Course description

The Configuring SAP Employee Central Global Benefits learning journey is designed to build both the platform knowledge and benefits configuration skills required to work effectively with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Global Benefits.

Learners begin by developing a strong understanding of the SAP SuccessFactors Platform, including administration, Role-Based Permissions (RBP), People Profile, Metadata Framework (MDF), and business rules. The course then progresses into Global Benefits, where participants learn how to configure benefit programs, automate enrollments, create employee-friendly enrollment experiences, manage different types of benefits, and work with benefits reporting.

The learning journey concludes with hands-on practice, allowing participants to apply their knowledge in a preconfigured SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central environment and become more confident working with real-world benefits scenarios.

What will i learn?

  • SAP Platform Configuration
  • SAP Employee Central
  • Employee Central Global Benefits
  • Role-Based Permissions (RBP)
  • People Profile Configuration
  • Metadata Framework (MDF)
  • SAP Business Rules
  • Benefits Configuration
  • Benefit Eligibility and Enrollment
  • Automated Benefit Enrollment
  • Open Enrollment Configuration
  • Employee Benefits Administration
  • Implementation and Consulting Best Practices

Requirements

  • SAP Platform Introduction Academy
  • Basic understanding of HR processes and cloud-based HR systems
  • Basic knowledge of employee master data, organizational structures, HR administration, and benefits terminology will also make the course easier to follow.
  • No programming or software development experience is required for functional learners
  • Global Benefits Academy specifically, SAP currently lists the following prerequisite courses: • THR80 – SAP Platform Introduction Academy • THR81 – SAP Employee Central Core Academy

Frequently asked question

SAP Employee Central Global Benefits is functionality within Employee Central that helps organizations configure and administer employee benefit programs. It supports organizations in managing benefit offerings, employee eligibility, enrollments, and benefits-related processes within the broader SAP SuccessFactors HCM environment.

The course starts with SAP Platform fundamentals and then progresses into Employee Central Global Benefits. You will learn about Role-Based Permissions, People Profile, MDF and business rules before moving into Global Benefits configuration, benefit enrollment automation, employee enrollment experiences, benefit creation and management, reporting, and practical implementation concepts.

Previous SAP experience is helpful, particularly knowledge of Employee Central. SAP lists the Platform Introduction Academy (THR80) and Employee Central Core Academy (THR81) as prerequisites for the Employee Central Global Benefits Academy. Learners should therefore have a solid understanding of Employee Central fundamentals before working with advanced benefits configuration.

Yes. A dedicated unit, Configuring the Benefits Enrollment Experience, focuses on how the employee enrollment experience is configured. Learners explore concepts related to enrollment processes, templates, open enrollment, benefit selection, dependent information, and other components that contribute to a guided employee enrollment experience.

Yes. UNIT 3: Automating Benefit Enrollments introduces automation within Global Benefits. Learners explore how employee lifecycle events and eligibility conditions can be used to trigger benefits-related processes, helping organizations reduce manual administration and provide benefits at appropriate points in an employee's journey.

Yes. Module 3: Hands-on Practice for SAP Employee Central Global Benefits provides a preconfigured practice environment. It allows learners to work through academy exercises and experiment with Employee Central Global Benefits functionality, helping reinforce the concepts covered during the training.

  • Lesson 01
    Course Description

    Before configuring Global Benefits, it is important to understand the platform on which SAP  applications operate.

    This module introduces the essential SAP  Platform tools and administrative capabilities used across the HCM suite. Learners will explore system administration, Provisioning, Role-Based Permissions, user data, People Profile, Picklists, Metadata Framework (MDF), business rules, and other common platform features.

    The module establishes the technical and functional foundation required to progress into Employee Central Global Benefits configuration.

    Summary:

    What You Will Learn

    After completing this module, you will be able to:

    • Understand the fundamental architecture and capabilities of SAP .
    • Navigate administrative tools and the Admin Center.
    • Work with common SAP  Platform configuration tools.
    • Configure Role-Based Permissions (RBP) and system-wide features.
    • Manage common administrative activities and user information.
    • Configure the user experience and People Profile.
    • Understand Picklists, MDF objects, and business rules.
    • Apply essential consulting practices when working on SAP  projects.
  • Lesson 02
    UNIT 1: Introducing SAP

    Begin with an introduction to the SAP  HCM suite and understand how its cloud-based solutions support modern HR processes.

    Learners will explore the role of the SAP  Platform as the foundation for applications such as Employee Central and gain an understanding of the key platform capabilities used across the suite.

  • Lesson 03
    UNIT 2: Setting Up SAP Provisioning

    Learn about Provisioning and its role in setting up and enabling functionality within a SAP  environment.

    This unit introduces important implementation-level settings and helps learners understand how Provisioning works together with instance-level administration during a  implementation.

  • Lesson 04
    UNIT 3: Describing SAP Administrator and Admin Center

    Become familiar with the administrator experience and the SAP  Admin Center.

    Learners will explore how administrators access configuration tools, manage system functionality, perform administrative activities, and use centralized tools to support day-to-day platform operations.

  • Lesson 05
    UNIT 4: Setting Up Permissions and System-wide Features in SAP

    Understand how Role-Based Permissions (RBP) help organizations control access to data and functionality.

    Learners will explore permission roles, groups, access controls, and important system-wide settings while developing an understanding of how security and governance are managed within SAP .

  • Lesson 06
    UNIT 5: Performing Administrator Tasks in SAP

    Explore the everyday responsibilities of a SAP  administrator.

    This unit introduces common administrative activities related to user management, system configuration, data handling, monitoring, and maintaining a reliable  environment.

  • Lesson 07
    UNIT 6: Configuring the User Experience in SAP

    Learn how organizations can create a more relevant and intuitive experience for employees and administrators.

    The unit explores user-facing elements such as the Home Page, navigation, themes, search functionality, and other interface settings that influence how users interact with SAP .

  • Lesson 08
    UNIT 7: People Profile in SAP

    Explore People Profile and understand how it provides employees and managers with a centralized view of employee information.

    Learners will become familiar with profile configuration, sections, blocks, employee information, and the role People Profile plays in creating an accessible and consistent HR experience.

  • Lesson 09
    UNIT 8: Defining MDF and Business Rules in SAP

    Develop an understanding of the Metadata Framework (MDF) and SAP  Business Rules.

    Learners will explore how configurable objects and rules can be used to support business requirements, automate decisions, control system behavior, and extend standard functionality without traditional custom development.

  • Lesson 10
    UNIT 9: Succeeding as a Consultant

    Move beyond system functionality and explore the practical skills needed when working as a SAP  consultant.

    This unit focuses on implementation thinking, working with customer requirements, using SAP resources effectively, and developing a structured approach to configuration and problem-solving.

  • Lesson 01
    Course Description

    This module moves from general platform knowledge into the specialized configuration of SAP  Employee Central Global Benefits.

    Learners will explore how organizations can design and administer benefit programs, configure eligibility and enrollment processes, automate benefit-related activities, and provide employees with a guided benefits experience.

    The module also covers benefit creation and management, reporting, and implementation considerations, giving learners a practical understanding of how Global Benefits can support diverse workforce and organizational requirements.

    Summary:

    What You Will Learn

    After completing this module, you will be able to:

    • Understand the architecture and purpose of Employee Central Global Benefits.
    • Prepare and configure the environment for Global Benefits.
    • Create and manage benefit programs based on organizational requirements.
    • Configure eligibility and enrollment processes.
    • Automate benefit enrollments using SAP  capabilities.
    • Configure employee-facing benefit enrollment experiences.
    • Understand different benefit types and their configuration requirements.
    • Work with benefits-related reporting and administrative information.
    • Apply implementation best practices when configuring Global Benefits.
  • Lesson 02
    UNIT 1: Introducing Global Benefits

    Build a clear understanding of SAP  Employee Central Global Benefits and how it supports benefits administration within a global workforce.

    Learners will explore the basic concepts, architecture, terminology, and employee experience associated with Global Benefits before progressing into detailed configuration activities.

    The unit establishes the functional foundation needed to understand how benefits are created, offered, enrolled in, and managed.

  • Lesson 03
    UNIT 2: Configuring Global Benefits

    Learn how to prepare and configure SAP  for Global Benefits.

    This unit explores the key settings, objects, permissions, and configuration components required to establish a benefits environment. Learners will understand how the underlying configuration works together to support eligibility, benefit programs, enrollment, and administration.

    The focus is on building a reliable foundation that can support different benefit requirements across the organization.

  • Lesson 04
    UNIT 3: Automating Benefit Enrollments

    Discover how benefit enrollment activities can be automated to reduce administrative effort and create a smoother employee experience.

    Learners will explore how employee lifecycle events and eligibility conditions can trigger benefits-related processes. This includes understanding how SAP  Intelligent Services can support scenarios such as new hires, rehires, transfers, and other employee changes.

    The unit helps learners understand how automation can make benefits administration more responsive and scalable.

  • Lesson 05
    UNIT 4: Configuring the Benefits Enrollment Experience

    Learn how to create a guided and intuitive benefits enrollment experience for employees.

    This unit explores the configuration behind benefit enrollment processes, including enrollment templates, open enrollment scenarios, benefit grouping, dependent information, payment frequency, and employee-facing enrollment activities.

    Learners will understand how organizations can make benefit selection easier while still maintaining the business rules and controls required by HR teams.

  • Lesson 06
    UNIT 5: Creating and Managing Benefits

    Develop practical knowledge of creating, configuring, and maintaining employee benefits within SAP .

    Learners will explore how benefit plans are structured and how different benefit types can be managed according to organizational policies and employee eligibility.

    The unit also helps learners understand the relationship between benefits, enrollment requirements, schedules, employee information, and related configuration objects.

  • Lesson 07
    UNIT 6: Reporting

    Learn how benefits information can be analyzed and reported to support HR administration and business decision-making.

    This unit introduces benefits-related reporting concepts and helps learners understand how organizations can gain visibility into employee enrollments, benefit participation, and other relevant benefits data.

    The focus is on turning benefits information into useful insights for administrators and HR teams.

  • Lesson 08
    UNIT 7: Succeeding as a Consultant

    Bring together the functional and configuration knowledge developed throughout the academy and apply it from a consulting perspective.

    Learners will explore implementation considerations, troubleshooting approaches, SAP support resources, and practical techniques for translating business requirements into effective Global Benefits configurations.

  • Lesson 01
    Practical Exercise Overview

    Understanding configuration concepts is important, but confidence comes from applying them in a system.

    This hands-on practice module provides learners with access to a preconfigured SAP  Employee Central environment where they can work through exercises related to the Global Benefits Academy.

    Participants can use the practice environment to reinforce concepts covered throughout the course, experiment with configuration options, and become more comfortable navigating Global Benefits functionality.

    Summary:

    Practical Skills You Can Develop

    During the hands-on practice, learners can reinforce skills such as:

    • Navigating Employee Central benefits functionality.
    • Working with Global Benefits configuration.
    • Reviewing benefits-related objects and settings.
    • Practicing benefit creation and administration.
    • Understanding employee enrollment scenarios.
    • Exploring benefit configuration relationships.
    • Applying academy concepts in a practical SAP environment.
    • Building confidence before working with customer or production scenarios.

Jittesh Purrohit

Lectures

19

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

Lifetime

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