills to internal opportunities fosters career development and retention. Communicating success to leadership highlights upskilling's impact on engagement, innovation, and productivity.