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title: "Learning & Skills Customization for Skills Gaps – Octily"
source: https://octily.com/customization/learning-skills/
description: "Customize Cornerstone learning experiences with clear, role-based learning. Close skills gaps with journeys, onboarding, and insights across your HR platform."
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# Learning & Skills Customization in Cornerstone to Close Skills Gaps

When learning feels relevant from the start, skills gaps are easier to close. Customize learning experiences in Cornerstone so the right content shows up at the right time and helps employees build the skills they need. When it’s clear what matters, people actually apply what they learn.

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“We help your teams close skills gaps by making personal learning visible, relevant and easy to act on inside Cornerstone.”

Plenty to learn. No idea where to start.

## Learning without direction doesn't build skills

Most learning platforms are full of content, but employees often don't know what actually matters. They see long lists of courses, overdue trainings, and recommendations that don't always connect to their role.

Without clear guidance, learning becomes noise instead of progress. And that's where the real problem starts.

Skills gaps remain – not because learning isn’t available, but because it isn’t structured around real roles.

???![Octi character illustration showing confusion with too much learning content](https://octily.com/assets/octi-confused-learning-Bj4ZP5w7.webp)

![Octi character illustration showing clear and guided learning](https://octily.com/assets/octi-guided-learning-BZ16_hM4.webp)

If it's hidden, it's ignored.

## Learning needs to be guided, visible, and activated

Learning works best when it feels clear and relevant.

What to focus on

Why it matters

What comes next

But that's only part of it.

It's not just about setting up learning. It's about making sure people actually see it and engage with it. That's where internal communication and campaign-driven learning make the difference. When learning is introduced, highlighted, and reinforced, it becomes part of everyday work instead of something people overlook.

Align learning with real business priorities, not just content availability.

Make it obvious. Or it won't happen.

## What you can do

### Start strong with onboarding

Give new hires a clear starting point. Highlight the right learning for their first days and weeks, so they know exactly where to begin and what to expect.

### Build role-based learning and skills journeys

Structure learning around roles and career paths. Make sure employees see content that fits their responsibilities and supports their growth.

### Close skills gaps before they grow

Use insights dashboards to spot missing skills early, then guide teams with targeted paths and timely nudges.

### Keep learning continuous

Surface relevant content over time. Learning shouldn't stop after onboarding. It should evolve with each role and stage.

### Encourage discovery

Let employees explore learning based on their interests. When people can follow their curiosity, they stay engaged and take ownership of their development.

### Use AI to guide learning

Use Cornerstone's AI-driven recommendations to surface relevant content. Combined with structured journeys, this helps employees stay on track without feeling overwhelmed.

No rebuild. No disruption. No drama.

## Works with your learning platform

Whether you're working in Cornerstone Galaxy, CSX, Saba Cloud, or EdCast, learning and skills experiences can be customized to guide employees more effectively.

No rip-and-replace. It works with your existing setup.

From custom learner homes in CSX to discovery feeds in EdCast, we make learning and skills experiences work wherever you are. Help teams close skills gaps without adding more content.

![Haskoning learner home with curated learning content and navigation](https://octily.com/assets/haskoning-learner-home-DKBzli2R.webp)Haskoning / Learner Home

![Henkel learning overview page showing training progress and key skills](https://octily.com/assets/henkel-learning-overview-C8yj56GJ.webp)Henkel / Learning Overview

![OlyBet onboarding page showing structured learning journey for new employees](https://octily.com/assets/olybet-onboarding-learning-_xzjxyjM.webp)OlyBet / Onboarding Experience

Set it up. Make it visible. Keep it moving.

## How it works

Make it make sense.

### Personalization that fits your organization

Create structured learning experiences that reflect roles, priorities, and goals. With tools like the [Octily Content Editor](https://octily.com/products/octily-content-editor/), you can build and manage custom learning pages without needing to code.

![Custom learning page showing structured learning experience](https://octily.com/assets/custom-learning-page-D3UyiBWd.webp)

![Learning campaign interface with notifications and progress tracking](https://octily.com/assets/learning-campaign-interface-DnSfWxRu.webp)

If they don't see it, they won't use it.

### Engagement that drives real usage

Learning only works if people interact with it. By combining strong structure with [communication and campaign-driven rollouts](https://octily.com/creative/internal-communication/), learning becomes visible and relevant.

Know what's happening. Do something about it.

### Insights that lead to action

Give managers and teams clear visibility into learning progress. Track completion, identify gaps, and follow up when needed.

With tools like training progress dashboards and [MicroApps](https://octily.com/products/cornerstone-microapps/), learning becomes something teams actively manage instead of something they forget.

![Training progress dashboard showing completion rates and team insights](https://octily.com/assets/training-progress-dashboard-BZV1lFVK.webp)

"Assigned" doesn't mean "done."

## Why it matters

When learning is structured and visible, everything changes.

Employees engage more with learning when content is clear and relevant

Skills develop faster when learning is structured around real roles

Teams gain clarity through visible priorities and guided paths

Organizations close skills gaps by aligning learning with business needs

Build capabilities that match real business needs, not just fill training quotas.

Questions that usually come up

## Frequently asked questions

Can you customize learning pages in Cornerstone?

What can you customize in Cornerstone Learning & Skills?

How does Cornerstone customization improve training completion rates?

Can you customize learning in Saba Cloud or Cornerstone LXP (formerly EdCast) too?

How do you close skills gaps with Cornerstone?

Do you need to implement everything at once?

Is this mobile-friendly and available in multiple languages?

What is the Octily Content Editor (OCE)?

How do learning campaigns improve engagement?

How fast can you launch custom Cornerstone learning pages?

Can we talk through our setup first?

See what this could look like in your platform.

## Ready to make learning work for your team?

Want to explore how this would fit your setup and priorities?

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![Octi character illustration inviting users to explore customized learning experiences](https://octily.com/assets/octi-learning-cta-BlQu8avI.webp)

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