Kahuna Skills Manager helps organizations manage and validate the skills of frontline and technical workers. Teams can curate skills frameworks, assign competencies and training by role, location, job code, or custom fields, and assess proficiency through checklists, quizzes, on-the-job training, or experiential learning. Configurable pathways can include workflows, validation methods, equivalencies, and prerequisites. Employee dashboards show role expectations, skills, training, and learning resources; managers can use a team matrix, talent search, capability planning, analytics, and reporting. The platform identifies skill gaps and supports targeted training and personalized development plans, with visibility into workforce readiness and validated skills data. Kahuna Maui Mobile supports iOS and Android, including offline work that later syncs with the web platform. Connections to HR, learning, and operations systems are available through flat-file uploads or APIs; listed integrations include Workday, Oracle, Infor, Relias, Indeavor, and QGenda. Kahuna says it maintains SOC 2 Type II certification and supports audit-ready records aligned with standards including OSHA, ISO, HSE, and Joint Commission. Pricing is available on request.
Who it is for
It suits organizations with frontline or technical workforces, including teams in healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and field service. It may be useful where skills validation, readiness tracking, and targeted development are priorities.
What is good
- Assessments include checklists, quizzes, and on-the-job training.
- Assignments can be based on roles and custom fields.
- Mobile app supports offline work and later synchronization.
- Integrates through APIs or flat-file uploads.
- Includes workforce readiness visibility and gap analysis.
What to know first
- Pricing is available only on request.
- No desktop app is listed; web access is offered.
Verdict
Kahuna Skills Manager focuses on validating skills and job readiness, while Kahuna distinguishes an LMS or LXP as focused on training delivery. Pricing requires a request for a demo.
Get started with Kahuna Skills Manager
- Visit the Kahuna Workforce website
- Request a demo through the product page
- Discuss pricing with Kahuna, which is available on request
- Use the web platform or Kahuna Maui Mobile on iOS or Android
- Connect existing systems through flat file uploads or API connections
Questions about Kahuna Skills Manager
How much does Kahuna Skills Manager cost?
Pricing is available on request. The product page directs prospective customers to request a demo.
Which platforms are supported?
The listed platforms are Android, iOS, and web. Kahuna Maui Mobile supports offline skills work and later synchronization with the web platform.
Can Skills Manager connect with other systems?
Yes. Connections to existing HR, learning, and operations systems can use flat file uploads or APIs. Kahuna lists Workday, Oracle, Infor, Relias, Indeavor, and QGenda among its integrations.
What kinds of organizations does it serve?
Kahuna describes Skills Manager as designed for frontline and technical workforces, including organizations in healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and field service.
Does it provide development plans and skills gap analysis?
Yes. It identifies skills gaps and supports targeted training and personalized development plans.
How does Kahuna distinguish Skills Manager from an LMS or LXP?
Kahuna says Skills Manager focuses on validating frontline skills and job readiness, while an LMS or LXP focuses on training delivery.
Compared on competency management software
- Assessment methods
- checklists, quizzes, on-the-job training, experiential learning, certifications
- Development plans
- Yes
- Competency gap analysis
- Yes
- Role competency mapping
- Yes
- API access
- Yes
- Mobile support
- both
