1. Introduction to SAP SuccessFactors
Overview of SuccessFactors HCM Suite
Cloud vs. On-Premise HR
Modules in SuccessFactors
Role of Employee Central in the Suite
Integration with SAP S/4HANA and other SF modules

2. Employee Central Basics
What is Employee Central?
Core Features of EC
Benefits of Using EC
Role-Based Permissions (RBP) Overview
Introduction to MDF (Metadata Framework)

3. System Architecture & Navigation
Introduction to SF Home Page & Tiles
Proxy Functionality
Admin Center Overview
Search, Filters, and Actions
Using “People Profile” UI

4. Foundation Objects (FOs)
Understanding Foundation Data
Organization Structure:
Legal Entity
Business Unit
Division
Department
Location
Job Structure:
Job Classification
Job Function
Job Level
Position Management Overview
Event Reason and Event Derivation

5. Employee Central Data Model
Data Models in EC (Corporate, Succession, Country-Specific)
XML and Business Configuration UI (BCUI)
Standard and Custom Fields
Syncing FOs and HRIS elements

6. Employee Central Master Data
Managing Biographical and Personal Data
Employment Information
Job Information
Compensation Information
Employment Events (Hire, Transfer, Promotion, Termination)
Global Assignments and Concurrent Employment

7. Position Management
Enabling Position Management
Position-to-Job Synchronization
Position Hierarchy and Reporting Line
Position Reclassification and Reassignment

8. Time Off Configuration
Time Management Overview
Holiday Calendar and Work Schedules
Time Types and Time Profiles
Leave of Absence, Accruals, and Rules
Time Off Reporting and ESS/MSS Scenarios

9. Workflows and Event Handling
Workflow Configuration in EC
Dynamic Role Assignments
Workflow Routing and Approvals
Event Reason Derivation and Event Handling

10. Business Rules in EC
What are Business Rules?
Rule Scenarios in EC
If/Then Logic for Rules
Business Rule Execution Order
Common Use Cases (Defaulting, Validations)

11. Role-Based Permissions (RBP)
Overview of Security in EC
Managing Permission Groups and Roles
RBP for Employees, Managers, HR, Admin
Best Practices in RBP Configuration

12. Reporting in EC
Introduction to Reporting Tools:
Table Reports
Ad Hoc Reports
Canvas Reports
Story Reports
Scheduling & Publishing Reports

13. Integration Overview
Integration with Payroll (SAP & Third-party)
Integration with SAP ERP / S/4HANA
Compound Employee API
Introduction to Integration Center and Middleware (Boomi, CPI)

14. Country-Specific Configuration
Localizations for Different Countries
Country-Specific Elements (Address, ID)
Compliance Features

15. Project Implementation & Real-Time Scenarios
SuccessFactors Project Phases (Prepare, Realize, Deploy)
Data Migration and Import Tools
Instance Sync Tool
EC Admin Tasks & Case Scenarios
Real-Time Case Studies & Workshops

16. Additional Tools & Utilities
Instance Refresh Tool
Picklist Center
Role-Based Home Page Configuration
Alert and Notification Framework