Yes, you can connect with other users on the Skills Development Platform to form support groups or seek mentorship. The platform offers a range of features designed to enhance engagement and collaboration, including a personal feed, bookmarks, and a builder tool. You can use these features to share content, collaborate on tasks, and connect with other users who share your interests and goals. Additionally, the platform offers a mentorship program that connects users with experienced mentors who can provide guidance and support as they develop their skills. To participate in the mentorship program, you can apply to become a mentee or a mentor, and the platform will match you with a suitable partner based on your interests and goals. Overall, the Skills Development Platform is designed to foster a supportive and collaborative learning environment, and offers a range of tools and resources to help users connect with each other and achieve their goals.

To search for and find content that is relevant to your interests and goals on the Skills Development Platform, you can use the query builder tool. This tool allows you to search for content based on skillsets, locations, and sources. To use the query builder, click on the relevant icon in the icon ribbon to open the query builder. From there, you can select a skillset, continent, country, or content source, and then refine your search by selecting one or more items from the list. You can also add additional filters using the “Add condition” or “Add condition group” buttons, and clarify the relationship between filters using the “And” or “Or” buttons. Once you are happy with your query, click on “Search” to see the results. If no items match your query, a suitable message will appear with a link to return to the previous search findings. You can refine and repeat the process as needed to find content that is relevant to your interests and goals.

To track your progress and set goals on the Skills Development Platform, you can use the journey tracker feature. This feature allows you to track your progress through content selection, formal evaluation, personal insights, set tasks, manager review, and goal completion. You can also compare your actual and target time for hard and soft skillsets, content, and tasks, and receive evidence-based CPD time and Skillset proficiency certificates for any period. Additionally, you can use the platform to set personal goals, external ROI comparisons, and learning history transfers, allowing you to track your progress over time and demonstrate your skills to potential employers or clients.

If you have any questions or technical issues while using the Skills Development Platform, you can contact the platform’s support team by clicking on the “Support” button in the platform footer. This will take you to a page where you can submit a support request or browse the platform’s knowledge base for answers to common questions. You can also use the platform’s chat feature to connect with other users and get help or advice from them.

You can earn learning points on the Skills Development Platform by consuming content or working on tasks. The number of points you earn depends on the type of content or task and the amount of time you spend on it. You can track your learning points on the Performance tracker and the Logged activity page. Once you have earned a certain number of learning points, you can be awarded digital trophies and Skillset proficiency certificates. You can also be entered into a prize draw for a free place at the Forum’s annual conference in London.

The Skills Development Platform takes the security and privacy of your personal information and learning data very seriously. The platform is built on a secure infrastructure that uses industry-standard encryption and authentication protocols to protect your data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or modification. The platform also complies with all relevant data protection laws and regulations, including the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA). AdditionDally, the platform allows you to control your own data and privacy settings, including the ability to delete your account and all associated data at any time. For more information on the platform’s security and privacy policies, please refer to the platform’s privacy policy and terms of use.