Skill-gap learning plan

A worksheet to turn missing skills into a small, realistic plan with a project you can show. Nothing here is stored — copy it somewhere you keep notes.

Open a job and use Compare with my experience to fill this in automatically, or copy the blank worksheet below.

Select the text and copy it

SKILL: [skill]
Seen in __ of __ postings — required / preferred
What I already know: ____
Free or low-cost resource: ____ (cost: ____)
Practice project I can show: ____
Hours per week: ____   Target date: ____
Evidence I will add to My experience: ____

Free or low-cost places to start

O*NET OnLine — O*NET (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor), checked 2026-10-13
Apprenticeship.gov — U.S. Department of Labor, checked 2026-10-13
My Next Move — O*NET (sponsored by the U.S. Department of Labor), checked 2026-10-13

No course or certificate guarantees a job. Check costs and conditions with each provider.

Next step

Read the skill-gap guide