Skills Matrix
by CrowgridSee your team's skills and spot gaps instantly
Rate employees across skills, visualize results on a heatmap, and spot gaps by department. A simple competency mapping tool for HR teams and managers.
Features
Competency mapping that's visual, simple, and actionable.
Heatmap matrix
A color-coded grid showing every employee's skill level at a glance. Red, yellow, and green make gaps and strengths immediately visible.
Configurable rating scales
Define your own rating levels with custom labels and colors. The system seeds sensible defaults so you can start immediately.
Department analysis
Group employees by department and see averaged competency scores. Identify which teams need upskilling and where your top talent sits.
How it works
Build your skills matrix in minutes.
Add employees and skills
Register your team members with their departments. Define the skills and competencies you want to track across your organization.
Rate competencies
Assign ratings to each employee-skill combination using your rating scale. The heatmap updates in real time as you fill in scores.
Analyze and act
Use the dashboard to view individual profiles, department averages, and top talent rankings. Identify gaps and plan training accordingly.
Everything you need, nothing you don't
Focused competency management for HR teams and managers.
Visual heatmap
Color-coded matrix that makes skill levels obvious at a glance. No spreadsheet formulas or manual coloring needed.
Top talent identification
Aggregate scores automatically highlight your highest-performing employees across all competencies.
Department grouping
Create departments inline and assign employees. View competency averages by department for strategic planning.
Custom rating scales
Define rating levels that match your organization's language — from beginner to expert, or any custom scale you prefer.
Individual profiles
Drill into each employee's competency profile to see strengths, weaknesses, and areas for development.
Works on any device
Access your skills matrix from desktop, tablet, or phone. Data syncs automatically across all devices.
Trusted by teams who invest in their people
See how others use Skills Matrix to develop their teams.
"We replaced a massive Excel spreadsheet with this and immediately spotted skill gaps we'd been ignoring for months."
Deniz K.
HR Manager
"The heatmap view is brilliant. In our quarterly reviews, we pull it up and everyone instantly sees where we need to invest in training."
Patricia V.
Team Lead
"Being able to see top talent across departments helped us make better decisions about project assignments and promotions."
Stefan H.
Operations Director
CrowgridSkills Matrix is part of Crowgrid—a collection of focused tools designed to bring clarity and structure to everyday work.
Simple pricing
Start free. Upgrade when your team grows.
Learn & Resources
Guides to help you build effective competency frameworks.
How to build a skills matrix for your team
A practical guide to identifying the right skills, setting up rating scales, and getting your team onboard.
Identifying skill gaps before they become problems
Learn to spot competency gaps early and turn them into training opportunities.
Using skills data for better hiring decisions
How your existing skills matrix can inform what to look for in your next hire.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Skills Matrix.