SAP Learning has been committed to the idea of offering innovative learning solutions that are tailored to the needs of each individual, and this commitment is constantly being kept up with the changing times. The organization is constantly working on how it can best reimagine how learning can be beneficial for customers, partners, and employees alike.
The German enterprise software giant has a long-standing tradition of supporting learners in both the business and education sectors, with a broad range of programs available to suit the needs of individuals at all levels. The company is expanding its community to include people from a variety of backgrounds, with some looking to improve their current skill set, while others are looking to take their first step in the world of software development.
As the result of the monumental changes brought about by the global COVID-19 pandemic, companies are now facing a variety of challenges to their talent retention and an ever-increasing technology skills gap. It has become more clear that in order for education and training to keep up with the evolving landscape, SAP understands an appropriate response needs to be made.
In a recent article published by the company’s Chief Learning Officer Max Wessel, SAP has outlined three key ways in which they are working to reimagine learning so that everyone has the skills they need to succeed. The first is by lowering the barriers to education by making it more accessible for all; the second is by taking a skills-based approach to career development, recognizing that there’s no one-size-fits-all approach and instead providing training tailored to individuals; and finally, meeting learners where they are with a fully-integrated approach to career exploration.
According to Wessel, SAP is deeply committed to expanding people’s opportunities by making education more interesting and available to everyone. According to him, this is the reason why the multinational company has expanded its global programs to reach students and learners who might encounter obstacles in their path to learning opportunities.
“By eliminating the cost of learning and alleviating the need for in-person activities, we continue to grow our community of learners who can achieve their aspirations in the SAP ecosystem,” Wessel further shared in the blog post.
SAP Learning Expands to Address Growing Community Needs
SAP Learning has now reached over 150,000 active learners on the website in just a few months, with around 2,000 new signups every day. This number is expected to continue growing as students are able to make use of their courses and see their grades improve in turn.
For example, through funding programs like People to Work by SAP, there is a substantial improvement in job seekers’ placement with more than 80% of participants getting into new jobs after completing training. SAP Learning is continuously evolving in order to meet the needs of customers and the global community. The popularity of the platform has led to an increased demand for more courses on a variety of subjects, which the company is constantly creating.
Moreover, SAP has benefited immensely from a skills-based approach when it comes to training new employees and members of the ecosystem, with The Chief Learning Officer 2022 Learning Elite awards recognizing the German company as one of the top L&D programs in today’s global landscape. With the help of skills-based learning and certification, a person who is not currently employed can still be able to validate their skill set with their current and potential employer of choice. This will help them stay up to date with the latest industry-specific needs and make themselves more desirable to employers who are looking for candidates with valuable skills.
“Internally, we take a similar approach, as understanding the skills of our workforce allows SAP to make strategic investments in how we help our employees upskill and develop their unique talents for the future,” Wessel explained.
When it comes to providing access to their courses and training, SAP is known for its dedication to ensuring that these programs are widely available. This dedication has led the company to be recognized as a Leader by IDC in three different MarketScape reports, namely the European and U.S. IT Training Services 2021 report, and the APeJ IT Training Services 2022 report.
These enterprise assessments by the leading advisory firm offer a holistic look at the capabilities and strategies of IT vendors and highlights SAP as an industry leader. The company has been established as such due to its extensive portfolio, hybrid offerings for education and training, as well as other key factors.
