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knowledge management

ESCO reuse: sector-specific

The process of collecting, structuring and sharing information and knowledge within an organisation, which allows for a more efficient distribution of expertise and increased collaboration.

knowledge management — the process of collecting, structuring and sharing information and knowledge within an organisation, which allows for a more efficient distribution of expertise and increased collaboration. ESCO classifies it as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill within knowledge.

Category: knowledge › management and administration Also known as: knowledge management techniques, information management techniques, knowledge management process, information management, information management process

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Frequently asked questions

What is knowledge management?

The process of collecting, structuring and sharing information and knowledge within an organisation, which allows for a more efficient distribution of expertise and increased collaboration.

What category of skill is knowledge management?

ESCO classifies knowledge management under the knowledge category, specifically in the management and administration subcategory.

How transferable is knowledge management between industries?

ESCO tags knowledge management as a sector-specific (rooted in one industry) skill — a signal of how portable it is when you change field.

Is knowledge management the same as knowledge management techniques?

Yes — knowledge management is also known as knowledge management techniques, information management techniques, knowledge management process, information management, or information management process. They refer to the same underlying capability in the ESCO taxonomy.

How can I learn knowledge management?

The most reliable path is to pick a job or project that demands knowledge management and learn through delivery. Complement that with role-specific roadmaps and short courses. Explore the occupations below to see where this skill is used in practice.

Data: ESCO v1.2.1 (CC-BY-4.0). Durability framework informed by McKinsey Global Institute (Nov 2025). See our methodology.