Add Synonyms to Skills Using the Skills Library Enrichment Agent

You can now configure the Skills Library Enrichment agent to include synonyms for skills when it processes skill suggestions. These skill suggestions are added to the target skill catalog along with the synonyms.

A skill synonym is an alternative name that’s commonly used for a skill, such as a short name, an abbreviation or industry-specific jargon. For example, if there’s a skill called Python Scripting Framework, it could be known by other names such as Py scripting or just Python. Instead of creating separate skills for each of these synonyms in the skills catalog, a single skill will be added called Python Scripting and the synonyms will be appended to that skill.

Skill Synonyms Added to the Skill Item Catalog

When you configure the Skills Library Enrichment agent, the Include synonyms for skills check box is selected by default. When this agent runs, it adds a maximum of 10 synonyms per skill. If you deselect this check box, the skills will be added to the skill catalog without synonyms.

Configuring the Skills Library Enrichment agent

Note: The synonyms aren’t available in the downloaded spreadsheet generated by this agent. However, you can view them using the Item Catalogs application. You can add or remove synonyms using this application or by using HCM Data Loader.

This feature saves you time and effort in looking for possible synonyms to add to the skill catalog. It also enables employees to choose the right catalog skills when they search for skills using the skill names they are familiar with.

Steps to Enable

There are no specific steps to enable this feature. However, you need to configure the agent and run it. To do this, refer to: How do I configure and run the Skills Library Enrichment Agent?

Key Resources

For more information on the Skills Enrichment Agent, see the topic, Enrich Your Skills Library, in Oracle Help Center.

For more information on managing synonyms in the skill item catalog, refer to the 25A What’s New feature, Add Synonyms to Skills in the Skill Item Catalog, available in Learning and Development > Dynamic Skills.