What is SAP consultant Education?

SAP consultant education includes:

• Early product training -- These workshops and online knowledge products are made
available before new solutions or releases are introduced to the general market.
• SAP academies --These centers specialize in intensive knowledge transfer that builds
skills and qualifications for a wide variety of consultants.
• Consultant certification -- Certification helps SAP customers identify and select
qualified consultants. Certification is often the end result of participating in an SAP
academy, but can also be achieved through alternative learning paths.
1) I am interested to be a SAP Consultant. What relevant course should I take? The SAP
SOLUTION ACDEMY is the best route for those who wish to gain knowledge and
become a Certified Consultant in SAP. Functional Modules • TFIN50-52- Managerial &
Financial Accounting (FI)
• TFIN20-22- Managerial & Financial Accounting (CO)
• TSCM60-62 – SCM – Order Fulfillment (SD)
• TSCM50-52 – SCM – Procurement (MM)
• TSCM40-42 – SCM – Planning (PP)
• THR10-12 – Human Resources (HR)
• PLM30 – Plant Maintenance (PM) Technical Module
• ABAP Workbench (Fundamentals & Concepts) 2) What are the prerequisites to pursue
an SAP module? For a functional module, a minimum of 1-2 years of industrial
experience in the relevant business function is generally required, whereas, for the
technical module of SAP you need to be strong in programming and programming
concepts and is generally recommended to people withSAP Training develops skills and
experience in the practical management and application of technology. It is for everyone -
from everyday users to senior management.

4) Several companies/training institutions offer SAP training with guaranteed placements,

are these trainings genuine and are the certificates valid?

Apart from WE Excel Softwares Pvt. Ltd., which is the only authorized Training Partner
of SAP in Chandigarh offering functional / Technical training for SAP ERP 6.0 (for the
Enterprise Solutions); no other institutions are authorized to conduct SAP Training. We
would strongly advise people not to go to such institutes. Training provided by them is
not recognized by SAP and its partners/customers. Of course SAP Asia Pte Ltd, conduct
training on New Dimensional and some of the STANDARD (End User and Project Team
Training) courses. 5) What is the mode of payment of the fees? The payment can be
made by any one of the following modes: Demand Draft – To be in favour of SAP India
Pvt. LTD Bangalore Bank Transfers – Details of the this transfer will be available upon
request 6) What is the certification charge?of the tCertification charges differ from course
to course. Please contact our representative @ 0172 – 4373333 to know about the
certification charges.

7) Can I take up only the certification examination?

7) Can I take up only the certification examination?
There are two ways by which a person can get certified. 1. By undergoing the training at
any of the Authorized Education Partners of SAP. 2. Should have at least 2
Implementation, were the Company authenticates and sponsors the candidate. The
Company, which is sponsoring the candidate, needs to be a SAP Partner. Relevant letters
from the Project Manager / Practise Head/ Coach indicating your specific role and the
duration along with the contact details of the authorized signatory for verification.
Incomplete or insufficient information will result in disqualification of the application
without any explanation. 8) Can I take up the certification examination alone, if I have
undertaken SAP Training in other institutions (other than the SAP Partners)? SAP does
not recognize trainings undertaken at any institute other 9) How do I enroll?
Our Office Representative will be able to assist you with the enrollment process and you
can obtain a copy of the SAP enrollment form from them. 1. Complete Enrolment Form
with all necessary details 2. Initial Payment D.D in favour of SAP India Pvt. Ltd. or by
bank transfer (information on bank transfer available on request) to log your enrolment
details into the SAP database 3. Upon completion of step 1, for those who will need bank
loans (applicable for local students) we will issue you a requisition letter to be given to
the bank supporting your loan application.
10) Does SAP offer part-time courses? On-line trainings are available for candidates with
rich experience with the possibility of taking up flexible hours..

11) What is the course fee? Please contact our office representative @ 0172-4373333 for
course fees.

12) Why do I need the SAP R/3 application consultant certification? SAP offers
consultants the opportunity to obtain recognition of their SAP System knowledge by
taking a Certification Test. The certificate provides customers with assurance that the
consultant has passed the SAP Project know-how, which is required to successfully
implement SAP for customers. Certified SAP consultants are integrated in a tightly knit
information network with SAP, yielding greater quality and more up-to-date knowledge
to benefit customers

13) What is the format of the examination? quality and more up-to-date knowledge to
benefit customers
13) What is the format of the examination?
The certification exam for core modules consists of 80 questions, which lasts for 3 hours.
The questions are objective in nature. These examinations are version specific and reflect
the actual tasks of an SAP consultant. The exams are standardized worldwide and carried
out under the supervision of SAP.

14) What level of knowledge is tested??

The exam tests the knowledge required by a junior consultant to work as a productive
member of project team under the supervision of an experienced SAP consultant. The
certificate shows 15) What is the objective of the examination?

The examination tests the candidate’s ability to: • Explain and implement various core
business processes and functions in R/3 in one of the following application areas:
Accounting, Controlling, Materials Management, Production & Production Scheduling,
Sales Order Processing, and Human Resources. • Describe organizational units in the
mySAP system, their characteristics and their relationships • Define master data and
make appropriate global settings (customizing) • Tailor SAP to customer’s needs • Work
with the SAP navigator, online documentation, process and data models and
implementation methodologies • Acquire knowledge through available documentation •
Describe the technological requirements of the R/3 system. The certificate can be updated
with further training and delta tests when new releases become available

16) How will I know if I have passed?

The result will be displayed in your screen after completion of the test. The candidates
need to score 70% to clear the certification. You will be able to register and re-sit the
exam one month after your first attempt. You will receive the certificate from SAP AG in
Germany within 4 to 6 weeks by post. An Attendance Certificate/ Course Completion
Certificate will be provided on the last day of the training.

17) Can I retake the exam?

A maximum of three exam attempts is permitted – with each attempt exam fees will be
incurred as applicable. If a student has failed all three-examination attempts then the only
means available to gain certification will be to completely retake a full academy at 50%
the fees (subject to SAP approval).

How good is the infrastructure, in comparison to other training centers?

We provide a comfortable and professional learning environment. Each campus has

dedicated training rooms fully equipped with the latest computer hardware and software
and high- quality audiovisual equipment. Controlled class sizes ensure each student has
ample access to training facilities as well as individual attention.

Does SAP provide placements after successful completion of training? SAP does not
guarantee placements but SAP and its education partners inform candidates about the
opportunities available in companies who have a requirement for SAP certified
consultants. To know about SAP http://www.sap.com

Who are SAP Consultants?

Our training is open to many kinds of consultants, from those employed by customers
(usually in Customer Competence Centre) to self-employed individuals who offer their
services on the open market as qualified, certified SAP consultants. SAP consultant
education includes : • Early product training - These workshops and online knowledge
products are made available before new solutions or releases are introduced to the general
market. • SAP Partner Academies – These are typically 5 weeks intensive trainings
imparted at SAP Authorized Training Centres, followed by certification examination.
These Training Centres specialize in intensive knowledge transfer to develop necessary
skills for a wide variety of consultants. • Consultant certification - Certification is often
the end result of participating in an SAP Solution Academy training, followed by
clearance of certification examination. Certification helps SAP customers to identify and
select qualified consultants. Certification may also be obtained through alternative
learning paths.

What is SAP Training?

There are 2 types of SAP Trainings:

• ILT : Instructor-led Training
• OLT : Online (e-learning) Training The SAP Solution Academy is the most
comprehensive and cost effective training offered for SAP products. We deliver a hands-
on classroom environment followed by an intensive case study to discuss implementation
requirements of SAP Systems. The SAP Solution Academy course ends with a
certification examination where your acquired skills of SAP are tested and evaluated by
SAP. Certification is a kind of benchmark to enter the SAP industry.

How does Online (e-learning) Training work?

SAP has introduced a new learner-centric approach to training: a range of highly

interactive Web-based courses designed specifically to deliver effective knowledge
transfer - wherever and whenever it’s needed. To provide flexible, targeted SAP training,
the courses in the series are built to support a blended learning approach – where it is
possible to build a learning path which takes into account both the best of traditionally
instructor-led class-room training with the benefits of cutting-edge e-learning technology.
e-Learning courses enable you to : • Improve the return on your training investment •
Increase productivity & reduce TCO (total cost of ownership) • Boost motivation •
Transfer business process knowledge related to SAP effectively • Use your time in the
most efficient way • Plan your training to suit your schedule • Revisit or revise content at
later date • Monitor your performance • Identify additional learning needs

What is a SAP Solution Academy (training)?

The SAP Solution Academy offers partners, customers, and independent consultants
comprehensive training in SAP solutions and best business practices that can lead to
certification as an SAP consultant. SAP provides internationally recognized training that
will help you build your client base and boost competitiveness.

What are the pre-requisites for Certification?

All candidates registering for SAP Certification Test must ensure that they have at least 2
years SAP implementation experience or have attended at least 15 days of relevant
training in SAP. Proof of the above must be presented upon registration. You can submit
the following : • Resume stating your job experience • Recommendation letter from your
company, endorsed by your project manager. The SAP TC will verify the information
and confirm your certification registration if you have the necessary prerequisites and
work experience.
How does SAP Training help one?

• SAP Training develops skills and experience in the practical management and
application of ERP (SAP) technology. SAP training helps you maximize and accelerate
the return on your investment in SAP solutions and gain the competitive advantage from
your SAP solutions.

Why the SAP R/3 Application consultant certification is required?

SAP offers consultants the opportunity to obtain recognition of their SAP System
knowledge by taking a Certification Test. The certificate provides customers with
assurance that the consultant has passed the SAP Project know-how test .This is required
to successfully implement SAP for customers. Certified SAP consultants are integrated in
a tightly knit information network with SAP, yielding greater quality and more up-to-date
knowledge to benefit customers

What are the pre-requisites for attending SAP Trainings?

SAP Solution Academy trainings are intensive in nature. It is essential to have good
domain knowledge to undertake SAP Trainings. Candidate must possess appropriate
academic qualification, backed by domain knowledge. Minimum required qualification is
graduation with two years of domain experience. Those who don’t have a degree must
have eight to ten years of domain experience to undertake the training. Longer duration
of domain experience covering various aspects of the domain is very useful for functional
trainings in particular. The preferred qualification for undertaking training in various
modules is given below: FICO Master’s degree in Commerce, Finance, CA, CFA, ICWA
HR Master’s in HR PP Masters in Production MM Master’s in Materials SD Master’s in
Marketing ABAP All Computer Graduates and Post Graduates How does ECC 6.0
training differ from ECC 5.0? SAP India has introduced SAP training in version ECC 6.0
for all core modules from 24th Dec 2007. Earlier version was ECC 5.0. The following are
the changes brought in for trainings in ECC 6.0 i. Training and training material pertains
to version ECC 6.0. ii. A component of ‘e-Learning’ has been introduced for SD, MM,
HR, FI & PP modules. a. ‘e-Learning’ enables participant to complete a portion of
training at their own pace. b. The participant has an option to do the ‘e-Learning’ portion
of the training at the Training Centre or at their own place/office. c. Major portion of the
‘e-Learning’ has to be completed by the participant before the instructor-led class-room
training starts as per the schedule. Hence, candidates must complete the required ‘e-
Learning’ trainings in the previous week itself. All that is needed is a good connectivity
to internet, a good PC with sound card and speakers or head phones to do ‘e-Learning’
from own place/office. d. When you choose to do e-Learning at your own place/office,
the total number of days away from own place/office is just 20 days as against 25 days
earlier. e. It is highly recommended to register nominations at least three weeks in
advance along with fees to block the seat. Candidate will need to exercise their choice of
place (own place/office or Training Centre) to do the ‘e-Learning’ at the time of
registration. f. Please Note: There is NO e-Learning component for trainings in PS, PM,
QM & ABAP modules as of now & hence the training duration for the instructor-led
training at the training centre remains the same for these trainings. What is the technical
requirement to access global e-Learning material for ECC 6.0? Following is the technical
requirements to access global e-learnings : Hardware requirements include : • Processor:
Minimum 233 MHz processor, 400 MHz recommended • RAM: 128 MB to 256 MB •
Sound: 16-bit sound card, with speakers or a headset • Screen resolution: 1024 by 768
(minimum) Software requirements include: • Microsoft Windows 98, ME, 2000, or XP •
Internet Explorer (IE) version 5 and up, with JavaScript support in the browser
configuration • Required plug-ins: Flash 7 and (for web assessments) JRE 1.31_03, or
plug-ins will be preinstalled on your computer Connectivity requirements: • Minimum
connection speed: 128 kbps DSL Is there any change in fee structure for ECC 6.0
trainings? No. There is no change in the fee structure for ECC 6.0. On the other hand,
candidates have greater flexibility in doing some portion of learning at their own end
(less time away from work) at their own pace with the help of powerful user-friendly
interface, with slide show, voice-over training material delivered by SAP over internet to
registered candidates. What is the difference between e-Learning of ECC 6.0 and OLT
(Online Trainings)? Trainings in ECC 6.0 may be delivered through Instructor-led (ILT)
classroom based trainings or by way of Online Trainings (OLT). Only a small portion of
the total training in ECC 6.0 is delivered as e-Learning for those candidates to opt for ILT
trainings. Balance training is necessarily covered in the classroom by an experienced and
certified faculty when the candidate chooses ILT. In case of OLT, the entire training is
delivered as e-Learning at the Training Centre.