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Native SCIM

How to automate Cornerstone OnDemand user provisioning, and what it actually costs

Native SCIM requires Enterprise plan

Summary and recommendation

Cornerstone OnDemand, the enterprise learning management system, does not offer native SCIM provisioning despite being a critical application for employee training and compliance tracking. While Cornerstone integrates with Okta and OneLogin for SCIM-based provisioning, this requires Enterprise-level pricing (averaging ~$69,000/year) and complex OAuth 2.0 API setup. More concerning, Microsoft Entra ID provisioning integration has been deprecated and is being removed entirely, leaving organizations using Microsoft's identity platform without automated provisioning options.

This creates a significant operational gap for IT teams managing large employee bases who need learning assignments, compliance training tracking, and manager hierarchy synchronization. Manual user management becomes particularly problematic in learning management systems where employees frequently change roles, departments, or learning requirements. The deprecation of Microsoft Entra provisioning forces organizations to either switch identity providers, accept manual processes, or implement costly workarounds.

The strategic alternative

Cornerstone OnDemand gates SCIM behind Enterprise. Skip the Enterprise plan upgrade and automate complete outcomes across your stack. We maintain the integration layer underneath. You focus on judgment, not plumbing.

Quick SCIM facts

SCIM available?Yes
SCIM tier requiredEnterprise
SSO required first?Yes
SSO available?Yes
SSO protocolSAML 2.0
DocumentationOfficial docs

Supported identity providers

IdPSSOSCIMNotes
OktaOIN app with full provisioning
Microsoft Entra IDSSO only
Google WorkspaceJIT onlySAML SSO with just-in-time provisioning
OneLoginSupported

The cost of not automating

Without SCIM (or an alternative like Stitchflow), your IT team manages Cornerstone OnDemand accounts manually. Here's what that costs:

Source: Stitchflow aggregate data across apps with 2+ instances, normalized to 500 employees
Orphaned accounts (ex-employees with access)7
Unused licenses12
IT hours spent on manual management/year101 hours
Unused license cost/year$3,925
IT labor cost/year$6,088
Cost of compliance misses/year$1,741
Total annual financial impact$11,754

The Cornerstone OnDemand pricing problem

Cornerstone OnDemand gates SCIM provisioning behind premium plans, forcing significant cost increases for basic user management.

Tier comparison

PlanPriceSSOSCIM
Okta SCIMEnterprise tier
OAuth 2.0 setup required, complex configuration
OneLogin SCIMEnterprise tier
Limited to OneLogin customers only
Microsoft EntraDEPRECATED
Manual provisioningAll tiers

Provisioning options

MethodAvailabilityLimitations
Okta SCIMEnterprise tierOAuth 2.0 setup required, complex configuration
OneLogin SCIMEnterprise tierLimited to OneLogin customers only
Microsoft EntraDEPRECATEDBeing removed - no longer viable
Manual provisioningAll tiersNo automation, manual account management

Enterprise pricing: ~$69,000/year average (custom quotes only)

What this means in practice

Organizations using Microsoft Entra ID face an immediate crisis - their existing provisioning integration is being sunset with no direct replacement. The recommended "Cornerstone Single Sign-On" app from the Gallery provides SSO but no automated provisioning.

For the remaining SCIM options

Okta pathway
Requires OAuth 2.0 API integration setup beyond standard SCIM configuration
OneLogin pathway
Locks you into OneLogin as your sole IdP option
Manual fallback
IT teams manually create/update/deactivate learning accounts for every employee

Additional constraints

SHA256 certificate requirement
SSO certificates must be upgraded to SHA256, adding technical overhead
Implementation team dependency
SAML setup requires coordination with Cornerstone's implementation team
Learning assignment complexity
Employee course assignments, compliance tracking, and manager hierarchies require manual management without proper provisioning
No Google Workspace support
Organizations using Google Workspace have no automated provisioning path

Summary of challenges

  • Cornerstone OnDemand supports SCIM but only at Enterprise tier (~$69,000/year average)
  • Google Workspace users get JIT provisioning only, not full SCIM
  • Our research shows teams manually provisioning this app spend significant hidden costs annually

What Cornerstone OnDemand actually offers for identity

SCIM Provisioning (Enterprise plan only)

Cornerstone supports SCIM provisioning, but only through specific IdP integrations:

FeatureOktaOneLoginMicrosoft Entra
Create users✓ Yes✓ Yes❌ Deprecated
Update attributes✓ Yes✓ Yes❌ Deprecated
Deactivate users✓ Yes✓ Yes❌ Deprecated
Group provisioning✓ Yes✓ Yes❌ Deprecated
Reactivate users✓ Yes✓ Yes❌ Deprecated

Critical limitation: Microsoft deprecated their Entra ID provisioning integration for Cornerstone. If you're using Microsoft Entra, you're stuck with manual provisioning or third-party connectors like Aquera.

SAML SSO (Enterprise plan)

SettingDetails
ProtocolSAML 2.0
InitiationSP and IdP initiated
JIT provisioning✓ Supported
Certificate requirementSHA256 (older SHA1 deprecated)
SetupRequires coordination with Cornerstone implementation team

Enterprise Learning Platform Features

The Enterprise plan includes comprehensive LMS capabilities:

Learning path automation based on job roles
Compliance training assignments
Manager hierarchy synchronization
Advanced reporting and analytics
Content authoring tools
Mobile learning app

Reality check: If you just need SCIM for basic user provisioning, you're paying ~$69,000/year for an enterprise learning management system. Most IT teams only use 10-15% of Cornerstone's full feature set.

Microsoft Entra users: You're particularly stuck since Cornerstone removed native provisioning support for your IdP. You'll need workarounds or third-party solutions regardless of what you pay Cornerstone.

What IT admins are saying

Community sentiment on Cornerstone OnDemand's provisioning automation reveals significant platform dependency concerns:

  • Microsoft Entra integration deprecated - Existing Azure AD customers losing automated provisioning capabilities
  • Complex OAuth setup requirements - Okta provisioning demands OAuth 2.0 configuration beyond standard SAML
  • Certificate management overhead - Manual SHA256 certificate upgrades required for SSO functionality
  • Limited IdP flexibility - Effectively restricted to Okta and OneLogin for reliable SCIM provisioning

Microsoft Entra ID provisioning integration is DEPRECATED and being removed. Use newer 'Cornerstone Single Sign-On' app from Gallery instead, or Aquera connector for AD/Entra sync.

Microsoft Learn documentation

OAuth 2.0 required for Okta provisioning setup

Okta Integration Network documentation

The recurring theme

Cornerstone OnDemand's provisioning automation is becoming increasingly fragmented, with Microsoft customers losing native support entirely and other IdP users facing complex technical requirements that go well beyond standard SCIM implementations.

The decision

Your SituationRecommendation
Small L&D team (<25 learners) with Okta/OneLoginUse native SCIM via Okta or OneLogin
Using Microsoft Entra ID for identityUse Stitchflow: Entra integration deprecated
Enterprise deployment (100+ learners)Use Stitchflow: avoid OAuth setup complexity
Multi-division learning programsUse Stitchflow: simplified group management
Compliance-heavy industriesUse Stitchflow: guaranteed audit trail and support

The bottom line

Cornerstone OnDemand offers SCIM through Okta and OneLogin, but Microsoft's deprecated Entra integration leaves many enterprises stranded. For organizations needing reliable provisioning automation without OAuth configuration headaches or IdP vendor lock-in, Stitchflow provides universal support at predictable enterprise pricing.

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Cornerstone OnDemand gates SCIM behind Enterprise. We build complete offboarding, user access reviews, and license workflows without that SCIM Tax upgrade.

No Enterprise upgrade required
Less than a week, start to finish (~2 hours of your time)
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Technical specifications

SCIM Version

2.0

Supported Operations

Create, Update, Deactivate, Groups

Supported Attributes

Not specified

Plan requirement

Enterprise

Prerequisites

SSO must be configured first

Key limitations

  • Microsoft Entra ID provisioning integration deprecated
  • OAuth 2.0 required for Okta provisioning setup
  • SSO certificate upgrades to SHA256 required

Configuration for Okta

Integration type

Okta Integration Network (OIN) app with SCIM provisioning

Prerequisite

SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.

Where to enable

Okta Admin Console → Applications → Cornerstone OnDemand → Provisioning

Required credentials

SCIM endpoint URL and bearer token (generated in app admin console).

Configuration steps

Enable Create Users, Update User Attributes, and Deactivate Users.

Provisioning trigger

Okta provisions based on app assignments (users or groups).

Full SCIM provisioning: Create, Deactivate, Update, Reactivate users. Group Push, Schema Discovery, Attribute Writeback supported. Requires OAuth 2.0 for API integration setup.

Cornerstone OnDemand gates SCIM behind Enterprise. Stitchflow automates complete workflows without that SCIM Tax upgrade.

Configuration for Entra ID

Integration type

Microsoft Entra Gallery app

Prerequisite

SSO must be configured before enabling SCIM.

Where to enable

Entra admin center → Enterprise applications → Cornerstone OnDemand → Single sign-on

IMPORTANT: Microsoft Entra provisioning integration is DEPRECATED and being removed. Use newer 'Cornerstone Single Sign-On' app from Gallery instead, or Aquera connector for AD/Entra sync.

Use Stitchflow for automated provisioning.

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Last updated: 2026-01-11

* Pricing and features sourced from public documentation.

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