---
title: Adding a skill in Skills Foundation
description: 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.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/employee-service-management/talent-development-core/skills-int-add-skill.html
release: australia
product: Talent Development Core
classification: talent-development-core
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-03-12"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Configuring Skills Foundation, Skills Foundation, Growth Experiences, HR Service Delivery, Employee Service Management]
---

# Adding a skill in Skills Foundation

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](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/servicenow-platform/define-skill-level-type.md).

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**.