technical skills
Learned practical abilities
Technical skills are learned abilities specific to a particular job, trade, or field—the practical know-how required to perform specialized tasks.
A welder's technical skills include reading blueprints and operating equipment; a programmer's include writing code and debugging.
Distinguished from soft skills like communication or teamwork, technical skills can typically be measured and certified: The job listing required technical skills in Python and SQL.
- graphic designArranging images and text
- programmingWriting software instructions
- tech stackCombined programming technologies used
- cybersecurityProtection of digital systems
- roboticsAutomaton design field
database management · laboratory techniques · welding · vocational training · cloud computing · web development · training · certification · software testing · data entry · video editing · artificial intelligence · HVAC systems · fluid mechanics · 3D printing · know-how · chemical synthesis · aptitude
- abilitiesstrength, agility, endurance, flexibility, dexterity
- apprenticeshipapprentice, trainee, intern, novice, mentee
- employabilityresume, cover letter, job application, job search, professionalism
- expertiseexpertise, skill, mastery, proficiency, competence
- Job Qualificationsqualifications, experience, credentials, degree, certifications
- work skillsadaptability, communication, creativity, dependability, initiative
technical skillssoft skills
Interpersonal workplace competencies
people skills · interpersonal skills · social skills · emotional intelligence · communication skills
technical skillsnatural talent
innate ability · raw talent · giftedness · intuition · instinct