Usage patterns
〈事〉のスキルを身につけるto acquire a skill (in something)
I want to acquire programming skills.
スキルを磨くto hone one's skills
I practice every day to hone my skills.
スキルを活かすto make use of one's skills
I can make use of my English skills in this job.
スキルが高いto have a high level of skill
He has a high level of design skill.