Becoming an SAP Professional

Becoming an SAP Professional

This course is part of SAP Technology Consultant Professional Certificate

Instructor: Martin Gollogly

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Beginner level

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Flexible schedule

8 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

252 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule

8 hours to complete

Learn at your own pace

98%

Most learners liked this course

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Tools you'll learn

SAP Applications

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Assessments

11 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

Becoming a Certified SAP Professional is the seventh course in the SAP Technology Consultant Professional Certificate program. Now that you’ve completed the first 6 courses, including the project, you’ll spend time considering the next steps in your SAP career.

You’ll explore different industries, portfolios, and domains. You’ll dig deep into available career development resources, build your resume, practice interviewing, and look at the jobs available in the market. You’ll spend time assessing what SAP learning journey you wish to pursue, including what certifications are required for which role. You’ll then create your own SAP career development plan, listing the actions you need to take to achieve your desired SAP role. By the end of this course, you will: Know the next steps you need to take to become an SAP professional. Have a clear understanding of the different industries, portfolios, and domains you may want to specialize in as an SAP professional. Know the SAP certification opportunities available on the SAP Learning Hub. Be aware of other industry-standard technical certifications and how they can support and enhance your SAP credentials and experience. Have clear guidance on writing CVs or resumes, undertaking interviews and positioning yourself as the best you can be.

In this module, you’ll learn about the many avenues for planning your future as an SAP professional. SAP provides engagement points to connect you with contacts within the SAP ecosystem, and we’ll discuss some of these in detail. You’ll learn how to search for jobs on the SAP website, we’ll describe core industries in which an SAP professional might specialize, and we’ll discuss some of the solutions that are critical to SAP’s strategy and hiring efforts. These include S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Analytics Cloud, and the wider Business Technology Platform (BTP). You’ll also learn how to develop industry expertise and the skills necessary for a successful career, including how to build a network of professional contacts.

What's included

4 videos5 readings3 assignments3 discussion prompts

4 videos Total 11 minutes

Course & Instructor Introduction 2 minutes
Introduction to Becoming an SAP Professional 2 minutes
Explore the Path to Becoming an SAP Professional 3 minutes
Central SAP Products 4 minutes

5 readings Total 31 minutes

Syllabus 5 minutes
Activity: Planning Your Future 15 minutes
SAP Illustrative Solutions and Industries 3 minutes
Developing Industry Expertise/Skills 5 minutes
Summary of Introduction to Becoming an SAP Professional 3 minutes

3 assignments Total 66 minutes

Graded Quiz for Introduction to Becoming an SAP Professional 30 minutes
Review: Planning Your Future 6 minutes
Practice Quiz for Introduction to Becoming an SAP Professional 30 minutes

3 discussion prompts Total 15 minutes

Meet and Greet 5 minutes
Planning Your Future 5 minutes
Discussion for Introduction to Becoming an SAP Professional 5 minutes

In this module, you will learn about the career opportunities, learning resources, and certification choices available on SAP’s websites. SAP’s career homepage is a key resource for information about working at SAP and the SAP hiring process. You will learn about recruitment and internships and where to find pertinent information. SAP Learning Journeys provide free, easy-to-navigate learning content which helps you gain the skills you need and to prepare for an SAP Certification. You will explore certifications that fit your career path and goals and how these certifications can enhance SAP credentials. In addition to SAP certifications, you will examine some examples of industry IT certifications.

What's included

2 videos6 readings2 assignments1 discussion prompt

2 videos Total 6 minutes

Introduction to SAP Career, Learning Resources, and Certifications 1 minute
How Certifications Can Enhance Opportunities 5 minutes

6 readings Total 35 minutes

SAP Career Opportunities 10 minutes
Recruitment 5 minutes
Learning Resources 6 minutes
SAP Certification Choices 3 minutes
Industry Certifications 6 minutes
Summary of SAP Career, Learning Resources, and Certifications 5 minutes

2 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded Quiz for SAP Career, Learning Resources, and Certifications 30 minutes
Practice Quiz for SAP Career, Learning Resources, and Certifications 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Discussion for SAP Career, Learning Resources, and Certifications 5 minutes

In this module, SAP Career Preparation, learners will be introduced to resume writing, job searching, interviewing, and networking. They will develop a new resume or edit their existing resume. Resources for the job search process will be provided, as well as interview guidance and advice and tips for networking and building professional networks, will be provided. Video and reading activities include interview preparation critique and showcasing professional interview skills.

What's included

2 videos5 readings4 assignments1 discussion prompt

2 videos Total 5 minutes

Introduction to SAP Career Preparation 1 minute
Interview Skills: Showcasing Professionalism 4 minutes

5 readings Total 47 minutes

Activity: Create an Effective Resume 15 minutes
Interview Preparation 10 minutes
Activity: Interview Preparation Critique 7 minutes
SAP Networking and Insights 10 minutes
Summary of SAP Career Preparation 5 minutes

4 assignments Total 72 minutes

Graded Quiz for SAP Career Preparation 30 minutes
Review: Create an Effective Resume 6 minutes
Review: Interview Preparation Critique 6 minutes
Practice Quiz for SAP Career Preparation 30 minutes

1 discussion prompt Total 5 minutes

Discussion of SAP Career Preparation 5 minutes

In this final module, learners will complete a final project to help position them for the next steps in an SAP career. They will complete a resume and career development plan using the templates provided. Then, they will complete a self-assessment, participate in a peer discussion, compare their work to best practice exemplars, and finish with a graded course quiz.