The Spreadsheet

Training tracked in spreadsheets

  • ×No connection between training and skill gaps
  • ×Evidence lives in email or shared drives
  • ×Approvals happen by email or hallway conversation
  • ×No expiration tracking on completed training
  • ×Can’t prove training ROI to leadership
  • ×No org-wide view of training status
SkillsDB

Training managed as a system

  • Every training record linked to a specific skill
  • Evidence uploaded and attached to each submission
  • Structured approval workflow with audit trail
  • Automatic expiration monitoring and renewal
  • Training tied to proficiency — ROI is measurable
  • Training matrix shows status across the entire org

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18
Years in skills intelligence
F500
Enterprise customer base
SOC2
Type II certified + GDPR compliant
30+
Countries served
Worldwide
Major languages supported

Feature comparison

CapabilityThe SpreadsheetSkillsDB
Skill-linked training records
Evidence/document uploadManual
Approval workflow
Training expiration trackingAutomatic
Training matrix view
Proficiency impact measurement
Delegated approvers (SMEs)
Per-skill configuration
SOC2 / GDPR compliance
SkillsDB Product

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