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"PeopleSoft is an amazing solution. Its users can have total control of the system, including PeopleCode, Application Engine and Component Interface, along with many other tools delivered by PeopleSoft.""Its user interface is impressive.""It's a mature product.""The most valuable feature is that it's easy to use.""The breadcrumb approach to navigation in PeopleSoft is good. nVision is also a good supplement.""The solution is easy to scale, expand and make bigger.""PeopleSoft is a good core system. They frequently update the solution and recently they have added some good enhancement features for higher education. We just switched to the new fluid interface and that is working very well for us. It is very good.""PeopleSoft is easy to understand, where any end user that is logged in can easily navigate through the menus."

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"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.""The most valuable features of the solution were the deployment and onboarding.""One valuable aspect of SAP SuccessFactors Learning is its stability and established customer base, particularly evident in modules like Employee Central.""The best feature of SAP SuccessFactors Learning for me is the assignment profile. It's a rather specific feature, but this is what comes to mind.""The analytics and reporting features are very helpful.""Some valuable features include assigning various courses to employees based on their groups and roles, as well as providing specialized training for new hires.""Cloud Solution enables accessing the system from the internet, with no need to be within the company network.""SAP SuccessFactors Learning's most valuable features are accessibility and updated UX. The solution can be accessed from outside of the office network and the user's experience is good."

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Cons
"I would like to see it become available again in Mexico.""Tools and UI could be enhanced.""Parsing of CVs is productive but accuracy can be improved.""My developers want to use more HTML instead of the specialized tool, PeopleTools because, they say, it's better from a user perspective.""Services that need improvement include PeopleSoft Query, Pivot Grids, and PeopleSoft Test Framework.""One aspect where PeopleSoft could see improvement is in its level of customization.""The solution could improve by offering PeopleSoft site licenses. Currently, Oracle is pushing for everyone to transition to the cloud, but clients are discontent with this approach. Offering new PeopleSoft site licenses would be the most beneficial for our clients.""The solution needs to work on its mobile technology. We're hoping in the next version we're working on implementing, 9.2, will have more of this."

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"One area I would like to improve in SAP SuccessFactors Learning is the overall user experience and product feedback loop.""The product needs to improve its escalation system.""The consultants implementing this solution could be more knowledgeable.""The initial installation could be a bit easier.""The GUI and dashboards are areas in the solution with shortcomings where improvements are required.""The certifications are valid for only six months.""This solution does not support right to left for the Arabic Language, and the Arabic text support is very bad.""Licensing is a major challenge in the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Check all options before a decision is made."
  • "It's approximately $3,000,000 to $4,000,000 USD per year."
  • "The licensing cost for PeopleSoft is 3,500 per course and the annual subscription fee is 6,500."
  • "I don't know if they are still providing licenses or if they have suspending licenses."
  • "There are no additional costs for licensing."
  • "We are a University and the cost and license are negotiated privately."
  • "The main issue we have with the solution is that it is very expensive."
  • "One of the cheapest solutions available and also one of the best."
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  • "A company is required to pay annual licensing fees."
  • "SAP SuccessFactors Learning is an on-premise solution, there is a one-time fee, which will be given by a company during the implementation. Additionally, there are support fees, which are annual."
  • "The price of SAP SuccessFactors Learning could be better, it is expensive. There is an annual subscription. It's overpriced for small enterprises."
  • "The licensing cost for SAP SuccessFactors Learning is rather expensive, but it's not the only SAP tool my company uses in the suite, so it's very hard to compare prices."
  • "The solution is expensive, but it's a good product."
  • "The pricing changes and the license amount is quite costly."
  • "The additional costs in the solution are based on usage and in regard to the functionalities or services leveraged."
  • "I rate the price for SAP SuccessFactors Learning an eight out of ten, with ten being the highest."
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    Plateau, SuccessFactors Learning
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    Overview

    PeopleSoft is an ERP solution that provides businesses with tools for managing their entire workforce including human resources and financial operations, such as payroll, benefits, talent management, and supply chain management. Originally developed by PeopleSoft, Inc., and later acquired by Oracle Corporation, the software helps address talent management needs and maximize employee productivity and efficiency.

    PeopleSoft Features

    PeopleSoft has many valuable key features. Some of the most useful ones include:


    • Simple and intuitive: PeopleSoft HCM delivers a clean, consistent, and user-friendly design, resulting in greater user satisfaction that leads to higher adoption without the high cost of training employees.


    • Anywhere, anytime mobility: With mobile devices being such an integral part of today’s modern work life, PeopleSoft offers today’s mobile and wireless managers and employees an effective and secure method for accessing the information they need, with the ability to effectively execute HR transactions from anywhere, at any time.


    • Flexible and configurable: PeopleSoft enables you to leverage a single application optimized for all form factors that works on any mobile device – no need for separate applications for mobile and desktop.


    • Robust: Because the solution is robust, you can use it to increase retention and improve employee engagement.


    • Powerful and actionable, embedded analytics: PeopleSoft’s actionable, embedded analytics help you spend less time gathering data and more time analyzing and executing employee data.



    PeopleSoft Benefits

    There are many benefits to implementing PeopleSoft. Some of the biggest advantages the solution offers include:


    • Greater employee satisfaction: Users will find PeopleSoft’s software easy to use, leading to better productivity levels and also increased employee satisfaction.


    • Manage dynamic workforce: The solution provides secure access to employee information so users can manage essential HR functions effectively.


    • Increased administrator productivity: PeopleSoft empowers employees and managers by enabling them to execute common HR tasks so administrators can focus on other top priorities.


    • Quickly make informed decisions: By using PeopleSoft’s embedded, real-time, multidimensional analysis capabilities, users can make more informed business decisions.


    Reviews from Real Users

    PeopleSoft is a solution that stands out when compared to many of its competitors. Some of its major advantages are that it has a lot of functionality and is customizable.

    A Regional Director at a tech services company mentions, “The most valuable feature is that it's wide and broad and it does about everything anybody needs in a major organization from a back-office systems point of view.”

    "PeopleSoft is a good core system. It has a lot of functionality. "They frequently update the solution and recently they have added some good enhancement features for higher education. We just switched to the new fluid interface and that is working very well for us. It is very good," says another reviewer who is an HR/Pay Systems Administrator/Director at a university.


    A Senior Manager for DevOps Infrastructure at a financial services firm, explains why he finds the solution so beneficial: "It is a customizable product. We can customize it based on our needs, which is one of the features that I like about PeopleSoft. As far as financial accounting is concerned, the user interface is very good. You can also configure a Chart of Accounts for all performance insights."

    SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a comprehensive learning management system that enables organizations to deliver, track, and manage all types of learning programs. It offers a user-friendly interface and a wide range of features to enhance the learning experience. With its robust content management capabilities, organizations can create and deliver engaging and personalized learning content. The system also provides tools for managing instructor-led training, virtual classrooms, and blended learning programs. 

    SAP SuccessFactors Learning offers powerful analytics and reporting to track learner progress and measure the effectiveness of learning programs. With its mobile-friendly design, learners can access training materials anywhere at any time. SAP SuccessFactors Learning is a flexible and scalable solution that helps organizations optimize their learning and development initiatives.

    Sample Customers
    BMI Healthcare, Lone Star College System, Jefferson County Public Schools, Griffith University, Los Rios Community College District, Tervita Corporation, INFRA S.A. de C.V., ICF Habitat, Central Washington University, Tech Mahindra Limited, Cognizant Technology Solutions, Stanford Childrens Health
    SHORE Solutions Inc., TranSystems Corporation, Day & Zimmerman, Serco Group, Harlequin Sales Corp, China DataCom Corporation, Sonova AG, Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.)
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    University12%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government9%
    University9%
    REVIEWERS
    Energy/Utilities Company25%
    Computer Software Company25%
    Manufacturing Company17%
    Pharma/Biotech Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Retailer10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Energy/Utilities Company7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise18%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise71%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise58%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business24%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise65%
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    PeopleSoft is ranked 12th in ERP with 80 reviews while SAP SuccessFactors Learning is ranked 4th in Learning Management Systems (LMS) with 23 reviews. PeopleSoft is rated 8.0, while SAP SuccessFactors Learning is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of PeopleSoft writes "Comprehensive solution for SCM but requires add-ons for fluid pages". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP SuccessFactors Learning writes "An easy-to-deploy and stable solution helpful for multiple HR-related activities". PeopleSoft is most compared with Oracle HCM Cloud, Workday, Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, SAP SuccessFactors and SAP ERP, whereas SAP SuccessFactors Learning is most compared with Workday, Moodle, Litmos, Cornerstone Learning and Wombat Security Education Platform.

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