LMS stands for learning management system, a software application that helps administer, document, track, report, automate, and deliver educational courses, training programmes, or learning and development programmes. It provides organisations with a framework for all aspects of the learning process. Innovative LMS systems are powered by AI and smart technologies and allow for cloud integration with other crucial HR and enterprise management systems.

What is a lifelong learning culture?

A lifelong learning culture is one where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally and have easy access to tools, programmes, and training that helps them develop, share, and apply new knowledge and skills. Recommendations and learning paths can help provide guidance for possible next steps and relevant learning. In addition to closing current skills gaps, a learning culture actively promotes curiosity and growth, with the end goals of short- and long-term organisational and personal success. In a learning culture, training, learning, and development are no longer located within a specific department, such as human resources, but are instead part of a valued cross-company initiative. Learn more.

What does compliance training mean?

Compliance training is the process of ensuring employees understand all the relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies that govern the function of your organisation. It’s a crucial type of training needed to inform employees of an organisation’s regulations, policies, or adherence to laws. Setting up a compliance training program is critical for businesses because it helps ensure your employees are all working toward the same goals and it can help prevent your company from accruing legal fees and penalties. Therefore, compliance trainings are often set as mandatory or required learning for employees and fulfilment is often monitored and tracked. Learn more.

What is the talent intelligence hub?

The talent intelligence hub is a centralised framework available within SAP SuccessFactors solutions that helps organisations understand the skills their employees have today, the gaps that exist, and the ways in which to close those gaps. With machine learning and AI-powered talent intelligence, the talent intelligence hub provides highly personalised learning and development recommendations that help ensure employees develop their skill sets while pursuing a career aligned to their ambitions. This accelerates upskilling and reskilling at scale while delivering unique talent experiences for every employee across SAP SuccessFactors solutions. Learn more.

What is the difference between SAP SuccessFactors Learning and SAP Learning Hub?

SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a corporate LMS you deploy to train and develop your own employees. Your HR and L&D teams use it to build training programmes, assign compliance courses, manage certifications, and align learning with skills development across your workforce. SAP Learning Hub is a separate subscription service we offer to our own customers to learn how to use SAP software. The two serve different purposes: SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a product you deploy for your workforce; SAP Learning Hub is a training service you subscribe to for SAP software expertise.

Can SAP SuccessFactors Learning be used without the full SAP SuccessFactors suite, and is it cloud-based?

Yes. SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a cloud-based LMS that runs as a standalone solution. You don’t need the full SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite to get started. Use it for compliance training, skills development, and employee learning, then connect it to other SAP SuccessFactors modules when you’re ready to expand. For midsize and growing companies, it’s also available through GROW with SAP.

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What is SAP SuccessFactors Learning?

SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a cloud-based corporate LMS that helps you manage compliance training, build skills, and develop your people. It runs as a standalone solution or as part of the SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite.

By balancing organisational and individual skills needs with an AI-driven learning management solution, you can:

Boost engagement with learning experiences that prioritise what each employee must complete, needs for their role, and wants for their own growth.
Accelerate skills-building with anytime, anywhere learning, including built-in Microsoft Teams and Zoom integration so your people can train without leaving their daily tools.
Help your people discover growth opportunities with AI-driven recommendations from the talent intelligence hub, personalised to their skills, role, and career aspirations.
Lower compliance risk with automated training assignments, including a validated SaaS environment for life sciences companies with over 10 years in regulated industries.
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Frequently asked questions

: LMS stands for learning management system, a software application that helps administer, document, track, report, automate, and deliver educational courses, training programmes, or learning and development programmes. It provides organisations with a framework for all aspects of the learning process. Innovative LMS systems are powered by AI and smart technologies and allow for cloud integration with other crucial HR and enterprise management systems.
: A lifelong learning culture is one where employees are encouraged to grow personally and professionally and have easy access to tools, programmes, and training that helps them develop, share, and apply new knowledge and skills. Recommendations and learning paths can help provide guidance for possible next steps and relevant learning. In addition to closing current skills gaps, a learning culture actively promotes curiosity and growth, with the end goals of short- and long-term organisational and personal success. In a learning culture, training, learning, and development are no longer located within a specific department, such as human resources, but are instead part of a valued cross-company initiative. Learn more.
: Compliance training is the process of ensuring employees understand all the relevant laws, regulations, and internal policies that govern the function of your organisation. It’s a crucial type of training needed to inform employees of an organisation’s regulations, policies, or adherence to laws. Setting up a compliance training program is critical for businesses because it helps ensure your employees are all working toward the same goals and it can help prevent your company from accruing legal fees and penalties. Therefore, compliance trainings are often set as mandatory or required learning for employees and fulfilment is often monitored and tracked. Learn more.
: The talent intelligence hub is a centralised framework available within SAP SuccessFactors solutions that helps organisations understand the skills their employees have today, the gaps that exist, and the ways in which to close those gaps. With machine learning and AI-powered talent intelligence, the talent intelligence hub provides highly personalised learning and development recommendations that help ensure employees develop their skill sets while pursuing a career aligned to their ambitions. This accelerates upskilling and reskilling at scale while delivering unique talent experiences for every employee across SAP SuccessFactors solutions. Learn more.
: SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a corporate LMS you deploy to train and develop your own employees. Your HR and L&D teams use it to build training programmes, assign compliance courses, manage certifications, and align learning with skills development across your workforce. SAP Learning Hub is a separate subscription service we offer to our own customers to learn how to use SAP software. The two serve different purposes: SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a product you deploy for your workforce; SAP Learning Hub is a training service you subscribe to for SAP software expertise.
: Yes. SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a cloud-based LMS that runs as a standalone solution. You don’t need the full SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite to get started. Use it for compliance training, skills development, and employee learning, then connect it to other SAP SuccessFactors modules when you’re ready to expand. For midsize and growing companies, it’s also available through GROW with SAP.