The pathway
How you actually get there, here
How you become one varies far more by country than what one does. This is the UK route. Most people take one of these ways in; the right one depends on where you're starting from.
- 1
Technical Writer / Content Creator
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- User-centred writing, ability to simplify complex topics, content review processes, working with SMEs.
You're ready to move on when
- You've consistently produced clear, accurate content for a technical audience.
- You're comfortable taking raw information and structuring it into a coherent document.
- You've successfully managed content through a review and approval process.
- 2
Customer Support / Service Desk Agent
3-4 yearsSkills to master
- Deep understanding of customer pain points, common questions, problem-solving, empathy, knowledge of products/services.
You're ready to move on when
- You've regularly used a knowledge base to answer customer questions.
- You've identified gaps in existing knowledge and suggested new content.
- You're excellent at explaining complex solutions in simple terms to customers.
- 3
Junior Knowledge Content Coordinator
1-2 yearsSkills to master
- Basic content formatting, publishing workflows, metadata application, adherence to style guides.
You're ready to move on when
- You've mastered the basics of content entry and maintenance within a KM system.
- You consistently produce accurate work and follow all established processes.
- You're keen to take on more responsibility for content ownership and strategy.