Nottingham University Business School (NUBS) is set to educate students on core HR, payroll and employee experience skills thanks to a new partnership with Veritas Prime LLP.
The partnership will see students at NUBS use SAP SuccessFactors to gain practical, hands-on experience with the software.
Veritas Prime will facilitate this learning experience by providing NUBS with a dedicated training instance of SAP SuccessFactors, pre-populated with the data needed to support teaching and configuration exercises.
This collaboration aims to equip students with both theoretical HR knowledge and the software system expertise required to excel in SAP SuccessFactors environments, ensuring a steady pipeline of business-ready graduates.
Veritas Prime specialises in SAP SuccessFactors, with offices in the UK, US, South America, India, and the APAC region. The company works with organisations to streamline HR processes, improve employee experiences, and drive strategic workforce management.
In response to this partnership, Professor Andy Callaghan: Director Digital Centre of Excellence at the University of Nottingham, said: “The University of Nottingham is already the second most targeted university for graduate employers across the UK (The Graduate Market by Highfliers Research) and the partnership with Veritas Prime to bring SAP SuccessFactors to Nottingham raises the bar even higher.
“Not only does it set the benchmark for how we want to engage with industry going forward, it will also enhance our students’ experience, enabling them to combine the functional learning gained from their Human Resource Management degree with the practical knowledge of the enterprise application they are likely to use in the work environment.
Dan Greer, Vice President at Veritas Prime, commented on the partnership: “At Veritas Prime, we recognise that the future of HR technology relies on developing the brightest talent.
“Our partnership with Nottingham University Business School ensures that students receive practical, hands-on experience with SAP SuccessFactors, bridging the gap between theory and practice. This collaboration will not only benefit students but also address the industry-wide demand for skilled SAP professionals.
“We are excited to see this programme nurture the talent that will drive HR digital transformation in the years to come. By blending technical skills with a deep understanding of HR business functions, students will be well-equipped to solve the challenges that today’s organisations face.
“This kind of innovative talent development is essential to maintaining a competitive advantage in the global market.”
This partnership comes at a crucial time, as the SAP ecosystem faces a well-documented talent shortage, particularly in SuccessFactors implementation and support.
By integrating SAP technology into taught modules, UoN’s digital transformation programme bridges this skills gap, combining academic knowledge with the technical capabilities required in today’s job market. This equips students with the digital skills and experience necessary to excel in HR technology roles post-graduation.
