SAP Certifications - Boosting You up the Career Ladder

SAP has become the world's largest provider of ERP certifications, with more than 25,000 individuals worldwide certified to date. SAP Certifications is a flexible, tailored program that is open to everyone.

The Levels of SAP Certifications

        There is Currently 3 Levels of SAP certifications: Associate, Professional and Master.

Associate Certifications is a basic level course that can be attended by anyone interested in SAP careers. This level develops basic SAP and ERP knowledge and is open to SAP “newbies” and more experienced individuals.

Professional Certifications is only open to individuals with SAP project implementation experience and understanding of ERP software. In-depth SAP knowledge and experience are key requirements for achieving professional-level certification.

Master's Degree Certifications is a certification that is still under development. Candidates at the master's level must demonstrate the expertise of SAP implementation and demonstrate a wide range of project experience. Testing at this level is a rigorous and lengthy process, and candidates need to demonstrate expertise through formal, practical methods.

SAP has also developed a certification program for its Business One and Business integrated ERP solutions, currently only available to individuals in the UK and Ireland. These levels of certification are particularly beneficial for aspiring UK consultants who wish to work with UK SMEs.

Does SAP certifications ensure a successful career?

SAP's plans are developed to very high standards, and individuals are certified for demonstrating superior knowledge and capabilities. Consultants and individuals who are professionally certified are considered to be a very elite group and may have more valuable and successful careers than their un-certified peers.

As with every profession, the true success of SAP can only be achieved through direct experience and investment in certification and qualifications. Individuals who already have SAP implementation experience can of course improve their career prospects through certification. SAP newcomers should be aware that having an employee-level certification with no direct implementation or project experience is not immediately equivalent to a successful career. For those who wish to pursue an independent career, SAP certification may be most useful. Investment certification can enhance their market competitiveness in a competitive environment and improve their prospects for finding and maintaining customers.