SAP SuccessFactors Features: That Differentiate it from the Competition

Learn more about SAP SuccessFactors features that set it apart from the competition. Discover how its unique tools and capabilities enhance your processes.

Accounts

Add a new user
Archive users Deactivate and store user accounts without deleting them.
Browse list of users View all registered users in the system.
Bulk User Actions Manage multiple user accounts at once.
Custom/Mandatory User profile fields
Upload users Import users via spreadsheet.

Activity grading

Course History View completed and ongoing courses for each user.
Gradebook Centralized view of all learner grades.
Gradebook audit trail
Gradebook comments
Manual Grading ("Marking") Manually review and grade submissions.
Multiple grading scales

AI Features

Adaptive Learning
AI Powered
Chatbot
Content development
Content Translation
Intelligent recommendations
Natural Language Processing
Predictive analysis
Quiz generation
Text-to-speech

Authentication

Active Directory/LDAP Integration Authenticate users via corporate directories.
Custom User login page
Manual Accounts
No login
SAML2/API Integration
Self-Registration Users create their own accounts.
Self-Registration w. Admin Confirmation

Categories

Assign Courses to categories Organize courses under specific categories.
Create new Categories Add new organizational groups for courses.
Manage Categories Edit, delete, or update categories.
Priced Categories (Bundle)

Certificate management

Certification life-cycle Track generation, renewal, and expiration.
Manage certification templates Customize certificate formats.
Predefined certification templates Use ready-made certificate designs.
Unique Certificate by Course
Unique Certification by Curriculum

Compliance management

Certificate expiration notifications Alerts when certificates are near expiry.
Certification Expiration Management Manage timelines and renewal rules.
Due Date notifications
Soft/Hard Stop Due Dates

Course Creation

Assignments Engine
Built-In Authoring Tool Create content directly inside the platform.
Can reuse PPTs, PDFs, Videos Upload and repurpose existing material.
Changing Course default settings Modify core course configuration.
Consume online video content
Content Library
Course backup Options Backup and restore course data.
Drag & Drop Interactions Interactive content creation.
Hybrid Learning Courses Blend online and in‑person lessons.
Learning Paths (Curriculums)
LRS
Scheduling LIVE events
Survey Engine Create learner surveys.
Tests Engine Build quizzes and exams.
Upload courses Import courses into the platform.

Customization

Mobile Learning Support
Personalized views

Enrollment

Attendance Tracking Track presence in sessions.
Automated Enrollment (based on User data)
Guest Access Settings Allow non‑registered users limited access.
Manual Enrollment
Progress Tracking Monitor learner progress in real time.
Self-enrollment Allow learners to join courses freely.
Self-enrollment (with a PIN #)
Survey enrollment (based on a response)

Format

Course Discussions Forum-style communication.
Gamification Format Add game elements to courses.
Learner Upload Allow learners to upload content.
LIVE Chat Option
Social Format Social interaction‑focused layout.
Topics Format
Video Conferencing Integration Connect with tools like Zoom/Teams.
Weekly Format

Gamification

Badge customization
Badges Award digital achievements.
Customize Gamification mechanics
Leaderboards Rank learners based on achievements.
Levels
Points
Rewards Offer incentives for achievements.

Interface options

Additional external pages
Block Management
Calendar Settings
Language settings
Learning Accessibility
Location Settings Configure regional settings.
Media embedding settings
Multilanguage Support Provide support in multiple languages.
Ready-made Themes

Learning types

Asynchronous Instructor-led Instructor-led but not in real time.
Asynchronous Self-paced Learners progress independently.
Blended Learning Mix online and face‑to‑face training.
Synchronous Virtual Classroom Live real-time classes.

Mobile learning

Offline (disconnected Mobile app)
Online (Internet connected) Access content with full connectivity.

Offline

Support for offline access to content

Reports

Automated Report Scheduling
Canned Reports
Dashboards and Graphic Reports
Email delivery of Reports Send reports via email.
Exporting Reports in variety of formats Export data as PDF, Excel, etc.
Grading Report Settings
Learning Analytics Tools
Training Record Maintenance

Roles

Define roles
Role Assignment
System Permissions per role
Teams and Team Hierarchies

Security

Anti-spam
Anti-virus
IP Blocker
Restrict registration to specific domains
Strong Passwords

Shopping cart

Built-In Shopping Cart
Shopping Cart as Plug-In

System reports

Automatic email reports in predefined intervals
Custom reports generator
Email notification settings
Live Logs