Quick Summary: Surveys are questionnaires assigned to you by your manager or administrator. This article explains how to find, complete, and submit surveys in SkillsDB.
Overview
Surveys in SkillsDB are structured questionnaires that your organization uses to gather information about skills, development needs, certifications, and other workplace topics. When a manager or administrator creates a survey and assigns it to you, it appears in your personal survey list for you to complete. Surveys can contain a variety of question types — from simple yes/no questions to rating scales, open-ended text responses, and file uploads. Some questions are required and must be answered before you can submit the survey. Others are optional and can be skipped. Your responses are saved automatically as you move between questions, so you can pause and return to a survey at any time without losing your progress. Once you submit a survey, you can view your responses but cannot edit them.Prerequisites
Before responding to a survey, you need:- Access requirement: A SkillsDB user account
- Setup requirement: At least one survey assigned to you by a manager or administrator
Understanding Your Surveys
Select Surveys from the left sidebar to open the My Surveys page. This page displays all surveys that have been assigned to you. At the top of the page, status filter chips let you quickly filter your surveys:- All — shows every survey assigned to you
- Not Started — surveys you have not yet opened
- In Progress — surveys you have started but not submitted
- Completed — surveys you have submitted
- Past Due — surveys whose due date has passed without submission
| Column | Description |
|---|---|
| Survey Name | The title of the survey |
| Status | Your current progress on the survey (see status definitions below) |
| Due Date | The date by which the survey should be completed |
| Completion Date | The date you submitted your responses (populated after submission) |
Survey statuses
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Not Started | The survey has been assigned to you but you have not yet opened it |
| In Progress | You have started the survey but have not yet submitted your responses |
| Completed | You have submitted all required responses |
| Past Due | The due date has passed and the survey has not been completed |
How to Respond to a Survey
Step 1: Open the survey- Select Surveys from the left sidebar
- Locate the survey you want to complete in the My Surveys list
- Select the action button to open the survey:
- Start — appears when the survey status is Not Started
- Continue — appears when the survey status is In Progress
- Select Next to save your current response and advance to the next question
- Select Previous to return to the previous question
- Select any question in the table of contents on the left side of the screen to jump directly to that question
Note: Your response is automatically saved each time you select Next or navigate to a different question. If you close the survey and return later, your answers will be preserved.
- Green dot — question answered
- Blue dot — current question
- Gray dot — question not yet answered
| Question type | How to answer |
|---|---|
| Multiple Choice | Select one or more checkboxes or radio buttons |
| Yes / No | Select Yes or No |
| Rating | Select a number on the scale (for example, 1 through 5) |
| Likert Scale | Select a response option on the agreement or frequency scale |
| Dropdown | Select one or more options from the dropdown menu |
| Short Text | Type a brief response in the text field |
| Long Text | Type a detailed response in the text area |
| Document Upload | Upload one or more files (see file requirements below) |
| Certification Update | Review and confirm or update your certification details |
Note: Rating scales and other configurable question types may use different ranges depending on how your administrator has set up the survey.
- Accepted formats:
.jpg,.png,.pdf,.docx,.xlsx,.txt,.csv - Maximum file size: 10 MB per file
- Maximum number of files: 5 per upload question
- Select Go Back to Edit to return to the survey and change any responses
- Select Complete Survey to submit your responses
Viewing a Completed Survey
After submitting a survey, you can view your responses at any time, but you cannot edit them.- Select Surveys from the left sidebar
- Locate the completed survey in the My Surveys list (status shows Completed)
- Select View
Note: Standard users cannot edit survey responses after submission. If you need to update a response, contact your manager or administrator.
Common Questions
Can I save my progress and return to a survey later?
Can I save my progress and return to a survey later?
Yes. SkillsDB automatically saves your responses each time you navigate to a different question. If you close the survey or leave the page, your progress is preserved. When you return, select Continue from the My Surveys list to pick up where you left off. The survey status shows In Progress until you submit.
Can I change my answers before submitting?
Can I change my answers before submitting?
Yes. You can navigate back to any previous question and change your response at any time before selecting Complete Survey. Use the Previous button or select any question in the table of contents sidebar to return to it. Your updated response is saved when you navigate away from that question.
Can I edit my responses after I submit the survey?
Can I edit my responses after I submit the survey?
No. Once you select Complete Survey and your responses are submitted, they cannot be edited. You can view your completed responses by selecting View in the My Surveys list. If you need to correct a submitted response, contact your manager or administrator.
What happens if I miss the due date?
What happens if I miss the due date?
If the due date passes before you submit, the survey status changes to Past Due. A past due survey may still be accessible — select Continue to check if the survey is still open. If the survey has been closed by the administrator, it will no longer be available to complete.
Do I have to answer every question?
Do I have to answer every question?
Only questions marked Required must be answered before you can submit the survey. Questions without a Required badge are optional and can be left blank. The Complete Survey button remains disabled until all required questions have been answered.
Are my survey responses anonymous?
Are my survey responses anonymous?
No. Survey responses in SkillsDB are linked to your user account. Your manager and administrator can see that your responses came from you. If you have questions about how your responses are used, contact your manager or administrator.
Why don't I see any surveys?
Why don't I see any surveys?
Surveys are only visible in your My Surveys list when a manager or administrator has assigned a survey to you. If the list is empty, no surveys have been assigned to your account yet. Contact your manager if you believe you should have received a survey.
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Need Help?
If you run into any issues or have questions, reach out to your organization’s SkillsDB administrator or contact SkillsDB Support.