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SAP SuccessFactors Learning vs Skillsoft vs Workday comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Mindshare comparison

Learning Management Systems (LMS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SAP SuccessFactors Learning5.6%
Cornerstone Learn7.1%
Moodle7.0%
Other80.3%
Learning Management Systems (LMS)
eLearning Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Skillsoft4.4%
Pluralsight31.0%
A Cloud Guru11.5%
Other53.1%
eLearning
Cloud HCM Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Workday17.0%
SAP SuccessFactors19.0%
Oracle HCM Cloud10.0%
Other54.0%
Cloud HCM
 

Featured Reviews

ManujGupta - PeerSpot reviewer
User satisfaction grows with valuable features and excellent customer support
Some features of SAP SuccessFactors Learning that require improvement include reporting tools and dashboarding, which are not so good, and integration is really difficult. In the future, I suggest updates primarily on the mobile user experience side, reporting, dashboarding, and workflows. An AI version would definitely help significantly. Integrating SAP SuccessFactors Learning with HR systems through HR processes in my organization is very difficult.
Ujjwal Mishra - PeerSpot reviewer
Clear instructions and effective learning with room for market reach and language expansion
Regarding areas of Skillsoft that I would like to see improved or enhanced in the future, the platform is already very good and nice. If Skillsoft is launching its platform worldwide, they should be language specific. While I can understand English, if someone does not understand it, they should have tutors for their regions as well, so they can develop more certification programs in languages understood by the majority of people. I rate it a seven because they are missing two points: they do not have much market reach, and it should be more convenient in local languages of nations as they are approaching the worldwide area. Similar to how Netflix has multiple channel swapping options, if Skillsoft is training worldwide, they need to have the option for language selection.
Eslam Abo Elnaga - PeerSpot reviewer
Has improved HR process efficiency through intuitive workflows and responsive support
There is something that could be improved in Workday, specifically in the time tracking module. While I am not working on Workday now, I was a regional HRIS working for Egypt, Malta, India, and China. I mention these countries to relate to high population countries and companies. In our company, we use assigned work schedules for our teams. Because we work with the time tracking module, we need to assign shifts. In the manufacturing industry, we might need to change shifts every day or week. Manufacturing teams are huge, approximately 50 to 200 people in one team. If this team has one leader, the leader needs to assign a work schedule for each person individually. While there is mass upload functionality where we can load shifts for all people or specific groups, we need to select multiple people and assign them to a schedule from the interface itself. I have requested this functionality many times. When extracting business processes awaiting actions report, I can select different processes in one box, hit okay, and the report comes up. However, the same functionality does not work for work schedule assigning. If implemented, it would help many people in companies with high populations and big teams.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable features of the solution were the deployment and onboarding."
"I like the product because it has logically synchronized modules."
"Safety is the most robust aspect of this platform."
"The most valuable feature is the smooth integration."
"I find the user interface user-friendly compared to the initial application."
"The most valuable feature for us in SAP SuccessFactors is the Performance Management module."
"Some valuable features include assigning various courses to employees based on their groups and roles, as well as providing specialized training for new hires."
"The platform's most valuable feature is personalized learning recommendations."
"The platform is user-friendly and very easy to use; we don't need any training or coaching to use the platform, and by nature, it's easy to navigate through it."
"When I was introduced to Skillsoft, I gained many skills and obtained my Microsoft Azure certification, which helped me secure a position as a Cloud Engineer at Sutherland."
"Skillsoft provides an extensive content library, personalized learning path, and blended learning support; additionally, it provides mobile accessibility so users can access it directly from their mobile whenever they have time, and robust analytics is also available, providing good reporting on the analytics side, such as how users are performing and how they are getting grades, which is very helpful for year-end performance assessments of the end user."
"What I find best about Skillsoft is that it's easy to navigate and find program details."
"The course has given me tools and key points which help me stay focused during boring tasks, from daily job deadlines, I have to complete work in the given time framework, take small breaks between jobs, and reward and motivate myself with whatever I enjoy most so that I can complete tasks by the deadline."
"The course has given me tools and key points which help me stay focused during boring tasks, from daily job deadlines, I have to complete work in the given time framework, take small breaks between jobs, and reward and motivate myself with whatever I enjoy most so that I can complete tasks by the deadline."
"The amount of courses on offer is great."
"It is fairly easy to set up"
"First time users, understanding accessibility and consolidated data is fairly easy. The solution improves productivity for users and reduces the need to switch between different tools."
"The software is easy to learn and use. When compared to SAP HR and SAP HCM, the tool is easy to access and understand. We have a hierarchy and structural connectivity in Workday. There is a certification for the solution and when we do it, we become the certified partners of the company"
"The interface of Workday is superior; it is easy and clear, everything is organized effectively, and I enjoy using Workday extensively."
"Workday is a secure product."
"The most valuable feature is the ease of reporting."
"In terms of customization, while it may not be fully customizable, you can configure the features based on the foundation that Workday offers. This allows you to take the basic features and tailor them to the specific needs of your company or business. It provides a lot of configuration flexibility."
"I like its UI and UX. When we were using Oracle or SAP, the UI/UX wasn't very user-friendly for the employees."
 

Cons

"SAP SuccessFactors Learning doesn't have a punch-in and punch-out facility."
"Licensing is a major challenge in the solution."
"The consultants implementing this solution could be more knowledgeable."
"The application integration between cloud and on-premises storage has been completed. However, there is still room for improvement in integrating EC and SAP applications."
"The product needs to improve its escalation system."
"The flexibility and user-friendliness of the user's front end can be improved."
"The certifications are valid for only six months."
"The course analytics feature takes a long time to load data, which is especially problematic for managers who want to quickly access reports and dashboards."
"The only issues I truly have with it are signing issues. This is primarily because it has split sign-in credentials."
"It is providing numerous content library courses. However, it is not giving us hands-on experience training where we are getting practical related material, instead of theory related material."
"LinkedIn seems to have more content in general. It's easier to share the certifications on LinkedIn, which is one of my platforms of work."
"The quality of the courses could be better."
"Skillsoft is already good, but I would appreciate more visual content."
"I prefer Coursera more than Skillsoft because Coursera has a specific market approach that is better than Skillsoft."
"I prefer Coursera more than Skillsoft because Coursera has a specific market approach that is better than Skillsoft."
"Sometimes the system logs out in the middle of classes without any reason and asks me to log in again."
"The solution can be improved by speeding up the load time when pulling up information."
"It has missing functionalities. Specific countries, like Germany, didn't have the option to do payroll. Now we need to look for another product for HR."
"Workday does have a community site where people can go on and off for suggestions. They call them Brainstorms, and you can vote them up. That is something that they do well, but oftentimes, they seem to be racing to deliver something based on what a competitor is delivering. For example, if they hear SAP has this new functionality and learning that's going to be coming out, they prioritize there, which makes sense, but unfortunately, some of these Brainstorms may get neglected where the product might not be improved as quickly or as needed for the customers. You might be waiting for a year or two to get a feature that you'd like released. They should pay more attention to customer feedback and ensure that customer feedback is an essential part of their product roadmap."
"This solution could be made easier to use by continuing to release new improvements."
"They could improve the product areas such as enhancing the interview scheduling module to support more flexible online assessments within the platform."
"Workday has several helpful features. It has categorized payroll processes into sections, such as CTC separation and pay slips. It also provides detailed information on promotions and salary hikes, showing changes from the previous year to the current year. This includes a clear view of the new CTC and the monthly paycheck breakdown."
"Workday could give us industry-specific or vertical-specific solutions."
"This solution could be improved by providing user-level access to customization capabilities. Users currently rely on more technical teams to customize reports, for example."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The additional costs in the solution are based on usage and in regard to the functionalities or services leveraged."
"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a one out of ten."
"You need to procure licensing and it is expensive."
"The solution is really cheap."
"The solution is expensive, but it's a good product."
"My company does have to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs of the solution. My company considers the solution to be worth its price, but we don't consider it to be a cheap solution."
"The tool is cheap."
"Compared to Workday, SAP SuccessFactors Learning is not an expensive solution."
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"By and large, Workday is expensive. It is based on the headcount. I'd probably rate it a three or four out of five in terms of pricing. It'd be like buying a Mercedes or a high-end car. It's expensive, but there's a specific value that you're getting with additional features and things of that nature. Using that metaphor, Workday probably tends to be more of a luxury. There are others like ADP that can do your payroll, your time off, and other things, but they don't do it as well."
"The pricing for this solution is fairly high. It is not affordable for small and mid-sized companies."
"The solution is flexible in terms of pricing."
"I need to pay for a license. It is expensive."
"Workday is moderately priced - I'd rate its pricing three out of five."
"I rate the product’s pricing a ten out of ten."
"Workday is an expensive solution."
"With a bigger budget, I would recommend SAP."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
12%
Retailer
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Performing Arts
8%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
10%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise17
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise7
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business16
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise41
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
The solution is a user-friendly application for learning, designing, and setting up courses.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
The pricing is pocket-friendly if you have more than five hundred users. I would rate the pricing seven out of ten as...
What needs improvement with SAP SuccessFactors Learning?
Some features of SAP SuccessFactors Learning that require improvement include reporting tools and dashboarding, which...
Why is Skillsoft a good choice for virtual training software?
Hello, Skillsoft is popular as a whole solution because it provides companies of all sizes with the ability to train...
What is the difference between Skillsoft and Percipio?
The difference between Skillsoft and Percipio is that the latter is a product of the first but they both function in ...
What areas does Skillsoft offer courses in?
Hello, what's your area of expertise? Because Skillsoft really offers a vast variety of courses, and it may cover wh...
What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?
Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customizatio...
What do you like most about Workday?
I like its UI and UX. When we were using Oracle or SAP, the UI/UX wasn't very user-friendly for the employees.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Workday?
If you go with the launch implementation approach, the solution is generally not very expensive. If you want to add m...
 

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Sample Customers

SHORE Solutions Inc., TranSystems Corporation, Day & Zimmerman, Serco Group, Harlequin Sales Corp, China DataCom Corporation, Sonova AG, Metropolitan Utilities District (M.U.D.)
ACTIVE Network, ARPCT, ASG Group, Brocade, Capital BlueCross, Carrington Holding Company LLC, Cbeyond, Ingersoll Rand, International Quick-service Restaurant, Manitoba Hydro, Menasha, MICROS, Odawa Casino Resort, Olsson Associates, PGA of America, PPD, Security Service Federal Credit Union, Southern New Hampshire University, Sprint, Tata Consultancy Services (North America), Telus, TSC, TSYS, U.S. Army, UniGroup, Unisys, University of Florida, University of North Carolina Wilmington, USO, UST Global
AAA, Allied Global, Avago Technologies Limited, Aviva, Cardinal Health, CareFusion, Chiquita Brands International, Equifax, Flextronics, HP, Life Time Fitness, McKee Foods, MGM Resorts International, Sanofi, ServiceSource International, Symantec, TripAdvisor, Yahoo!
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