The Skills Academy is an impactful approach to learning designed to address the unique needs of the Western Australian public sector workforce.
The first 12 courses are now available through The Skills Academy.
Each course includes a series of different learning formats and activities which are completed in a recommended sequence. Together they form a learning journey. This paced approach helps learners build new skills and behaviours and apply what they learn in their work each day.
The Skills Academy learning map
The Skills Academy is organised around 5 agency capability areas. These branch out to 12 learning pathways, each made up of relevant topics. The 120 courses sit below the topics.
Learners can use this learning map in discussions with their manager to identify relevant learning pathways and topics.
More information and resources to help you start your learning journey will be available when The Skills Academy goes live.
How do I log in to The Skills Academy?
Show moreIf you’re logging in for the first time, check your email for a message from The Skills Academy with the subject ‘New account’. Follow the prompts and links in this email to set up your password and access your account.
To review your personal information or log in to The Skills Academy once your account is set up use this How to log in to The Skills Academy platform help guide.
How do I reset my password for The Skills Academy?
Show moreFollow the steps in this How to reset your password help guide.
What do I do if my account creation link expires?
Show moreYour account creation link for The Skills Academy platform expires after 7 days. If this happens, go directly to The Skills Academy platform and select ‘Forgot your password’. Follow the steps from here to finish creating your account.
Who do I contact for technical issues?
Show moreHelp guides are on The Skills Academy to assist you with general troubleshooting such as navigating the platform and resetting your password. If you need further help contact the Service Centre.
How can The Skills Academy help me develop my skills?
Show moreAll courses in The Skills Academy have been intentionally designed to be engaging, practical and directly relevant to the WA public sector.
Details of each course are set out in the course catalogue in The Skills Academy to make it easy to see which courses best align to the learning needs and priorities of you and your agency.
Recognition of courses you complete is captured in a learner passport, a digital record of learning through The Skills Academy. It captures your learning achievements like completed courses and moves with you across participating agencies so your learning is recognised.
How do I know which learning pathway is right for me?
Show moreChoosing the right learning pathway through The Skills Academy for your development needs to be done in collaboration with your manager. Check the Learner Handbook on The Skills Academy platform for recommended ways of working with your manager as part of your development.
Here are some suggested steps:
- Talk with your manager about your current skills and areas for development.
- Explore the learning pathways and topics in The Skills Academy and identify which areas align with your development goals.
- Search The Skills Academy Course Catalogue on The Skills Academy platform to find course details including learning outcomes, activities and delivery methods.
- Work with your manager to create a development plan with courses in The Skills Academy that aligns the skills and capabilities you want to build based on your current role, future goals and the priorities of your agency.
Does The Skills Academy replace the mandatory learning modules and existing LMS in my agency?
Show moreNo, The Skills Academy does not replace your agency’s mandatory or existing training. However, your agency might choose to recognise some of The Skills Academy courses as meeting its mandatory learning.
Can I access The Skills Academy if I work in a regional area?
Show moreYes, you can access The Skills Academy regardless of where you work in Western Australia.
Fully digital courses are online at any time. Blended courses (courses with digital learning activities as well as facilitated workshops) are available either virtually or face to face in regional areas.
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