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
Knowledge Sharing Coordinator (L2)
2-3 yearsSkills to master
- Independently managing content areas, running small content projects, basic stakeholder engagement, and identifying knowledge gaps.
You're ready to move on when
- Consistently delivering high-quality content updates and small projects on time.
- Proactively identifying areas for content improvement without being asked.
- Successfully onboarding new SMEs to the knowledge contribution process.
- Receiving positive feedback on your ability to clarify complex information.
- 2
Content Specialist / Technical Writer
3-5 yearsSkills to master
- Excellent writing and editing skills, ability to translate complex information, understanding of content structures, and basic content lifecycle management.
You're ready to move on when
- Demonstrating a strong portfolio of clear, concise, and accurate documentation.
- Taking initiative to improve content processes beyond just writing.
- Showing interest in information architecture and how content is organised and found.
- Actively seeking feedback on content effectiveness and user experience.
- 3
L&D Specialist (with KM focus)
4-6 yearsSkills to master
- Understanding of adult learning principles, instructional design, content creation for learning, and experience with learning platforms.
You're ready to move on when
- Designing and delivering effective learning materials that incorporate knowledge sharing.
- Demonstrating an understanding of how knowledge retention impacts performance.
- Showing an interest in how knowledge is accessed and applied 'just-in-time' in the workflow.
- Proactively identifying opportunities to turn learning content into shareable knowledge assets.