Identiying Advanced Platform Features

Objective

After completing this lesson, you will be able to identify advanced Platform features in SAP SuccessFactors Platform.

Introduction to SAP SuccessFactors Platform

SAP SuccessFactors Platform provides the building blocks of our application suite and an essential part of every implementation. Platform includes the Home Page, People Profile, Job Profile Builder & Skills Management, Reporting, and the Mobile Application. Platform also supports many common features, such as the user interface, admin tools, and search, as well as common technology frameworks like Role-Based Permissions.

The image shows the overview of SAP Business Suite, and how SAP SuccessFactors HCM suite and the different pillars are supported by the platform functionalities.

SAP SuccessFactors Platform Overview

The SAP SuccessFactors Platform is the building block of our application suite, and the capabilities are grouped under these main areas:

  • Administration
  • Technology
  • User Experience

These essential platform capabilities are not module specific but can support the operation of one or multiple modules.

There are several areas where we can find platform tools to support the HCM suite. The image shows a summary of the concepts covered in Platform Advanced training.

Hint

Fundamental aspects of Platform, for example, Role-Based Permissions, Home Page, or the Theme Manager are covered in detail in the introductory course. Check our learning journey Exploring the SAP SuccessFactors Platform to review the SAP SuccessFactors Platform Introduction Academy training content and refresh your memory on these aspects.

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