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Created byFredrick Higgins, Michael Todd

Last updated 4/2026

English

What you'll learn

Create your own story to build not only pleasing but informative data visualizations
Develop and execute the planning and budgeting using SAP Analytics Cloud
Build big data predictive models using machine learning technologies embedded in SAC
Master advanced tips to help you get the most out of the SAC, including BI, planning, smart predicts, and more
Learn key concepts within SAP Analytics Cloud and valuable tips to help you use this app most effectively
Most everything you need or want to know to deploy and use SAP Analytics Cloud
You’ll use the skills you’ve developed to better understand and pass the SAC certificate exam in confidence
Understand SAP analytics cloud offerings and the level of subscription that each entail

Course content

12 sections • 145 lectures • 4h 42m total length

Introduction1:58
Discover SAP Analytics Cloud as a unified platform for data visualization, predictive analytics, and enterprise planning. Build data models with stories, geo maps, and auditing to analyze and share insights.
What you should know before watching this course0:52
Start Your Free Trial of SAP Analytics Cloud1:58
Sign up for a free 90-day trial of SAP Analytics Cloud to explore analytics and planning tools. Activate your account via email, build dashboards, analyze data, and simulate planning scenarios.
Try SAP Cloud Analytics for free1:09
Using excises0:56
Free gift worth $1991:19

BI module overview3:12
Explore the SAP Analytics Cloud Interface3:13
SAP Analytics Cloud New Navigation Walkthrough6:18
Upload the data5:37
Design a Live Data Model Using SAP HANA4:10
Master Basic Story Navigation in SAP Analytics Cloud3:46
Master basic story navigation in SAP Analytics Cloud by exploring interactive charts, maps, and filters, saving a personalized bookmark, and exporting stories to PDF.
Create Your First Data Story from Scratch3:45
Create a responsive data story in SAP Analytics Cloud using real-time data from your SAP HANA on premise system, featuring revenue by location and revenue by product charts.
What is data modeling & Why does it matter?1:38
Maximum file size0:22
Set up coordinates for geo map0:46
Import and export a job1:20
Create a story3:07
Create a story in SAP Analytics Cloud using a canvas page to present data from your data model with charts, tables, and maps.
Understand measure and dimension0:13
Choose the right chart type2:54
Format a chart1:14
Apply filters0:54
Apply advanced filters0:42
Using in-story calculations2:18
Add a measure input control0:50
Conditional formatting0:47
Using Conditional Formatting0:54
Create a geo map1:11
Linked analysis1:12
Data blending4:02
Create Powerful Insights Using Data Analyzer3:00
Use SAP Analytics Cloud Data Analyzer to access live data from SAP BW and SAP HANA and create ad hoc insights with region, location, and sales measures.
Share a story0:37
Export SAP Analytics Cloud stories as pdf or export charts as csv or xls, using save as and export options, then download the pdf presentation.
Leave comments2:02
Scheduling publications1:53
Schedule publications in SAP Analytics Cloud to automatically distribute story outputs to SAC users or up to three non-SAC recipients, with frequency, restart date, subject, recipients, and distribution definitions.
Use bookmarks2:00
SAP Analytics Cloud vs Microsoft Power BI2:03
Create a new story to visualize the data
Quiz

Smart Assist overview1:20
Get Quick Answers with the 'Just Ask' Feature1:37
Just Ask Setup: Enable the Feature3:05
Joule in SAP Analytics Cloud Stories1:31
Search to Insights1:07
Indexing0:39
Smart Discovery1:55
Using Smart Discovery4:09
Smart Insights1:09
Explore smart insights in SAP Analytics Cloud to quickly identify top contributors behind data points, understand root causes of revenue variance, and empower citizen data scientists with actionable recommendations.
Using Smart Insights0:32
Navigate the front page, browse files, and choose a story to add smart insights in SAS. Add the insights to the canvas to present them.
Smart Discovery vs Smart Insights0:01
Time Series Forecast1:59
Learn time series forecasting in SAP Analytics Cloud with triple exponential smoothing to predict future values, view forecast results and confidence bounds, and assess forecast quality on a five-point scale.
Integrating R visualization2:02
Smart Grouping0:47
Using Smart Grouping0:37
Smart Predict3:46
Discover smartpredict in sap analytics cloud, delivering classification, regression, and time series predictions with built-in algorithms. Train models on training and application datasets and define target, signal, and time-dimension variables.
Using Smart Predict8:28
Datasets0:38
Predict incident cost
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Files and folder structure0:41
Access the file structure from the main menu and use the SAP analytics cloud repository to organize content with folders, move or copy files, and manage favorites, filters, and uploads.
Data structure best practice1:02
Content network1:07
Content Deployment0:44
Business content1:25
SAP official business content1:54
Usage tracking content2:02
Explore SAP Analytics Cloud usage tracking, see how system logs user activities on models, dimensions, KPIs, stories and discussions, and use the monitor dashboard to audit licenses, memory, and traces.
Usage tracking content full list0:26

Analytics designer2:07
Learn to use analytics designer in SAP Analytics Cloud to build dashboards, planning and predictive apps, define a data model, arrange widgets, and toggle chart and table views with scripts.
Build an Interactive Scripted Story5:03
Analytics app script0:16
SAC mobile app2:11
Device previews1:25
SAC Excel add-in0:35
Utilize the SAP Analytics Cloud Excel add-in to connect, organize, and report on budgets, write back data, publish and revert versions, and use interactive pivoting in Excel.
License1:22
SAC data centers0:02
SAC quarterly release1:07
Preview tenant0:34

SAP Analytics Hub overview2:32
Create an asset2:17
Business Catalog0:18
SAP Analytics Cloud Catalog will replace SAP Analytics Hub0:51
Publishing content to catalog1:10
Language support1:57
Translate metadata stories, models, public dimensions, and catalog content using a common translation service. Enable translation in settings, export all strings, and re-import translated content to SAP Analytics Cloud.
Quiz

Planning module overview5:24
Enter and Manage Data Using Manual Input Planning5:08
Explore manual input planning in SAP Analytics Cloud by copying a model, building a story, simulating data with private versions, applying disaggregation and cell locking, and publishing to forecast.
Create a currency conversion table1:00
Create a currency conversion table in SAP Analytics Cloud by using the main menu, naming the table, copying data from the model xls currency sheet, and saving via the modeler.
Public and private dimensions1:48
Create a public dimension2:52
Create a planning model6:56
Explore a planning model0:48
Create story2:25
Unbooked data1:19
Create private version1:35
Mass data entry0:48
Lock cell1:06
Copy and paste cell values1:42
Publish version0:27
Publish a private version to public from version management panel by selecting publish as, naming the version and category, and making the public forecast version visible to all SAC users.
Create multicurrency reporting4:26
Allocation1:38
Distributing0:57
Distribute apparel 2020 values to date members one level below across quarters using the planning panel, choose the distribute option, overwrite target cells, and apply input weights.
Redistributing0:49
Structured allocations5:43
Execute allocation4:33
Understand the variance analysis1:29
Using variance analysis4:20
Member formulas1:50
Learn to create and edit formulas that calculate against constants or account-dimension members, using the advanced editor to build measures for models, tables, and stories.
Advanced formulas and variables1:58
Add calculations1:53
Create calculations in SAP Analytics Cloud with formulas for modeled and story measures, including calculated and restricted measures, date differences, aggregations, converting dimensions to measures, and calendar planning.
Calendar overview1:08
Calendar features full list0:01
Organize Your Work with Calendar Tasks2:29
Learn to organize collaboration in SAP Analytics Cloud by duplicating and sharing a story, then creating a calendar task with an assignee and reviewer and a 25/75 distribution.
Creating tasks1:02
Creating process0:50
Create and manage processes to organize tasks, set start and due dates, assign to a user, and review work files, time, attachments, and descriptions in the designer panel.
Copy action4:04
Data action0:51
Value driver tree2:54
Where SAP BPC Fits in the SAP Planning Landscape10:11
In this lecture, we step back from hands-on SAC planning features and look at the bigger picture of where SAP BPC now stands in the SAP planning landscape. You will learn why SAP BPC for BW/4HANA remains the only go-forward BPC version, what SAP’s support commitment currently looks like, and why many customers are rethinking their long-term direction. We will also cover key changes such as the removal of the Planning Application Kit, restricted sales options, and the broader implications for existing BPC users. This lecture is designed to help you understand not just the technology itself, but also the strategic context behind SAP planning solutions today.
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Requirements

No prior knowledge of SAP Analytics Cloud is required - this course is geared for absolute beginners.
All you need is a working computer for this course; PC, Mac, and Linux users are all welcome.
No paid software required - all dashboards, analysis, and forecasts will be created with Chrome (which is free)
No previous programming language experience required.

Description

Master BI, Planning & Predictive Tools in SAP Analytics Cloud – No Experience Required

This course has become one of the most comprehensive and up-to-date resources for learning SAP Analytics Cloud, and now it’s better than ever with our biggest update in two years — including 10+ new real-world demo lectures built using SAP’s latest interface.

Whether you're a complete beginner or already working with business data, The Complete SAP Analytics Cloud Course 2026 is your fast track to mastering BI, planning, and predictive analytics — all in one place.

Start From Zero and Build Real-World Projects
We’ll begin with the basics — activating your free trial and exploring the SAP Analytics Cloud platform — and quickly progress to building stunning dashboards, performing advanced planning scenarios, and using AI-powered features like Smart Predict and the 'Just Ask' assistant.

This course is built around hands-on projects and clear, practical exercises that will get you comfortable with SAP Analytics Cloud's full capabilities:

You’ll build and practice with real-world use cases such as:

Navigating and exploring the SAP Analytics Cloud interface
Creating your first interactive data story from scratch
Designing live data models using SAP HANA
Building dashboards with scripting and automation
Entering budget data and forecasting future performance
Using Smart Insights and Smart Discovery for instant data understanding
Collaborating with teams using calendar tasks and shared stories
Creating a Digital Boardroom and working with SAC mobile and Excel add-ins

New to SAP? No worries.
This course is designed for learners with no prior SAP experience. We'll explain everything clearly — from core concepts to advanced tools — using a friendly, conversational style. If you’re already in BI or finance, you’ll find valuable techniques and time-saving tips you can start using right away.

Already familiar with SAC?
Great! Jump directly into the Planning Module or Smart Predict sections, where you’ll get hands-on with forecasting models, advanced formulas, value driver trees, and enterprise-level reporting.

Why Learn SAP Analytics Cloud?
SAP Analytics Cloud is one of the most in-demand tools in enterprise analytics, planning, and reporting. As companies increasingly adopt SAP S/4HANA and cloud-based business intelligence, skilled SAC consultants and analysts are more valuable than ever.

This course helps you build not only the technical skills, but also the confidence to apply them on the job — whether you’re preparing for a role in BI consulting, corporate finance, or digital transformation.

What you’ll get:

Lifetime access to all lessons, updates, and downloadable resources
Full English closed captions throughout
Hands-on demo exercises with guided walkthroughs
Clear explanations of the SAC interface, functions, and business use cases
Real projects to showcase in your portfolio
Access to Q&A and community discussion

We designed this course so that you’ll not only learn SAC features — but apply them right away. Each unit challenges you to explore, build, and reflect — with support every step of the way.

So whether you're an aspiring SAP consultant, a finance pro, a data analyst, or just someone who’s curious about business intelligence — this is the course for you.

You’ll learn how to:

Create dashboards and reports with drag-and-drop tools
Connect live to SAP HANA or import files for analysis
Collaborate with teams using comments, tasks, and version control
Run predictive models without writing a single line of code
Set up planning models for budgeting, allocation, and scenario analysis

Your instructor, Michael Todd, is an experienced SAP professional who’s worked with global clients across multiple industries. With his guidance, you’ll quickly go from curious beginner to confident user of SAP Analytics Cloud.

Join over 120,000 students who are transforming their careers with this course. And if you love the new 2026 update, don’t forget to leave a review — that’s the best way to support our work and help others discover this course.

Ready to get started? Dive into SAP Analytics Cloud today — and let’s build your future in tech together.

Who this course is for:

Anyone interested in learning SAP Analytics Cloud to help with their current job or to find a new role. Business analytics is one of today's most in-demand skills
If you want to take one course and learn everything you need to know about SAC, take this course
Anyone looking to answer complex business problems, generate data visualization and find hidden pattern using data
If your looking to take your SAC skills from beginner to advanced level and beyond, then this course is for you
If you want to learn to SAP Analytics Cloud through building fun and useful projects, then take this course
Absolute beginners who want to become skilled SAP business analysts

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Course content

Welcome6 lectures • 8min

Explore SAP Analytics Cloud4 lectures • 8min

Business Intelligence30 lectures • 1hr 6min

Smart Assist18 lectures • 35min

Files and Content Management8 lectures • 9min

Application Development10 lectures • 15min

Digital Boardroom4 lectures • 7min

SAP Analytics Hub6 lectures • 9min

Administration13 lectures • 20min

Planning34 lectures • 1hr 26min

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