Cornerstone Transform
Cornerstone on Demand — The comprehensive AI platform for human potential
With Cornerstone Galaxy, Cornerstone OnDemand offers an AI-powered workforce agility platform for learning, skills transparency, performance, succession planning, talent mobility, and recruiting. Over 7,000 customers and more than 140 million users in 186 countries use the platform for compliance, professional development, career development, and data-driven workforce planning.
Security & Compliance
Security and privacy are top priorities.
Security Features
Certifications
- FedRAMP Moderate (module-specific; e.g., LXP, Talent Marketplace)
- DoD IL4 ATO (Cornerstone platform)
- ISO/IEC 27001
- ISO/IEC 27017
- ISO/IEC 27018
- ISO/IEC 27701
- ISO/IEC 42001:2023
- SOC 2 Type 2
- Cyber Essentials Plus
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
Data & Hosting
Data residency
Global, US, EU
Hosting
Suite-level controls via Cornerstone Trust Center. SAML SSO is supported (e.g., F5 BIG-IP as IdP). Strengthened FIPS 140-2 encryption controls reported at the suite level. Open APIs and webhooks available. Hosting on AWS with documented cloud/network security and cryptographic policies in the Trust Center. Module-level FedRAMP authorization cited for LXP and Talent Marketplace; Transform leverages shared platform controls.
Retention & deletion
Data Retention Policy available in Trust Center
Compliance artifacts (SOC2, ISO certifications, DR, pentest, policies) available via the Cornerstone Trust Center.
More on our subprocessorsFeature Scope
- AI-powered skills intelligence and insights, powered by SkyHive’s labor market knowledge graph for real-time global skills data (28 TB processed daily, modeling across 190+ countries) to inform strategy and planning.
- Skills Transformation: inventory current skills, map to strategic needs, identify gaps, and plan actions (build, hire, flex, automate).
- Skills Passport: connect employees, instructors, employers, and authorities in a skills-first ecosystem to drive growth.
- Workforce Intelligence: precision talent mapping, skills gap visualization, learning optimization, and benchmarking vs. industry to set data-driven targets.
- HR data unification: integrate and automate people data to create a single source of truth across systems for better transparency.
- Benchmarking and diagnostics: analyze skills inventory and movement; manage talent flow using labor market benchmarks to deploy skills where needed.
- Implementation speed: achieve outcomes in months rather than years through data and expert-led approach.
- Integrations and extensibility: prebuilt integrations, connectors, open APIs, webhooks, and Extend Import; real-time data sync; Galaxy Extend Marketplace with plug-and-play integrations; popular enterprise tool integrations such as Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and Workday (https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/platform/extend-integrations/; https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/platform/).
- Compliance enablement: pair with Cornerstone Learn to automate assignments by role/location/policy, track qualifications, and surface readiness for audits.
- Security and certifications (suite-level): FedRAMP authorization for LXP and Talent Marketplace, strengthened FIPS 140-2 encryption controls; ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI (https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/company/news-room/press-releases/cornerstone-expands-offerings-for-federal-organizations/; https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/platform/).
Pricing hints: Enterprise sales-led packaging as part of Cornerstone Galaxy/Transform. Contact Cornerstone for a quote.
Security hints: Suite-level security signals: FedRAMP authorization for LXP and Talent Marketplace and strengthened FIPS 140-2 encryption controls (press release); ISO 42001 certification for responsible AI (platform page). Trust Center referenced for broader security posture. Https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/platform/).
Compliance hints: Compliance management capabilities available via Cornerstone Learn to automate training, track qualifications, and provide audit readiness. FedRAMP (for specific modules: LXP and Talent Marketplace). ISO 42001 for AI. Https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/company/news-room/press-releases/cornerstone-expands-offerings-for-federal-organizations/; https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/platform/).
Implementation hints: Messaging emphasizes achieving outcomes in months, not years.
Support hints: Customer portals, Community & Support, and partner ecosystem are available.
Integration hints: Open APIs, prebuilt connectors, webhooks, Extend Import, and Galaxy Extend Marketplace for plug‑and‑play integrations; integrates with enterprise tools such as Salesforce, Microsoft Teams, and Workday (https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/platform/extend-integrations/; https://www.cornerstoneondemand.com/platform/).
- KI-gestützte Echtzeit-Transparenz: Abbildung von Funktionen, Rollen und Kompetenzen; Identifikation von Skill-Gaps; Ausrichtung von Talenten auf die Geschäftsstrategie (Cornerstone Galaxy AI, Workforce Intelligence).
- Proaktive, prädiktive Planung: Vergleich interner Skills mit Markttrends, Forecasting von Talentbedarf (Einstellungen, Entwicklung, Umschulung) und Anpassung der Strategien auf Basis externer Arbeitsmarktdaten (inkl. SkyHive-Datenbasis in Cornerstone Transform).
- Zentrale Datenquelle: Konsolidierung fragmentierter Mitarbeiterdaten in einem vertrauenswürdigen Repository für fundierte Entscheidungen und schnellere Umsetzung.
- Lern‑Verknüpfung: Verbindet Learning-Angebote mit konkreten Skill-Anforderungen; dynamische Aktualisierung von Programmen im Einklang mit Unternehmenszielen (Cornerstone Learn).
- Visualisierungen & Insights: Intuitive Dashboards und Berichte zur Vereinfachung von Kommunikation und Alignment auf allen Ebenen (Cornerstone Transform).
- Offenes Ökosystem & Erweiterbarkeit: Integrationen & APIs sowie Cornerstone Extend Marketplace zur Anbindung bestehender HR‑IT‑Landschaften.
- Sicherheit: FedRAMP‑Autorisierung (LXP und Talent Marketplace) für den öffentlichen Sektor in den USA; Stärkung der Verschlüsselung nach FIPS 140‑2 im Zuge des FedRAMP‑Audits. Trust Center für Sicherheits- und Datenschutzrichtlinien.
- Compliance & Audit‑Readiness: Unterstützung von Compliance‑Training, Qualifikations-Tracking und Audit‑Nachweisen über die Plattform (separater Compliance‑Use‑Case). Details im Trust Center.
- Globaler Einsatz: Enterprise‑Skalierung über 7.000 Kunden und 140+ Mio. Nutzer in 180+ Ländern; mehrsprachige Oberfläche/Website verfügbar.
Pricing hints: Vertrieb über Demo/Consultative Sales.
Security hints: FedRAMP‑Autorisierung (LXP, Talent Marketplace) und gestärkte FIPS 140‑2‑Verschlüsselung; zentrales Trust Center.
Compliance hints: Compliance‑Management als Use Case (automatisierte Trainings, Qualifikations‑Tracking, Audit‑Nachweise). FedRAMP bestätigt für ausgewählte Lösungen.
Implementation hints: Onboarding über Demo/Expertenkontakt.
Support hints: Community & Support, Customer Help Portale, globaler Kontakt.
- Powered by SkyHive for labor market intelligence and real-time skills signals. • Labor market insights: analyze performance and trends to inform policy and workforce planning. • AI-powered job matching: match talent to roles based on skills and adjacent skills. • Skills-based training: align learning content to in-demand competencies for upskilling/reskilling. • Collaborative ecosystem: connect governments, employers, educators, and workers on one platform. • Part of Cornerstone Galaxy platform with Talent Marketplace, Learning, and Workforce Intelligence modules for end‑to‑end talent mobility. • Integrations & APIs via Cornerstone Extend: prebuilt connectors, open marketplace, REST APIs, webhooks, and data import (Extend Import) for real-time sync across HRIS/ATS/LXP and productivity tools. • Security and trust: enterprise-grade security controls, encryption, and audited processes supported by Cornerstone Trust Center certifications (e.g., SOC 2 Type 2, ISO 27001 family, FedRAMP Moderate, DoD IL4). • Accessibility and global readiness supported by VPAT documentation and data privacy frameworks.
Pricing hints: Engagement typically via demo and sales.
Security hints: Cornerstone Trust Center lists extensive security posture: SOC 2 Type 2, ISO/IEC 27001/27017/27018/27701, ISO/IEC 42001 (AI management), FedRAMP Moderate, DoD IL4, DORA; controls include documented IT Security Policy, disaster recovery, pentesting, access control, cloud/network security, and AWS hosting. VPAT available for accessibility. SSO/SAML/MFA not explicitly called out on the Skill Passport page but are commonly supported across the platform per Trust Center documentation.
Compliance hints: GDPR, EU-US/Swiss-US/UK DPF, ISO 27001 family, SOC 2 Type 2, FedRAMP Moderate, DoD IL4, 21 CFR Part 11, CCPA/CPRA, Cyber Essentials Plus, DORA, VPAT are listed in Cornerstone’s Trust Center. Product-specific compliance inherits Cornerstone platform controls.
Implementation hints: No specific timeline or onboarding details provided on the Skill Passport page. Cornerstone offers Services and customer success to help deploy and integrate within the Galaxy platform and Extend ecosystem.
Support hints: Cornerstone provides Customer Help portals and Community access.
Integration hints: Via Cornerstone Extend: prebuilt integrations, open marketplace, REST APIs, webhooks, and Extend Import for large-scale data ingestion and normalization; supports real-time/near-instant sync. Integrates across HR systems of record, recruiting/hiring, learning/content ecosystems, productivity/AI tools, and skills ontology/talent intelligence partners.
Features at a Glance
Talent
- Skills management
Analytics
- Dashboards
- Custom reports
Data & API
- API
- Data export
Integrations
- MS Teams integration
- Okta integration
- Azure AD integration
Mobile
- Responsive UI
Security & IT
- SSO/SAML
- MFA
- RBAC
- Audit logs
- Data residency region
Compliance
- GDPR
- ISO 27001
- SOC 2
- DPA available
Administration
- Audit trail
Core HR
- Positions
Learning
- Course catalog
- Assignments
Pricing Model
On request
Enterprise sales-led packaging as part of Cornerstone Galaxy/Transform. Pricing typically depends on scope/modules and workforce size. Contact Cornerstone for a quote.
Implementation
Approach emphasizes rapid value realization through data onboarding, benchmarking, and integration via prebuilt connectors and APIs.
Support
Customer portal · Email/ticket · Community · Partner ecosystem
Time zones: Global
Access to Customer Help, Community & Support portals.
Integrations
Open APIs
APIFor data integration and extensibility
Webhooks
WebhookReal-time event-based integrations
Extend Import
OtherBulk/batch data import capability
Galaxy Extend Marketplace
OtherPlug-and-play integrations marketplace
Microsoft Teams
OtherCollaboration integration for learning/talent workflows
Workday
HRISEnterprise HRIS integration for people and talent data
Cornerstone APIs
APIFlexible APIs for data integration and extensions (across all platforms)
Cornerstone Skills Passport
OtherNative module within the Galaxy/Transform Suite
Cornerstone Workforce Intelligence
OtherNative analytics/intelligence module within the Galaxy platform
Cornerstone Extend Marketplace
OtherPartner Marketplace with Pre-built Connectors
Prebuilt connectors (HRIS)
HRISPre-built integrations with HR systems of record via Extend/Connectors
Prebuilt connectors (Recruiting/Hiring)
ATSConnectors to recruiting/hiring tools via Extend
Cornerstone Extend - Extend Import
APIBulk data ingestion/normalization for large-scale imports.
SkyHive
OtherLabor market knowledge graph powering skills intelligence and benchmarking
APIs
APIAn open ecosystem for data access and integration.
Cornerstone Marketplace (prebuilt connectors)
OtherPrebuilt integrations across HR systems of record (HRIS), ATS, LXP/content providers, and productivity tools.
Cornerstone Learn
OtherCornerstone LMS module for compliance-aligned learning and assignments
Prebuilt connectors (Skills ontology/Talent intelligence)
OtherIntegration with Skills/Talent Intelligence Solutions
SAML 2.0 SSO (Cornerstone Platform)
SSOEnterprise SSO support via the Cornerstone platform; specific identity providers configured per customer.
Salesforce
OtherPopular enterprise tool integration (CRM)
Prebuilt connectors (Productivity/Flow of Work)
OtherIntegrations for Work-in-Flow-of-Work/Productivity Tools
Cornerstone Extend - REST APIs
APIOpen REST APIs for data exchange and extensibility across HRIS/ATS/LXP and productivity tools.
Cornerstone Extend - Webhooks
WebhookEvent-driven integrations for near real-time synchronization.
Prebuilt connectors (Learning/Content ecosystems)
OtherIntegration with Content and Learning Ecosystems
