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SAP Certifications

The SAP Global Certification program is designed to help SAP users validate their expertise and experience. Obtaining a certification is required or recommended for many SAP consultants, professionals, and software users who currently work or plan to work in an SAP-related role.

 

Table of Contents

  1. Types of SAP Certification Exams
  2. Benefits of an SAP Certification
    1. Organizations
    2. Individuals
  3. Stay Current with SAP Certification Program
  4. SAP Global Certifications
    1. SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager
    2. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates
    3. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 1909)
    4. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sales 2020
    5. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
    6. SAP Certified Application Associate - Business Process Integration with SAP S/4HANA
    7. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HANA 2.0 (SPS04)
    8. SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP HANA 2.0 (SPS04)
    9. SAP Certified Technology Associate - SAP Solution Manager, Mandatory and Managed System Configuration (7.2 SPS8)
    10. SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Fiori Application Developer
    11. SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP Integration Suite
    12. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Production Planning and Manufacturing
    13. SAP Certified Development Associate - SAP BTP Extension Developer
    14. SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP IBP for Supply Chain
    15. SAP Certified Application Associate - Extended Warehouse Management with SAP S/4HANA (2020)
  5. Certification Study Guides by SAP PRESS

 

Types of SAP Certification Exams

Because there are a plethora of areas and responsibilities pertaining to SAP, there are over 150 certifications available to test-takers, each falling under one of three types: associate, specialist, and professional. Here’s a brief overview of each:

    • An associate certification covers the fundamental concepts professionals need to know in order to prove basic and broad SAP knowledge.
    • A specialist certification is more specific to a role or integration component that a professional is involved in.
    • A professional certification is for the more advanced professionals who require a detailed understanding of SAP and have proven project experience or business process knowledge.

Benefits of an SAP Certification

There are many benefits for both organizations and individuals when it comes to SAP certifications.

Organizations

SAP certifications are a great way to advance an organization’s professional development. When employees become certified in specified areas of SAP, they increase their chances of performing their roles at the most productive and effective levels. An organization’s credibility will also increase as its employees validate their skillsets.

 

From a customer or client standpoint, organizations want to make sure they are well represented. Current or potential customers will have more confidence in the organization’s services knowing that their employees have proof of their expertise, and in turn, can deliver results that meet professional standards.

Individuals

Having an SAP certification may open the doors to professional opportunities such as promotions or job offers. Not only will candidates gain recognition for their skills, but they’ll also gain the confidence of employers looking for trustworthy and knowledgeable employees.

 

An SAP certification is an achievement that prospective employers can verify in the form of digital badges that exhibit the individual’s accomplishments and credentials.

 

Stay Current with SAP Certification

The Stay Current program is a way for learners to stay up to date with SAP Cloud products. It offers trainings and exams that are constantly updated for each release. Once you pass an SAP certification that falls under one of the Stay Current topics (SAP SuccessFactors, SAP Ariba, SAP Digital Supply Chain, SAP S/4HANA Cloud, SAP Enable Now, or SAP Customer Experience) you’ll maintain the certification by passing assessments (if required) to stay current with the latest version of a solution upon release.

 

The Stay Current program requires you to obtain an SAP Learning Hub subscription which includes new content and videos on new features, webinars, focus areas on support issues and problem solving, and assets for learning the what’s, why’s, and how’s.

 

SAP Global Certifications

Below is a list of just a few business and technical-based exams. The following information has been compiled with the utmost care, but we cannot be liable for errors. Please note that SAP is constantly changing its offerings, which may not always reflect below. Click here to view all certification exams offered by SAP.

 

SAP Certified Associate - SAP Activate Project Manager

This exam is for SAP project managers who want to validate their business skills and ability to apply SAP Activate methodologies and tools. Test takers will have a chance to prove their advanced communication and presentation skills, ability to manage internal and external stakeholders, knowledge of change management processes, and ability to communicate those processes with others. This exam provides validation for those who can successfully manage the end-to-end transition of the project from sales to realization, develop roadmaps, and understand testing and quality management. The exam covers agile delivery approach and project planning, workstreams, SAP Activate elements, and transition paths.

Exam Details:

    • Version: C_ACTIVATE13
    • Exam: 80 questions
    • Cut Score: 65%
    • Duration: 180 minutes
    • Languages: English, Russian, Japanese, Chinese

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SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates

This certification is a great place to start for those looking to professionally advance as a financial accountant in an SAP-related role. The exam covers financial closing, general ledger accounting, accounts payable and accounts receivable, asset accounting, organizational assignments and process integration, and overview and deployment of SAP S/4HANA.

 

While this exam is updated for SAP S/4HANA Finance 2020, SAP provides an exam for SAP S/4HANA 1809 and 1909, as well.

Exam Details:

    • Version: C_TS4FI_2020
    • Exam: 80 questions
    • Cut Score: 59%
    • Duration: 180 minutes
    • Languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese

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SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 1909)

This is an entry-level exam for candidates looking to prove their understanding of the consultant profile in the SAP S/4HANA Finance management accounting area. It tests candidates’ ability to implement SAP-related controlling projects under the guidance of an experienced consultant. It covers cost center accounting, product cost planning, profitability analysis, cost object controlling, internal orders, reporting, organizational assignments and process integration, and profit center accounting.

 

SAP also offers an exam version for SAP S/4HANA 1809.

Exam Details:

    • Version: C_TS4CO_1909
    • Exam: 80 questions
    • Cut Score: 63%
    • Duration: 180 minutes
    • Languages: German, English, Spanish, French, Japanese, Korean, Russian, Chinese

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SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sales 2020

This certification exam is considered an entry-level qualifier that tests in-depth technical skills for SAP S/4HANA Sales. It covers sales document and customizing, billing process and customizing, shipping process and customizing, master data, pricing and the condition technique, sales process, availability check, organizational structures, cross-functional customizing, basic functions customizing, and monitoring and analytics.

 

The latest version of this exam is updated for SAP S/4HANA 2020; however, SAP also offers the exam for SAP S/4HANA 1809 and 1909.

Exam Details:

    • Version: C_TS462_2020
    • Exam: 80
    • Cut Score: 63%
    • Duration: 180 minutes
    • Languages: German, English, Japanese, Chinese, French, Russian

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SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement

This certification is beneficial for those looking to prove their skills in the planning and implementation phases of an SAP-related mentored role pertaining to the sourcing and procurement line of business of SAP S/4HANA. The exam covers inventory management and physical inventory, valuation and account assignment, configuration of purchasing, configuration of master data and enterprise structure, invoice verification, sources of supply, document release procedure, purchasing optimization, source determination, procurement analytics, consumption-based planning, enterprise structure and master data, specific procurement processes, basic procurement processes, and SAP S/4HANA user experience.

 

The latest version of this exam is updated for SAP S/4HANA 2020; however, SAP also offers the exam for SAP S/4HANA 1909.

Exam Details:

    • Version: C_TS452_2020
    • Exam: 80 questions
    • Cut Score: 61%
    • Duration: 180 minutes
    • Languages: German, English, Chinese, French, Russian, Japanese

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