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SAP HCM: Human Capital Management and Workforce Optimization

Transforming Human Resources through Integrated Digital Workforce Solutions

SAP HCM: Human Capital Management and Workforce Optimization
Course Schedule

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12-16 Jan 2026
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20-24 Jul 2026
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26-30 Oct 2026
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Certificate
  • Coventry Academy Certificate of Attendance will be provided to delegates who attend and complete the course

Training Overview

Training Overview

People are the most valuable asset of any organization — and managing them effectively requires both strategic insight and operational precision. In the modern enterprise, human resource functions extend far beyond administration; they now focus on workforce planning, talent management, employee engagement, and performance analytics. SAP Human Capital Management (SAP HCM) provides the comprehensive tools required to streamline these HR functions and align them with organizational strategy.

This SAP HCM: Human Capital Management and Workforce Optimization training course delves deeply into the SAP HCM environment, demonstrating how it unites core HR processes — including personnel administration, organizational management, time management, payroll, and talent development — into a single, integrated system. Participants will explore how SAP HCM supports HR transformation through data transparency, automation, and analytics-driven decision-making.

By combining conceptual instruction with live system demonstrations and case-based workshops, the course equips HR and business professionals to optimize workforce processes, improve compliance, and enhance employee experience. Whether transitioning from manual HR systems or upgrading existing HR workflows, participants will leave with the knowledge to leverage SAP HCM as a strategic enabler of productivity, agility, and long-term organizational success.

What are the goals?

By the end of this training course, participants will be able to:

  • Understand the structure, key components, and integration of SAP HCM within the enterprise system
  • Manage employee master data and organizational structures
  • Configure and maintain time management and payroll processes
  • Utilize talent management functions such as performance, learning, and development
  • Generate HR analytics and reports for strategic decision-making
  • Integrate HR processes with finance and other business modules
  • Apply best practices to enhance workforce efficiency, compliance, and engagement

Who is this Training Course for?

This training course is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:

  • Human resource managers and HR business partners
  • Payroll and benefits administrators
  • SAP HCM consultants and system specialists
  • Learning, talent, and performance management professionals
  • Project managers overseeing HR digital transformation initiatives

How will this Training Course be Presented?

This training course will utilise a variety of proven adult learning techniques to ensure maximum understanding, comprehension and retention of the information presented. This includes an interactive mixture of lecture-led learning & group discussions.

The Course Content

Day One: Introduction to SAP HCM and HR Digitalization
  • Overview of SAP HCM and its role in enterprise systems
  • Core components: Personnel Administration (PA), Organizational Management (OM), Time Management (TM), Payroll, and Talent Management
  • HR transformation and digitalization trends
  • Navigating SAP HCM interfaces and data structures
  • Workshop: mapping HR functions within SAP architecture
Day Two: Personnel Administration and Organizational Management
  • Managing employee master data and infotypes
  • Defining organizational units, positions, and relationships
  • Maintaining organizational structures and reporting hierarchies
  • Employee lifecycle processes: hiring, transfers, and terminations
  • Case study: building an organizational management model in SAP HCM
Day Three: Time Management and Payroll Processing
  • Time data entry, attendance, and absence management
  • Work schedules, holidays, and overtime rules
  • Payroll master data configuration and processing
  • Wage types, pay components, and off-cycle payroll runs
  • Integration between time management, payroll, and finance
  • Practical workshop: executing a payroll cycle in SAP HCM
Day Four: Talent and Performance Management
  • Introduction to SAP’s talent management suite
  • Performance appraisal and goal-setting processes
  • Succession planning and career development tools
  • Learning and training administration in SAP HCM
  • Integration with SAP SuccessFactors and employee self-services
  • Group exercise: designing a talent management strategy
Day Five: HR Reporting, Analytics, and Strategic Workforce Planning
  • HR reporting tools and data visualization
  • Key HR metrics and KPIs for organizational performance
  • Using analytics for workforce planning and optimization
  • Compliance management and data protection in HR systems
  • Capstone project: designing a strategic HR dashboard in SAP HCM

Providers and Associations

Anderson
Anderson
Aztech Training
Aztech Training
COPEX
COPEX