Understanding the Cadspec Skills Gap Analysis: Unlocking Your Team’s Full Potential

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For a detailed explanation of the Skills Gap Analysis process, Alex runs through everything you need to know in the video below. The video covers how the assessment works, what is measured, and the practical benefits it provides for teams using Autodesk software.

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What is a Skills Gap Analysis?

A Skills Gap Analysis is an assessment process that evaluates the proficiency of your workforce with Autodesk software. It is not a test in the traditional sense, and there is no pass or fail. Instead, it provides a clear picture of where knowledge is strong and where additional support or training could have the greatest impact.

The Cadspec Skills Gap Analysis is conducted through an online multiple-choice questionnaire. Questions are carefully designed to cover core and advanced functionality relevant to the software in use. The assessment is tailored to your organisation, ensuring that the results reflect the type of design work your team actually performs.

Importantly, the analysis is anonymous and confidential, focusing on the team as a whole rather than individual performance. This approach enables leaders to make informed decisions without singling out individual users.

Why Conduct a Skills Gap Analysis?

Inconsistent skill levels can lead to inefficiencies, errors, and reduced confidence when using software. A Skills Gap Analysis helps organisations:

• Identify areas of strength and weakness across the team
• Provide a structured foundation for training and development
• Optimise workflows and reduce the risk of errors
• Maximise the return on investment in software tools

By understanding where gaps exist, teams can focus learning where it matters most, ensuring that training is both relevant and effective.

How the Cadspec Skills Gap Analysis Works

1. Assessment – Your team completes the online questionnaire. There is no time limit, and participants answer based on their own knowledge.
2. Analysis – Results are reviewed by Cadspec technical specialists, highlighting areas of strength and potential improvement.
3. Report – A bespoke report is provided, offering insights into team capability, recommended priorities, and suggested training paths tailored to your workflows.
4. Actionable Recommendations – Using the data gathered, organisations can implement targeted training that is both efficient and impactful.

Throughout the process, your Cadspec account manager is available to answer questions and provide support, ensuring the assessment is smooth and productive.

The Benefits of a Skills Gap Analysis

The Cadspec Skills Gap Analysis is more than a snapshot of current capability. It is a tool for planning, development and continuous improvement. Teams benefit in several ways:

• Training is targeted and relevant, addressing actual gaps rather than assumed needs
• Performance and confidence increase as knowledge gaps are filled
• Time spent on unnecessary training is minimised
• Teams are better prepared to adopt new tools and processes as software evolves

By focusing on team capability rather than individual performance, organisations can make decisions that improve collective efficiency and productivity.

Building a Future-Proof Team

Technology is advancing rapidly, and continuous learning is essential to staying competitive. The Skills Gap Analysis provides a foundation for informed, data-driven training decisions, helping teams to adapt to new software updates, emerging functionality and evolving workflows.

Investing time in understanding your team’s capabilities is the first step to improving output, reducing rework and maintaining confidence in daily tasks. Smarter teams deliver smarter design.

Take the Next Step

For more information, watch Alex’s Skills Gap Analysis video above to see exactly how the process works and the benefits it offers your team.

If you are ready to understand your team’s strengths and identify areas for development, book your Skills Gap Analysis today. Available for Inventor, AutoCAD and Revit, it is a practical, focused way to support continuous learning and maximise your team’s potential.