Create skill categories using sample data

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title: Create skill categories using sample data
description: Onboard your team quickly using the skill taxonomy framework provided with your application.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/servicenow-platform/skills-management/create-skill-categories-seed-data.html
release: australia
product: Skills Management
classification: skills-management
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Define the skill taxonomy, Configuring Skills Management, Skills Management, Manage people and work capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
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# Create skill categories using sample data

Onboard your team quickly using the skill taxonomy framework provided with your application.

## Before you begin

Role required: skill\_admin

## About this task

The sample data provides 150 records that you can use to get started building your skill taxonomy.

## Procedure

1.  [Activate](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/platform-administration/t_ActivateAPlugin.md) the Skills Library Data for Skills Management \(com.snc.skills\_management.seed\_data\) plugin.

2.  Navigate to **Skills** > **Skill Taxonomy**.

3.  In the **Skill Categories** list, review each category and set the **Add skills** field to **true** for all skill categories you want to add to your application.