SAP Learning Solution 6.00
Product Overview
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
Learning/Development Not Just a Department
The overall goal of learning is to drive business performance and improve business impact as a consequence. To do this, business processes must be integrated with learning processes and results measured against the organization’s goals.
What tools support these best practices?
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
What We’ll Cover
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Authoring Envirnoment
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SAP Learning Portal
Integration
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
Learning Solution Release Strategy
Learning Solution 1.00 (not available anymore)
Learning Solution 2.00 Based on Basis 6.20 Add on to mySAP Enterprise 4.7 Ramp-up start April 2003 Mass shipment since December 2003
Learning Solution 3.00 Based on SAP NetWeaver ‘04 Core is part of ECC5.0 in mySAP ERP 2004 Frontend, Content Player & Authoring Environment are separate components Ramp-up start June 2004 Mass shipment since March 2005
Learning Solution 6.00 Based on SAP NetWeaver ’04s Core is part of ECC6.0 in mySAP ERP2005 Frontends, Content Player & Authoring Environment are separate
components Mass shipment since June 2006
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
What We’ll Cover
LS Release Strategy1
2
4
5
Authoring Envirnoment
SAP Learning Solution overview3
6 Looking forward
SAP Learning Portal
Integration
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
SAP Learning Solution - ERP Integration
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SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
Integration Enables Value-Adding Processes
Some examples of how integration will enable organizations to tie people processes with business goals and business results:
Automatic update of skill/qualification catalogs (HR)
Route approval to managers through reporting hierarchy (workflow)
Bulk enrollments via organizational structures (HR)
Use development plans to drive offerings (HR)
Use work schedule integration to effectively administer Instructor Led Training (HR/PP)
Track training room materials e.g. course manuals (MM)
Cost center allocation of training costs (CO)
Company branding/culture (Portal) Analyze and measure (BI)
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
What We’ll Cover
LS Release Strategy1
2
4
5
Authoring Envirnoment
SAP Learning Solution overview3
6 Looking forward
SAP Learning Portal
Integration
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
Solution Description
Learning Portal
LearningManagement
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Content Management System
AuthoringSystem
Storage and administration of (learning) content
A point of entry for a personalized learning environment enroll in courses overview of training history and learning progresscollaboration
Administer course and test catalog, track learning progress and analytical reporting capabilities
Create and structure learning content and tests based on SCORM standards
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SAP LS 6.00 Architecture powered by NetWeaver ’04s
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SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
Additional Details
The SAP Learning Solution consists of five mandatory components:
Learning Portal (LSOFE 600) is an Add-On on a WebAS 7.00
Training Management (LSOTM 600) is part of the SAP ERP Central Component (SAP ECC), Human Resources Extension.
Content Player (LSOCP 600) is based on SAP J2EE Engine
Authoring Environment (LSOAE 600) can be installed on Windows© NT4.0/2000/XP, requires Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.4.2
Offline Player (LSOOP 600) can be installed on Windows© NT4.0/2000/XP, requires Java Development Kit (JDK) 1.4.2
SAP Learning Solution 6.00 is powered by SAP Netweaver 2004s which includes the mentioned basis components.
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
Solution Overview
Learning Management System
Learner Account Results, learning progress
Content Player Recognizes learning strategy Guides learner through content Determines learning progress
Authoring Environment
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Learning Content
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Collaboration Integrated with Collabor.
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Blended Learning Offering Classroom training WBTs Curricula external catalogs external VC
Learning Portal
WebDAV interface
Analytical Reporting via Business Intelligence
Creating and structuring learning content
Creating tests and asessments Import and export content
External authoring tools
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
What We’ll Cover
LS Release Strategy1
2
4
5
Authoring Envirnoment
SAP Learning Solution overview3
6 Looking forward
SAP Learning Portal
Integration
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
Content Author View
Learning Network ExplorerLearning Network Explorer
WorkspaceWorkspace
Dialog AreaDialog Area
Message AreaMessage Area
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Instructional Element
Learning Object
Content Resource
Instructional Element
Learning Object
Content Resource
Instructional Element
Content Resource
Learning Net
Structure of a Learning Net
Learning Object
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Customizable Views
Depending on their roles and their authoring process customers are able to configure the functional scope for:
Instructional Designertypically full-blown funtionality focus on strcuturing courses
Subject Matter Experts typically limited functionality restricted to content creation, -
assignment
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Authoring Environment: Architecture
Local Repository
AuthoringEnvironment
Controller
Global Repository
PublisherDatabase
RepositoryExplorer
Learning ObjectivesCatalog
R/3 Backend
KM platform (EP)
Local
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Repository Explorer
Master Repository = Content Management on Server
Master Repository = Content Management on ServerLocal Repository=
on Author‘s PC
Local Repository=on Author‘s PC
check-in, release, publishcheck-in, release, publish
launchlaunch
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
What We’ll Cover
LS Release Strategy1
2
4
5
Authoring Envirnoment
SAP Learning Solution overview3
6 Looking forward
SAP Learning Portal
Integration
SAP AG 2007, SAP LSO 6.00 – Overview, Casper Nel
The Employee/Learner View
Messages and Notes Area
Courses can be easily set as mandatory for the learner based on various criteria
Display of missing qualifications for the current job and proposals for appropriate courses
Overview of current, blended learning activities
Display of Web-based Courses
Display of Web-based courses in a separate window
Personalized learning path or table of contents
Course Catalog and Learner Account
Course Catalog for drill-down and powerful search engine
Leaner account with full learning history, qualifications information and the preferred learning strategy
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Training Administrator View
Dynamic Training Menu
Builds up the course catalog Processes training topics Processes courses / curricula Processes tests Creates the required information (such as
prices, target group, prerequisites, required and imparted qualifications, course schedule, link to content)
Schedules dates for training Distributes courses to selected jobs,
departments or individuals Accesses appraisals Activates workflow for specific courses Enables collaboration
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Manager View
Amount of participations and cancellations
Comparison of bookings per year Quota of partipations and cancellations Comparison of training costs per year Education per organizational assignment Training fees per organizational
assignement Training per target group Training costs per target group Test results My cost center: actual training costs My cost center: training costs per year My cost center: quarterly training costs
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Demo
Demo on SAP Learning Solution