How can an independent consultant purchase a new 'redesigned' SAP Learning Hub subscription?

[PUSCP]

SAP recently announced a so-called 'redesigned' SAP Learning Hub, which has two editions: one for people working for customers and another for partners: SAP Offers Professionals New Digital Learning and Certification. 

What are my options as an independent consultant to purchase a new SAP Learning Hub subscription, and why was such a large group of professionals excluded? The previous subscription to the SAP Learning Hub allowed purchases by individuals. Was this just an oversight or a poor decision? Can it be changed so that individual consultants can also purchase it here: New Digital Learning and Certification from SAP?

[Margit_Wagner]

Hi @LisetteM

Hands-on-practice system aka practice systems are learning systems from SAP for hands-on practice. There is no time limitation. I am not sure from where you pulled the 60 hours
On the SAP Learning site you can search for your desired course or topic that you are interested in and start learning with a learning journey.
When a learning journey has a corresponding practice system where you can practice skills, you can access them directly from the learning journey itself.
You will need a valid SAP Learning Hub or SAP Learning Hub, partner edition subscription to be granted access.
You can find and overview of all available practice system items on the “Practice Systems” page on SAP Learning site.

The benefits are

• Work with fully configured SAP learning systems to carry out class exercises, cross-train, and experiment.
• Gain hands-on experience with real-life SAP software environments to build, practice, and hone your SAP skills and knowledge.
• Meet your training objectives with practice systems – whether preparing for a customer engagement, practicing for an SAP Global Certification exam, looking to acquire new skills, or just experimenting.

Kind regards
Margit

[Margit_Wagner]

Hi @LisetteM
This looks like a new question. Would you mind to post this as a new question in our SAP Learning Q&A section 

This makes it easier  to follow-up:
That way other learners can benefit from the answer:
If you ask the question there other learners  can search for it in the future if they run into the same issue and there we have more features available for responses
Please also provide a sample of the issue that most of your learning journeys have a practice system but they lead you to the partner edition subscription.
Would you mind to repost it ?

Kind regards
Margit

[Margit_Wagner]

Hi @roshan89 
The SAP Learning Hub, partner edition is only available for SAP partners (members of the SAP PartnerEdge program), but SAP Learning Hub can be purchased by organizations or also by individuals / individual consultants. 
If you access this site you need to scroll down  or tab to Pricing where you find the link that leads you to purchasing process

Kind regards
Margit

[salemofianemaloum]

Also it asks about tax number, we don't have one before we could purchase without one

[Margit_Wagner]

Hi @roshan89
Unfortunately I do not understand your comment.
Did you run into an issue while you tried to purchase the license?
In order to support: Could you give us some more details about what you have done?
Kind regards
Margit

[Margit_Wagner · Accepted solution]

Hi @PUSCP 
SAP Learning Hub, partner edition is only available for SAP partners (members of the SAP PartnerEdge program), but SAP Learning Hub can be purchased by organizations or also by individuals / individual consultants. 
As an independent consultant you can purchase a new SAP Learning Hub subscription, SAP has not excluded individual professionals from the buying mechanism for SAP Learning Hub.  As before, individuals can purchase SAP Learning Hub digitally through the SAP Store. 
If you need help purchasing, please contact the SAP Store digital support.
Does this help to clarify your doubts?

Kind regards
Margit

[dennis-stl · Accepted solution]

How does this "SAP Learning Hub" that can be purchased by individuals differ from the "SAP Learning Hub Professional Edition (HUB030)" that was offered in 2023? Is the content as complete and robust?

[Margit_Wagner · Accepted solution]

Hi @dennis-stl'

The redesigned SAP Learning Hub offers access to a vast library of self-paced learning content to upskill across the SAP portfolio.
In addition, it also provides access to guided learning resources, such as expert-led live sessions, hands-on practice systems (with no hour limit), four SAP Certification exam attempts and access to tailored enablement and assessments to keep certifications valid.
For more information on what SAP Learning Hub offers and how to subscribe, please visit this FAQ.
Let me know if you need further support.
Kind regards
Margit

Best regards,

[LisetteM · Accepted solution]

@Margit_Wagner What is the hands-on-practice system with a 60 hour limit?

[JocelynH · Accepted solution]

@Margit_Wagner, is there a download available that lists all the courses available in the newly redesigned Learning Hub subscription for customers and one for the partners? I have a download from before the hub was redesigned that has similar info (what was included with discovery edition, enterprise support, professional, etc). I did note how much the price has gone down and the inclusion of certifications and live systems! That is fabulous!

[LisetteM · Accepted solution]

@Margit_Wagner Hi, I didn't renew mine the last time because of the changes but I am planning to renew.

[narone · Accepted solution]

UPDATE:  I am also unable to purchase a Certification Exam attempt subscription either.  The option to purchase is there but after adding to basket, I flip to a screen saying 'you have no items in your basket'.
I attempted to purchase SAP Learning Hub subscription as an individual on June 20, 2024 and have been in a feedback loop with SAP as to why my order was not being processed, i.e., I was not receiving emails with instance / log-in credentials. I had to escalate to SAP Sales and received an email from SAP Support Admin today that it is not possible to purchase as an individual. The representative cited my use of a gmail address on the order as an issue. My question is, can I purchase a Learning Hub Subscription as an individual using my company email address, but pay for it with my personal credit card.

[PUSCP · Accepted solution]

Hi @narone, This is not what @Margit_Wagner said. She mentioned that the SAP Learning Hub can be purchased by individuals or individual consultants as well. Individuals were able to purchase the old Learning Hub on their own. If SAP is excluding individuals from the opportunity to gain SAP knowledge, that is very unfortunate. I really hope it is just some SAP sales representative who is not familiar with the matter. @Margit_Wagner, could you comment on why the SAP support admin does not allow @narone to purchase a Learning Hub subscription as an individual with his Gmail account?

[LisetteM · Accepted solution]

Most of my learning journeys have a practice system but they lead you to the partner edition subscription. The individual Learning Hub that I purchased 4 years ago is no longer available. Furthermore the current unlimited access practice system is only available to people who are in the US, which puts independent consultants in other parts of the world at a disadvantage.

[Margit_Wagner · Accepted solution]

Hi @narone If there is a purchasing issue, the user should contact their local Training & Adoption team to have them assist in the booking.

[Margit_Wagner · Accepted solution]

Hi @narone If there is a purchasing issue, please contact your local Training & Adoption team to have them assist in the booking.
Kind regards
Margit

[roshan89 · Accepted solution]

Hello Margit,

Boht the link which you shared to learning hub opens for Partner Edition only. Can you please check and share the link to professional learning hub?

Thanks.