--- sourceDocument: xanadu Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/delta-vancouver-xanadu Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - xanadu Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3xv bundleId : - delta3xv --- Combined Skills Foundation release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu ============================================================================== Combined Skills Foundation release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu {#ariaid-title1} =============================================================================================== * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Consolidated page of all release notes for Skills Foundation from Vancouver to Xanadu. How to use this page -------------------- To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Skills Foundation release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Xanadu. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." Important information for upgrading Skills Foundation to Xanadu --------------------------------------------------------------- Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] New features ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for Skills Foundation. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | Skills core : Match the employee skills information with job architecture to drive business outcomes. : Translate your skill taxonomy seamlessly into the ServiceNow® Skills Foundation engine for a unified representation of skills data. Skills profile : Access a comprehensive skills profile for employees to view, add, update, and delete skills. See that various skills suggested under recommended, required, validated, and additional skills sections. : Search for and select recommended skills from the skills catalog with skills recommender. : Integrate skills sources, such as LinkedIn or resume, to auto-populate skills. : Pre-seed the essential skills that employees must have for a role on the employee's skills profile. Learning recommendations : Deliver learning recommendations to employees based on their skills profile. Proactive prompts : Support proactive engagement in the flow of work, prompting employees to update skills-related information to drive skills adoption. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Changes ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing Skills Foundation features. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Removed ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Skills Foundation features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Deprecations ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Skills Foundation features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Activation information ---------------------- Review information on how to activate Skills Foundation. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | Install Skills Foundation by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Additional requirements ----------------------- If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Skills Foundation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | [Proactive Prompts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=proactive-prompts-for-hrsd&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US)(2.0.0) is required for a multi-channel prompts experience. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Browser requirements -------------------- If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Skills Foundation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Accessibility information ------------------------- Review details on accessibility information for Skills Foundation, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Localization information ------------------------ If there are specific localization considerations for Skills Foundation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Highlight information --------------------- If there are specific highlight considerations for Skills Foundation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-skillsfoundation-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | * Build a customized career architecture by loading existing role data and employee data from the company in a predefined format. * View, add, and edit skills and related information in a central place to enable insights into skills, career planning, and employee growth. * Determine required and optional skills needed to perform a role. Recommend skills based on user's profile. Map related Role Levels within a Role Group and across Role Groups. * Provide suggestions to select roles and skills proficiencies and recommend learning courses to enable employee growth in their flow of work using [Proactive Prompts](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=proactive-prompts-for-hrsd&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). * Identify growth areas and help advance employee careers using [Talent Development Core](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=egd-landing-page&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). See for more information, [Skills Intelligence](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=skills-intelligence&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ]