Adding a skill in Skills Foundation

  • Release version: Australia
  • Updated March 12, 2026
  • 1 minute to read

    • Add the skills required across your organization by Identifying the skills you currently have and might need. These skills can be associated with people and roles to deliver employee growth.

    Before you begin

    Role required: sn_skills_int.admin

    Procedure

    1. Navigate to All > Skills Foundation > Skills.
    2. Select New.
    3. Enter a name and description for the skill.
    4. In the Level type field, select an appropriate skill level type.

      The available level types are:

      • Generic
      • Behavioral
      • Experience
      • Language
      • Technical
      Note:
      The Generic level type is available by default. For the remaining level types, you must select the option to install the skills demo data.
      For more information on defining a skill level type, see Define a skill level type.
    5. Activate the skill by selecting the Active check box.
      The source field indicates whether the skills are managed Skills Foundation or by the admin.
    6. Click Submit.