SuccessFactors platform overview
Difference between Employee Central (EC) and other SF modules
SAP cloud ecosystem basics
Data model concepts in SF
Foundation objects in Employee Central
Manage business configuration (MBC) setup
Role-based permissions & access control
Security groups vs permission roles
Workflow engine basics
Position management vs job management
Employment info configuration
Organization management (departments, divisions)
User and manager self-service
Employee Central mobile access
Employee Central vs Employee Central Payroll
EC core objects: Employee, Job Info, Pay, Personal Info
Manage MDF (Metadata Framework) objects
Picklists and dropdowns configuration
Portlets setup for forms
Configure rules in EC
Manage permissions for MDF objects
Job requisition template configuration
Employee data import via ECIS or CSV
Manage time off types in EC
Employee central calendar setup
Validate data via import templates
Configure alerts and notifications
Onboarding and offboarding workflows
Manage effective dating
Event reason setup
Time off and time sheet concepts
Time types and quotas
Time profiles and work schedules
Attendance and absence management
Time recording methods (clock-in, manual, mobile)
Time evaluation process
Rounding rules configuration
Accrual rules for leave types
Leave of absence rules
Payroll integration points
EC time integration with Payroll
Time workflows and approvals
Manage exceptions and overrides
Time data analysis using reports
Time data correction in back-end
Work schedule templates
Time entry validation
Integration with external time systems
Holiday calendars setup
Time alerts & notifications configuration
Basic rule syntax in SuccessFactors
Create simple and complex rules
Rule types: decision, compound, standard
Test rules before deployment
Configure workflow approvals
Escalation paths for workflows
Understanding EC effective dating in rules
Data validation rules
Audit trail of employee data changes
Data import/export processes
Correcting data import errors
Mass data update methods
Manage CSV templates for imports
Data cleansing strategies
Troubleshoot workflow failures
Standard reports in Employee Central
Advanced reporting (Ad Hoc reports)
Analytics templates in SF
Time management dashboards
Compensation & time reporting integration
Key performance indicators for HR
Report permissions and role-based visibility
Data extraction via API
Scheduled reporting
Excel data manipulation for reporting
SuccessFactors Integration Center basics
OData API knowledge
SOAP API knowledge
File-based imports and exports
Payroll integration points
Learning Management System (LMS) integration
Third-party time management system integration
SAP ERP HCM vs SuccessFactors integration
Single Sign-On (SSO) configuration
Integration error troubleshooting
Requirement gathering from stakeholders
Process mapping and documentation
Communication with technical teams
Time management for consultants
Managing client expectations
Presentation skills
Training end-users
Change management in HR systems
Agile methodology basics
Issue escalation protocols
Testing & UAT coordination
Deployment planning
Post-go-live support
Continuous improvement mindset
Keeping up-to-date with SF release notes