SAP PROJECT MANAGEMENT

SAP PROJECT MANAGEMENT

To compete in today's global marketplace, organizations are increasingly using programs and projects to implement business strategies and realize organizational goals. Our project management methodology helps you through every aspect of implementing your project, from initial planning, organizing, and staffing to directing, controlling, and establishing continuous improvement . With SAP Project Management, you gain the following business benefits: * Lower implementation costs and reduced total cost of ownership * Reduced risk, because SAP takes responsibility for successful delivery of its solutions * Realization of value not yet implemented through renewal of existing SAP installations * Rapid delivery of key benefits and faster time to value

ASA380
ASAP 7.1 Implementation Methodology in Details
Duration
3 days

Prerequistes
Essential * SMI210 Implementation Methodology Overview * SMI310 SAP Solution Manager: Implementation Tools in Detail Recommended * PMP Certification from PMI

Delivery
Classroom

Audience
* Project Managers * Project Team Leads * SAP consultants and partners

Content
* The intention is to deliver the ASA380 course modularized and fitting to the needs of project managers and team leads based upon ASAP project phases and work streams. Each unit contains: -> An overview description of the work stream in ASAP Methodology, its purpose and main deliverables -> A more detailed description of the work stream deliverables per phase and related integration points -> Additional information and links related to the work stream content

Goals
* To understand the overall approach of the ASAP Implementation Methodology and explain the new features of the methodology. * To outline the purpose, key activities, and deliverables for each work stream and phase of the roadmap. * To understand and apply the resources available to Project Managers and team leads to ensure the consistency, quality and value of their deliverables.

Software Notes
* This course is intended to be an advanced training of the ASAP Implementation Methodology, .focusing on the Project Management and project team lead point of view.

BPM100
Business Process Management Methodology
Duration
2 days

Prerequistes
Essential * None Recommended * SAP01 SAP Overview * or Fundamental understanding of SAP * SAPNW SAP NetWeaver Overview * or Fundamental understanding of SAP NetWeaver

Delivery
Classroom

Audience
* Solution Architects, Business Consultants, Application Consultants, Business Analysts

Content
* Business Process Management Methodolgy: -> Phase 1: Calibration (Link to strategy, define scope of project) -> Phase 2: As-Is analysis (Define parameters, analyze processes, identify process weaknesses) -> Phase 3: To-Be design (Optimize processes, design To-Be process model) -> hase 4: Solution Transformation (Identify possible IT-based solution scenarios, develop IT roadmap)

Goals
* Explain and apply SAPs 4 phases Business Process Management methodology (Calibration, As-Is-Analysis, To-Be-Design, Solution Transformation) * Understand basic principles of process structuring (hierarchy model) * Have all the methodological knowledge to optimize business processes and define business process landscapes * Use the necessary tools for the analysis and optimization of business processes * Understand the hand-shake between process design and succeeding IT realization

Software
* Systems will not be used for this training session

Notes
* This training session: BPM100 Methodology is one of the courses in the BPX for associate Curriculum, which result in a BPX associate certification. * The course material is only available in English.

CERTIFICATION TEST
C_PM_70 SAP Certified Associate Project Manager
Booking Code
C_PM_70 This certification test verifies the knowledge in the area of SAP specific project management as a specialised profile within Project Management. This certificate builds on the basic experience gained by generic consultant skills. It is refined by practical experience during several projects. Project Managers must have advanced business skills and the ability to apply methodologies and tools. Besides advances communication and presentation skills the project manager needs skills to manage internal and external stakeholders. Project Managers have a basic knowledge of change management processes and their communication. They manage the end-to-end transition of the project from Sales to Realization. Project Managers develop roadmaps for project execution as well as for testing and quality management. In particular for SAP related projects the Project Manager applies SAP specific roadmaps and tools like ASAP and Solution Manager.

Software Number of Questions

80

Duration
180

Notes
* To ensure success, SAP recommends combining education courses and hands-on experience to prepare for your certification exam as questions will test your ability to apply the knowledge you have gained in training. * You are not allowed to use any reference materials during the certification test (no access to online documentation or to any SAP system).

Competency
Build, implement, configure, model, and troubleshoot solutions and processes

Importance Topic
60% Manage implementation projects +++ Organizational Change Management Work Stream + Training Work Stream + Data Management Work Stream + Business Process Management Work Stream ++ Technical Solution Management Work Stream + Integrated Solution Management Work Stream + Run Phase + Key ASAP Concepts +++ Explain phases and key deliverables per work stream +++ SAP Enabling Tools ++

Primary
ASA380, SMI310, SMI210 OCM100, ASA380 ASA380, SMI310, SMI210 ASA380, SMI310, SMI210 BPM100, ASA380 ASA380, SMI310, SMI210 ASA380, SMI310, SMI210 ASA380, E2E040 ASA380, SMI210, E2E040 ASA380, SMI210 SMI310, BPM100, E2E040

Alternative

Other

Articulate, explain, describe, and outline solutions and processes

40%

E2E040
Run SAP End-to-End Solution Operations Overview
Duration
3 days

Prerequistes
Essential * Familiarity with SAP Implementation Roadmaps * Fundamentals of SAP Systems and SAP Application Lifecycle Management * SAP Application user interface experience (e.g. SAP GUI, SAP Enterprise Portal) Recommended * None

Delivery
Classroom

Audience
* Customer IT Management * Hosting/AMS Partner Management * Implementation Project Managers

Content
* Run SAP Overview * RunSAP and ASAP Methodology * CCoE Overview * Concept of SAP Solution Manager 7.1 * Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) -> Details of ALM processes * Integration Validation * RunSAP like a factory -> Details of RunSAP like a factory processes

Goals
* Understand the RunSAP-Methodology and the concept of SAP Solution Manager 7.1 * Understanding of Application Lifecycle Management and RunSAP like a factory * Identification of relevant topics for the customer situation * Recognize areas of improvement for customer support organizations * Identification of customer limitations and challenges: Up-skilling and partner involvement

Software
* SAP Solution Manager 7.1 (SP03)

OCM100
Organizational Change Management Fundamentals
Duration
2 days

Prerequistes
Essential * None Recommended * None

Delivery
Classroom

Audience
* Project team members * Business Process Experts * Project leads * Program Managers * Architects * IT Strategists * Decision makers

Content
* Overview about organizational change management * Introduction to SAPs global OCM approach

Goals
* Overview about the necessity of OCM in SAP implementation project and the SAP BTC approach we are using.

Software

OSM70
OKP SAP Solution Manager 7.0 EHP1 (free of charge)
Duration

Prerequistes
Essential * None Recommended * None

Delivery
E-learning

Audience Content
* OKP SAP Solution Manager 7.0 EHP1 (free of charge)

Goals Software Notes

* belongs to i2010 Delta Packages

SMI210
Solution Manager Implementation Methodology Overview
Duration
1 day

Prerequistes
Essential * SAP01 SAP Overview * Basic knowledge of SAP systems and Windows operating environment Recommended * SAP Implementation Experience

Delivery
Classroom

Audience
* Managers, Project Managers, Project Team Leaders and Project Team Members responsible for managing, documenting and implementing SAP solutions

Content
* Introduce and explain how the ASAP Implementation Roadmap can aid in the implementation of SAP Solutions. * Navigate through the ASAP Implementation Roadmap following the ASAP Methodology for Implementation 7.0 through each successive phase of an implementation project : -> Project Preparation -> Business Blueprint -> Realization -> Final Preparation -> Go Live & Support -> Run * Provide an understanding of the SAP Solution Manager and it relationship to the ASAP Implemntation Roadmap and to the RunSAP Roadmap.

Goals
* Introduce the ASAP Methodology for Implementations 7.0 and the ASAP Implementation Roadmap. * Understand how to use this methodology to implement SAP Solutions. * Introduce the SAP Solution Manager and the use of the Implementation Roadmap in Projects.

Software
* SAP Solution Manager 7.0

SMI310
Implementation Projects with SAP Solution Manager
Duration
4 days

Prerequistes
Essential * SAP01 SAP Overview * SM001 Introduction to SAP Solution Manager Recommended * Basic knowledge of customizing and configuration concepts, such as IMG (SAP Implementation Guide) * SAPTEC Fundamentals of the SAP NetNeaver Application Server

Delivery
Classroom

Audience
* Project managers/leaders, project team members (application consultants/business process experts), test organizers and testers responsible for managing, documenting, configuring and testing SAP solutions

Content
* Explore the key concepts of SAP Solution Manager in the context of implementation projects * Define a project and document the system landscape for the solution to be implemented * Design and document the project scope, including its business requirements * Configure the project scope * Organize, perform and document all project-related test activities * Use roadmaps as the underlying project methodology * Explore reports to support project management activities * Learn about handling problem messages in implementation projects * Learn about implementation-related topics, such as template management, Solution Documentation Assistant and Business Process Change Analyzer, SAP Business Process Blueprinting * Get technical background information as required for your project role

Goals
* Understand the concept of SAP Solution Manager with the focus on supporting implementation (and upgrade) projects * Explore tools, services, and methods in detail to successfully and efficiently implement complete software solutions and new enhancements

Software
* SAP Solution Manager 7.1 * SAP ERP 6.0

VD100
Value Delivery Fundamentals
Duration
3 days

Prerequistes
Essential * Basic understanding of finance principles and financial calculationsBasic understanding of program management * Basic understanding of business process and data management leading practices * Fundamental understanding of SAP product suite Recommended * None

Delivery
Classroom

Audience
* VD100 is designed for individuals who will support the adoption of value disciplines in their organization. * These individuals are typically from IT or business organizations, and have responsibilities for business/IT strategy alignment, business case development, performance management, process/solution strategy, and organizational change management. -> Program/Project Managers -> Finance Managers -> Architects: Enterprise, Business Process, and Technology -> Organizational Change Managers -> Center of Excellence Managers

Content
* Value Realization -> Implementation plan -> Implement process change -> Business Process / IT Harmonization -> VR Roadmap -> Value Map, Drivers and KPIs -> Value Based Blueprinting * Value Optimization -> Measure Impact of SAP -> Establish governance model -> Value Scorecard -> Value Safegarding -> Value Management Office -> Governace & Organizational Excellence

Goals
* Identify value opportunities within your organization * Develop a value-based business case enabled by technology and aligned with corporate priorities * Develop a roadmap to mobilize, deliver, and measure business results to enable a best run business * Align business processes and IT practices against leading practices to determine where more value can be extracted from current investments * Identify the organizational and governance impacts on value attainment

Software

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