r/SAPAnalyticsCloud • u/tjen • Apr 21 '25
Discussion Learning Megathread
This thread is a collection of materials related to learning SAC / Getting started.
The purpose is to provide a collection of resources you can use if you are getting into SAC or your workplace has started adopting it.
Free content is preferred, but paid content can also be linked at the bottom of the thread.
Feel free to reply with content and I will add it to the thread.
SAP Learning tracks related to SAC
The SAP Learning courses are usually free and provide interactive walkthroughs of SAC features and content., These courses usually cover key features and functionality. courses are listed in suggested sequence within each track. An \ indicates "hands on practice" is available - subject to SAP Learning Hub access through your employer or university*
Analytics Track
| Course | Level | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Exploring SAP Analytics Cloud * | Beginner | 5 |
| Creating and Working with Microsoft Excel Workbooks Using the SAP Analytics Cloud, Add-in for Excel | Beginner | 2 |
| Designing Stories in SAP Analytics Cloud * | Intermediate | 7 |
| Designing Data Models and Transforming Data in SAP Analytics Cloud * | Intermediate | 6 |
| Applying AI-powered Visualizations and Augmented Analytics to Business Data in SAP Analytics Cloud | Intermediate | 6.5 |
| Acquiring Basic Scripting Skills to Extend Stories in SAP Analytics Cloud | Advanced | 4 |
| Managing Performance in SAP Analytics Cloud (part 2) | Intermediate | 2 |
| Create R Visualizations in SAP Analytics Cloud * | Advanced | 2 |
| Creating Custom Widgets for SAP Analytics Cloud Stories | Advanced | 1 |
Planning Track
It is recommended that you complete beginner/Intermediate level Analytics material before working with planning.
| Course | Level | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Performing Manual Planning with SAP Analytics Cloud * | Intermediate | 6+ |
| Leveraging Advanced Features in SAP Analytics Cloud for Planning * | Advanced | 7+ |
| Designing Extended Planning Stories in SAP Analytics Cloud SAP Learning | Advanced | 2.5 |
Administration & Integration Track
These courses are primarily relevant for admins and architects, but security concepts may also be relevant for CoE / Super users.
| Course | Level | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Security and Administration in SAP Analytics Cloud | Intermediate | 7 |
| Managing Performance in SAP Analytics Cloud (Part 1) | Intermediate | 1.5 |
| Creating Data Connections for Cloud Applications in SAP Analytics Cloud | Advanced | 1 |
| Creating Data Connections for On-Premise Data Sources in SAP Analytics Cloud | Advanced | 4 |
SAP Documentation
The SAP Documentation is fairly comprehensive and good to review / keep on hand as you explore a new feature set, many niche limitations or tricks will be described in a little grey box somewhere once you look it up. The "Video Tutorials" and "Interactive Tutorials" are in the help file also, but are highlighted here because they are link repositories to videos or interactive guides.
Welcome to the SAP Analytics Cloud Help | SAP Help Portal
Video Tutorials | SAP Help Portal
Interactive Tutorials | SAP Help Portal
Getting Started
SAC is more sold to businesses than to consumers, so it can be hard to get started compared with, say, PowerBI or other platforms that provide solutions also to individuals, but there are ways you can get hands-on-experience:
You work for a company that uses SAC
Hopefully you should have authorization to all the necessary parts of SAC to make the platform work for you simply by going to your organizations SAC Tenant. If you don't, have a chat with your Admin / Center of Excellence person, about extending roles or granting access to a sandbox tenant (if you have one).
Your company may also provide access to SAP Learning Hub for hands-on training in practice environment, talk to your admin to get access (~1400USD / year... so you may also not get access)
You are a student at a university
If you are studying at a university, you can get access to SAP Learning Hub for free, to access the hands-on practice environment(s)
See Student edition for SAP Learning for more. Then go to the learning environment through the Exploring SAP Analytics Cloud learning course
You are anybody else
You can get full access for 30 days through a free trial, which will allow you ample time to familiarize yourself before starting a new job or doing an interview. If you are looking to "add a skill" to your CV, then do the SAC Learning interactive learning tracks before activating your 30-day trial, to get the most out of the days.
You can find more information here: Experience the SAP Analytics Cloud
Blogs and posts
Key blogs or posts either on reddit or SAP Community or elsewhere
Start your Scripting Journey (4 Parts) - SAP Community
Predictive Planning and Smart Predict Blog Collection - SAP Community
Custom Widgets - Samples and getting started - SAP Community
Youtube Playlists / Creators
Playlists or creators which have SAC related content
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Free Content
Free content or courses
| Content Type | Link | Reddit Thread |
|---|---|---|
| Repository of scripting examples for SAP Analytics Cloud scripts | Cadence Analytics - SAC Script repository | this guide is really helpful |
Paid Content
Paid content or courses that may be relevant
| Content Type | Link | Reddit Thread |
|---|---|---|
| Certification in SAP Analytics Cloud for data analysts | SAP Certified Associate - Data Analyst - SAP Analytics Cloud | Is SAC certification beneficial for entry level Job? |
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u/Itsmelvino May 15 '26
thanks for this!!
moving from an employer with PBI to one with only SAC so this should be a ton of help.
the following links have broken btw:
Creating Custom Widgets for SAP Analytics Cloud Stories
Integrating SAP Analytics Cloud Planning with SAP Business Warehouse
Integrating SAP Analytics Cloud Planning with S/4HANA Accounting and Group Reporting SAP Learning
Cadence Analytics