Learning by doing?

[Böle 1]

Is it possible to learn a speciality skill by putting a free colonist to work, like it was in the original Colonization?

 

[Rub'Rum]

no .

 

[Böle 1]

Ok. So I assume it's impossible to have a single master sugar planter in the whole game if there aren't any natives that teach that skill?

 

[Gliese 581]

Ok. So I assume it's impossible to have a single master sugar planter in the whole game if there aren't any natives that teach that skill?

Correct, the best you can do is get a native convert to work it. Raising rebel sentiment also gives production bonuses (for all workers).