--- title: "Cornerstone Implementation Services | Certified Partner" source: https://octily.com/consulting/implementation/ description: "Certified Cornerstone implementation for Learning, Workforce AI, Performance, Recruiting and more. From planning to go-live, we help you launch with confidence." --- # Cornerstone Implementation Implementing Cornerstone isn't just about getting the platform live. It's about setting it up so people actually enjoy using it. Every organization works differently, and your Cornerstone implementation should reflect that. We keep projects practical, take the time to understand your people, processes and goals, and configure Cornerstone around the way your teams work. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=consulting-services) [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) Add to Wishlist Implementation roadmap Cornerstone Learning + Workforce AI Discover Design Configure Validate Go Live UAT In progress Go-live In 3 weeks ![L'Osteria](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/l-osteria-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139634) ![Samsung](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/samsung-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969141588) ![Siltronic](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/siltronic-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142320) ![DHL Group](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/dhl-group-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136675) ![AAK](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/aak-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136007) ![McDonald's](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/mcdonald-s-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969140433) ![HELM](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/helm-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139074) ![OlyBet](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/olybet-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969140976) ![Helen](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/helen-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969138228) ![Technip Energies](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/technip-energies-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142825) ![Haskoning](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/haskoning-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969137915) ![DKV Mobility](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/dkv-mobility-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136951) ![Xella](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/xella-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969143384) ![Sobi](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/sobi-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142577) ![BAUER](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/bauer-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969136344) ![Miltenyi Biotec](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/miltenyi-biotec-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969140692) ![Reinhausen](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/reinhausen-logo-grayscale.png?v=1777990495) ![Sidel](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/sidel-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969142022) ![Electrolux](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/electrolux-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969137249) ![Generali](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/generali-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969137535) ![Linde](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/linde-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139854) ![Wienerberger](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/wienerberger-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969143116) ![Henkel](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/client-logos/henkel-logo-grayscale.png?v=1771969139398) Getting the most out of your platform ## Most implementation projects focus on getting the platform live. We focus on getting it right. You've invested in an LMS. Now it's time to make it a success. Every organization has different needs and goals, which is why we don't believe in standard implementations. A successful implementation isn't just about configuration. It's about creating a platform that's easy to navigate, easy to manage and easy for employees to use. Cornerstone Learning, Performance, Recruiting, Succession, Workforce AI, Galaxy or CSX. We configure Cornerstone to fit the way your teams work. That's how your LMS investment delivers value from day one and keeps delivering long after go-live. Implementation Built right. Ready to grow. Learning Workforce AI Branding Reporting Security Adoption Integrations Permissions Cornerstone Learning Performance Recruiting Workforce AI Experience Integrations Permissions Reporting Security Structure & navigation Processes & workflows Data & integration Implementation ## We build the right foundation for success. A successful implementation is more than configuration. We set up Cornerstone to fit the way your organization works today and scale with you tomorrow. - For your people Easy to navigate and a great experience from day one. - For your teams Simple to manage, with the right tools and permissions. - For your organization Built to deliver value now and grow over time. Clear strategy Aligned to your goals and priorities. Right from the start Configured correctly the first time. Ready to grow A platform that adapts as you do. Lasting impact Adoption, efficiency and results. Supporting the full Cornerstone journey ## Years of hands-on experience across the Cornerstone ecosystem ### Cornerstone Learning Learning management, certifications, compliance, curricula, learning assignments, transcripts and learner experiences. ### Workforce AI Skills, AI recommendations, personalized learning, career development, Galaxy capabilities and workforce intelligence. ### Performance Goals, reviews, competency management, succession planning and career development, configured so managers and employees can run them without a manual. ### Recruiting Career sites, onboarding, candidate experiences and hiring workflows that match your brand and how your hiring team really operates. ### Extended Enterprise Learning experiences for customers, partners and external users, including branded portals, commerce and reporting. ### Integrations HRIS, Single Sign-On (SSO), APIs, reporting, content providers and third-party integrations. Working together ## How we get you to go-live and beyond 1. 1 ### Understand Explore together how your organization works, what success looks like and your plans for the future before anything gets configured. 2. 2 ### Plan Turn requirements into a clear and practical implementation plan, timeline and platform structure. 3. 3 ### Configure Set up Cornerstone, permissions, workflows and integrations with long-term management in mind. 4. 4 ### Test Validate the setup with the people who'll actually be using it before go-live. 5. 5 ### Go-live Launch with confidence while supporting administrators and users through the first weeks. 6. 6 ### Grow Go-live is just the beginning. We continue supporting you with adoption, optimization, migration, training & enablement, and experience & customization. ![Electrolux TalentOne welcome page with one shared design across CSX and Cornerstone Learn](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/insights-images/bridging-platforms-building-trust-how-electrolux-transitioned-to-cornerstone-learn-with-octily-electrolux-talent-one-welcom-page-1024x768-5.png?width=960&quality=70&resize=contain) Case study · Electrolux ## From CSX to Cornerstone Learn, without a second platform Electrolux, with around 50,000 employees on Cornerstone since 2015, was one of the first companies to move to Cornerstone Learn. CSX and Learn felt like two separate platforms. We suggested a shared header and one design across both, and built banners and videos for the rollout straight into the experience. > “We didn’t need to introduce a new platform. Instead, we extended what people already knew. That gave us a smooth rollout and a much more consistent user journey.” Henrik Karlsson, Senior Manager, People Technologies & Service Delivery, Electrolux [Read the Case Study](https://octily.com/insights/bridging-platforms-building-trust-how-electrolux-transitioned-to-cornerstone-learn-with-octily/) [Download PDF](https://octily.com/electrolux) But don't take our word for it. ## Let our clients tell you why. > “AAK and Octily together have created a 'WOW' experience with the bespoke Cornerstone pages. When you look at the page, you feel this is AAK. Employees really recognize themselves when they log in.” Placeholder Placeholder Placeholder > “Octily helped our client achieve a massively successful launch with significant increases in learner engagement in incredibly short timescales.” ![Andrew Howes](https://ebnnmeydktscnefergjm.supabase.co/storage/v1/render/image/public/client-logos/quote-photos/andrew-howes.png?width=160&quality=70&resize=contain) Andrew Howes Regional Sales Manager Cornerstone OnDemand ![Simen-Ling La, Senior Project Manager at Octily](https://octily.com/assets/octily-simen-on-bike-800w-A1lbbKab.webp) > "The biggest implementation challenges rarely start with the technology. They start when the platform doesn't reflect how people actually work. Spending more time understanding your organization almost always saves time later in the project." Simen-Ling La Senior Project Manager & Cornerstone expert [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) [Explore Simen Says](https://octily.com/simen-says/) Don't settle for standard. ## The best employee experiences are never out of the box. A successful implementation gets your platform live. The best implementations don't stop there. They continue improving the experience, increasing adoption and building on Cornerstone long after go-live. That's where we can help. ![HR platform interface customized with brand colors](https://octily.com/assets/consulting-customization-card-800w-4DhLZStM.webp) ### Customization Turn standard Cornerstone into an experience that reflects your organization. Create branded pages, custom navigation, dashboards, learner experiences and career sites. Explore ![Team collaborating around a laptop](https://octily.com/assets/octily-offsite-session-pfuf0Q8X.webp) ### Creative A successful implementation deserves a successful launch. Create campaigns, videos, graphics and communications that drive adoption and engagement. Explore ![Modular product UI cards floating on a clean background](https://octily.com/assets/core-products-BPszipGI.jpg) ### Products Extend Cornerstone with products that keep your platform evolving. Add the Octily Content Editor, MicroApps, Chatbot Studio, Browser Notifications and octo.taxi. Explore FAQ ## Questions about Cornerstone implementation How long does a Cornerstone implementation take? It depends on scope. A focused single-module rollout can go live in two to three months. A full multi-module program with integrations, migration and change management usually runs six to nine months. We give you a realistic timeline after the discovery phase, not before. Can you implement a single module? Can you help implement Workforce AI? Which Cornerstone modules do you implement? Can you migrate from Saba Cloud, CSX or EdCast? Can you work alongside our internal project team? Can you continue an implementation started by another partner? Do you provide administrator training? What happens after go-live? Can you support global implementations? How do you approach change management? Your Cornerstone journey ## Supporting you throughout the full Cornerstone lifecycle. Getting your platform live is only one milestone. As your organization evolves, so does Cornerstone. We're here to support every stage, from implementation and optimization to migration, training & enablement and creating experiences your employees enjoy using. Your Cornerstone lifecycle Plan & design Implement Enable Optimize Evolve [### Optimization Keep your platform performing as your organization changes. Review existing setups, simplify configurations and continuously improve the experience. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/optimization/) [### Migration Move from CSX, Saba Cloud or EdCast to today's Cornerstone Workforce AI experience without losing what matters. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/migration/) [### Training & Enablement Give your administrators and HR teams the knowledge and confidence to manage Cornerstone long after go-live. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/training-and-enablement/) [### Experience & Customization Create branded experiences, improve adoption and make Cornerstone feel uniquely yours with customization, creative services and Octily products. Explore](https://octily.com/consulting/experience-and-customization/) Get in touch ## Let's make your implementation a success Planning your first Cornerstone implementation? Rolling out Learning, Recruiting or Workforce AI? Or looking for a second opinion on an existing project? We'd love to hear what you're working on. [Get in Touch](https://octily.com/get-in-touch/?topic=consulting-services) [Brainstorm with Simen](https://octily.com/meet-simen/) ![Simen-Ling La, Senior Project Manager at Octily](https://octily.com/assets/Octily-Simen-Ling-La-320w-C21ce7-W.webp) Simen-Ling La (Simen) Senior Project Manager 🇩🇪 Hannover, Germany