SAP Human Capital Management (HCM)
This 3-month certificate program provides end-to-end training on SAP Human Capital Management (HCM), the ERP solution used by HR departments for personnel administration, organizational management, time tracking, payroll processing, and talent management. Learners will gain practical skills in managing employee data, executing HR transactions, running payroll simulations, and generating HR reports within SAP ECC or S/4HANA systems.
Professional Certificate in SAP Human Capital Management (HCM)
Duration: 3 Months (3 sessions/week) | Format: Live Online or In-Person | Total Estimated Learning Hours: ~72
For: HR Professionals, Payroll Administrators, ERP Functional Consultants
Skill Level: Beginner to Intermediate
Program Overview
This 3-month certificate program provides end-to-end training on SAP Human Capital Management (HCM), the ERP solution used by HR departments for personnel administration, organizational management, time tracking, payroll processing, and talent management. Learners will gain practical skills in managing employee data, executing HR transactions, running payroll simulations, and generating HR reports within SAP ECC or S/4HANA systems.
Graduates will be prepared to support or implement HR operations using SAP HCM, and to align workforce data with broader business processes.
Core Courses
1. Introduction to SAP HCM and Organizational Structures
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: None
Summary:
Understand SAP HCM’s architecture and its place in enterprise HR systems. Explore how organizational units, jobs, and positions are structured and managed.
Learning Outcomes
- Define SAP HCM module components
- Differentiate enterprise vs. personnel structures
- Create and assign jobs, positions, and org units
- Navigate key HCM transactions
2. Personnel Administration (PA)
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 1
Summary:
Manage employee records and personnel actions such as hiring, promotion, and termination using infotypes.
Learning Outcomes
- Execute personnel actions in PA40
- Maintain infotypes with PA30 and PA20
- Manage employee master data
- Understand personnel number assignments
3. Time Management (TM)
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 2
Summary:
Track employee working hours, absences, and leave requests. Configure time types and work schedules.
Learning Outcomes
- Record attendance and absences
- Create and assign work schedules
- Process leave and public holidays
- Integrate time data with payroll
4. Payroll Overview and Configuration
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 2 or 3
Summary:
Learn the fundamentals of SAP payroll processing including payroll areas, control records, and schema management.
Learning Outcomes
- Simulate and run payrolls
- Understand wage types and results
- Interpret payroll logs and troubleshooting
- Configure payslip formats
5. Organizational Management (OM)
Hours: 9
Prerequisites: Course 1
Summary:
Define reporting relationships, maintain org plans, and synchronize OM data with PA for consistency.
Learning Outcomes
- Use transactions like PPOME and PO13
- Link positions to employees and org units
- Maintain evaluation paths
- Align OM and PA integration
6. Talent and Performance Management
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Course 5
Summary:
Handle goal-setting, performance appraisals, and succession planning in SAP HCM.
Learning Outcomes
- Configure appraisal templates
- Track performance results
- Manage promotion paths and talent pools
7. Employee and Manager Self-Service (ESS/MSS)
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Course 2
Summary:
Enable employees and managers to manage HR tasks via the SAP portal. Set up workflows and approvals.
Learning Outcomes
- Configure ESS/MSS dashboards
- Automate leave requests and approvals
- Integrate SAP HCM with NetWeaver portal
8. Reporting and Analytics in SAP HCM
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Course 2 or 5
Summary:
Generate reports for HR metrics using standard SAP queries and data exports.
Learning Outcomes
- Use SAP Ad Hoc Query and SAP Standard Reports
- Analyze HR master data and time info
- Export data for audits or external use
9. Capstone Project: Employee Lifecycle Simulation
Hours: 6
Prerequisites: Completion of prior modules
Summary:
Simulate a full HR lifecycle: from hiring → time entry → payroll → offboarding, including data entry and process documentation.
Learning Outcomes
- Demonstrate working knowledge across SAP HCM
- Submit employee data entries and system screenshots
- Present a simulated payroll summary and HR report
Ready to Transform Your Career?
At TBS, we understand that effective human capital management is key to unlocking organizational potential and driving business success. Join the TBS SAP Human Capital Management (HCM) program to develop the skills needed to optimize talent management, streamline HR processes, and enhance workforce productivity using SAP solutions. Get ready to lead the transformation in human resources with TBS. Enroll today and take your first step toward becoming a proficient SAP HCM professional.