Digital Skills Initiative Applicant Guide (For self-study candidates)

[David_Chaviano]

Note: The self-study portion of the digital skills initiative is coming to an end.

• Application texts can be submitted here until November 4, 2024.
• Your learning must be completed by December 1, 2024, and a screenshot of completion together with your SAP Community username must be submitted to digitalskills@sap.com by this day at the latest.
• We will process your request and send you your redemption code by December 20, 2024 at the latest.
• You must redeem your code in the training shop by December 31, 2024, but can schedule your exam for any date in the following 12 months  (December 31, 2025 at the latest.)

Hello there and thank you for your interest in the digital skills initiative by SAP Learning!

The digital skills initiative is intended to help those who are generally considered to be underrepresented in the technology industry get a kick start in their careers within the SAP Ecosystem.

The definition of people considered to be underrepresented in the technology industry varies by geographic location. However, we can provide the following guideline to help you understand the sort of people we are looking to support with this initiative:

• Military veterans and their spouses, family and caregivers
• Women
• Single parents
• People who are physically disabled or neurodivergent
• People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts 
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 
• First generation college students
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life
• People who lack the financial means to afford a certification attempt for themselves

If you identify as a person in one or several of these categories, the digital skills initiative might be for you. The final prerequisite is a willingness to learn more about SAP and to undergo the rigors of studying for SAP Certification.

Here are the next steps on how to proceed:

Step 1 – Create an SAP Account

You will need an SAP account to track your studies and take a certification exam. Watch the demo in this blog for help on how to do that. Please use the same email address that you intend on registering with the digital skills initiative.

Also be sure to join the beginner corner as demonstrated in the demo – this is how you can reach out and ask questions.

Step 2 - Let us know you are interested

Either leave a comment below or start a discussion in the beginner corner stating a clear interest in participating in the digital skills initiative. Feel free to include a bit about yourself like academic / professional background and why you feel you are a good fit to the program. We will send you a registration link to the initiative via direct message. Please ensure private messaging is enabled on your profile.

Another key reason for this step is if you need help with part of a learning journey that you selected (in step 4 below), you can come back here (the beginner corner) to ask for help.

Step 3 – Make sure you have context

We have a long blog available attempting to explain the whole "learning SAP" process from beginning to certification. Take from it what you need to ensure getting certified in SAP is worth the effort to you.

Step 4 - Begin studying

Pick a learning journey that best fits your interests which also leads to a certification. Any learning journey and any exam is covered by this program. Study it to completion, then send a screenshot of the completion & your SAP Community username to digitalskills@sap.com  before 1 December 2024.

Here is a guide on how to determine if your learning journey is free of charge.

Step 5 – Receiving your certification attempt

After your learning journey completion is sent to digitalskills@sap.com, please give us some time to process your request. You will receive a redemption code for your SAP certification attempt as soon as we can get one to you.

• Please log into the SAP Training Shop  with the same email address that you registered with the digital skills initiative and place this product into your shopping basket.
• From there, follow this guide on how to use this campaign code to “pay” for your certification attempt.
• If you run into trouble with your code redemption, follow this guide.

Please redeem the code ASAP when you receive it. You can schedule the actual exam up to six month after redemption.

Step 6 - Schedule your exam

Check out our blog on how to schedule your SAP Certification exam.

Step 7 - Explore Career Options

Check out the career corner

Here is a guide on how to approach networking within the SAP Community & Ecosystem

We wish you the best of luck in your learning journey! Leave a comment below if you have any questions.

Regards,

David

[CFADev]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I am Devender Kumar Yadav from India who holds a Chartered Financial Analyst Degree from ICFAI and a bachelor of commerce in Accounting degree.

I am working in FI module from 2016. I have developed and delivered  many SAP scripting code to automate our work.

So, I would like to learn more about SAP so that I can be developed more automation. Further I want to change my career path from end user to SAP consultant.

The digital skills initiative will help me to certify in SAP module which will enhance my professional career and open up a lot more opportunities for me.

Thanks & Regards

Devender Kumar Yadav

RISE with SAP SAP SuccessFactors Platform 

#Digitalskillinitiative

[Bhollandmsb88]

Future SAP consultant here just expressing my gratitude and interest in the digital skills initiative program!  I've used a lot of MRP/ERP systems throughout my career but SAP is by far the one I prefer to work in.  Thanks for all the useful information @David_Chaviano .

I hit a few of the guidelines for the underrepresented candidates for this program:

• Military veterans - former Intelligence Analyst
• Single parent - 2 kids
• Diagnosed with ADD 4 years ago (drastically helped learning to cope with structure and etc)
• Geographically limited to career opportunities - with shared custody of my kids there are limited options within a valid commute and remote options are very competitive 
• First generation college students - first one in my immediate family to pursue a college degree.  Looking to supplement the SAP certifications with a degree in Information Systems
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life - Looking to use the knowledge I've gained in the MFG industry and going through a few implementations to lead me to a career in SAP Consulting.

All in all I've been through ~5 SAP implementations and/or cleanups.  I've worked with cross functional partners to make sure our design would work for all parties involved and worked directly with the consultants and used past SAP setups to come up with a solution that would work for our current needs.

Thanks again!

[Marconsul]

Hello,  @David_Chaviano 

I'm excited about the digital skills initiative. I'm 28 years old female from Morocco. 

I believe it's an excellent opportunity for people like myself who work remotely or in underprivileged areas to have the same economic opportunities as those in more prosperous locations.

Additionally, I'm looking to switch careers, and this initiative could be a turning point. I'm currently learning about SAP's Cloud ERP solutions, which I think will be helpful in my future work.

Overall, I'm eager to continue developing my skills, and I think this initiative is the perfect way to do so. I hope there would be more in the future as there are no available opportunities in Morocco.

I fit all these categories :

• People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts 
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life
• Women

#digitalskills #SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

Best regards
Marwa

[VLD]

Hello,

I'm a mid-life career changer and new to SAP. I would like to do a certification and. I really need help, but I know I will win. Thank you all.

[Ninh1994]

Hi David.

I have been working for 7 years with Sap. My role is a Sap consultant. I'm interested to Sap certificates and hope I will obtain the Sap certificate. Thank you.

[chandni5]

This the third time I'm commenting hoping to join in sap digital skill program.

Hi @David_Chaviano , hello everyone
I'm chandni from India daughter of a of army veteran. I'm here to express my excitement and interest in joining SAP digital skill program. 

I have a Bachelor's degree in commerce.I'm first generation college graduate in my family.
I'm interested in SAP FICO as it would help me in enhancing my skill and get a certification so that I can land a great job in finance.

I hope you would consider this, thanks in advance

Thanks and Regards
chandni

[Ashley_Noah21]

Hello David, 

My name is Ashley Noah; I am currently a new MBA Graduate and a clinical healthcare professional who is actively seeking to piviot my career into IT. After much research and personal reference from a colleague of mine, I was introduced to the SAP Community and was highly interested on how I could take the necessary steps to become a SAP Certified Consultant. My referall source into SAP recently attended the SAP Sapphire conference in Orlando and was introduced to the Digital Skills Initiative for career changers such as me and thought I'd be a great canidate. I'm writing you today to gain more information about how to participate in this arena as I am highly interested and willing to commit to this program. 

Hope to hear from you soon, 

Ashley Noah

[abdullah_abdalsamea]

Thank You

[DanaSAP]

Hello David, 

I am a 46 year old woman who is switching careers. I have obtained a Master of Science in AI, however, a degree alone is not enough without knowing how to use my knowledge in different clouds. SAP seems to be in demand and my chosen path is Data Analyst - SAP Analytics Cloud.  Starting the learning today! Thankful in advance,

Dana

 

[Tanzil_1234]

Hello David,
l identity myself as a woman.
I have completed the course Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, manufacturing. I want to develop my digital skills, get more experience in the field, and work as a certified consultant. This experience would be very beneficial to me as I continue on my educational path towards achieving career growth. Looking forward to receiving a redemption code for the SAP certification attempt.

Regards,
Tanzil Shaikh

[IndrajitLalit]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

Greetings.

My name is Indrajit Lalit from India. I identity myself in below category,

People looking to switch their career midlife.

I have completed the course ‘Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, manufacturing’. I want to develop my digital skills, get more experience in the field, and work as a certified consultant. This experience would be very beneficial to me as I continue on my educational path towards achieving career growth. Looking forward to receiving a redemption code for the SAP certification attempt(C_TS422)

Regards,
Indrajit Lalit.

 

  

[kavinkumarv]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I'm excited to express my interest in participating in the Digital Skills Initiative. With a background in web development and currently enhancing my skills in various programming languages such as C, C++, Java, and Python, I believe I can significantly benefit from this program.

I'm particularly keen on learning SAP, as I've heard it's immensely useful for securing high-paying job opportunities and making the job search process easier. SAP's comprehensive suite of tools and solutions aligns well with my goal to expand my technical expertise and open doors to more advanced and lucrative roles in the tech industry.

Thank you for considering my application. Looking forward to the opportunity to grow and learn with you all!

Best regards,
@kavinkumarv 

[NicAbr]

Howdy. 

My name is Nicholas and I am a former nuclear power plant operator in the US Navy. I was responsible for the gage calibration program, maintaining the repair parts inventory, and for doing all kinds of preventative and corrective maintenance. Now that I am out, I find that there is very little cross-over between my military experience and the private sector, and that most tools/programs seems to be mutually exclusive between the fields. As such, I would like to enroll in this program in order to upskill myself to be an application engineer for these systems, either as a script developer or as a maintenance program implementer. 

I have already started the manufacturing learning path, and I would be interested in getting as many certifications as possible while the program is still running. Thank you for your consideration.

Respectfully, 
Nicholas 

[titanium]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I identify as a person in category of women

I want to upskill myself in SAP technology and to study SAP rigorously and get a better job opportunity soon. 

[rasmavesere]

Hi @David_Chaviano ,

I wanted to express my gratitude for this fantastic initiative.

Allow me to introduce myself— I’m a middle aged man based in South Africa and over the years, I’ve gained valuable experience in various administrative roles.
However, I’m keen on upscaling my skills and venturing into the exciting world of SAP to help my chances of securing a job as I am currently unemployed.

I fall in the following categories:

-People in remote or underserved locations that may not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts  
-People looking to switch their careers mid-life

I appreciate your consideration of my application for this initiative. Joining would fulfil my aspirations and allow me to contribute to the SAP domain.

Thank you,

Rasmos

[janelle_barit]

Hello @David_Chaviano,

I am a woman who is looking to switch my career mid-life from HR admin role to a technology role that's why I would like to upskill. I am very much interested in SAP technology and I believe it would help me in finding future job opportunities. I hope you can consider me in this initiative and be granted a free certification attempt. Thank you.

Regards,

Janelle Barit

[Sarbjeet-Kaur]

My name is Sarbjeet Kaur, and I have worked with SAP for six years in Master data. My goal is to advance my knowledge in Enterprise Asset Management. Can you please guide me for it.

[Sarbjeet-Kaur]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I'm excited to express my interest in participating in the Digital Skills Initiative. I have worked six years as SAP consultant. Now I want to upskill myself in Asset Management.

Thank you for considering my application. Looking forward to the opportunity to grow and learn with you all!

[AhmedRadwan]

HI, My name is Ahmed and I believe this digital skills initiative is a great way to pay my career forward and help those take the first step in transforming their lives. I think this opportunity would be an amazing way to start me on a new career as an SAP consultant. I loved your analogy about the amusement park experience and I certainly identify as one of those people who would love to learn more about the bigger picture about how businesses operate, improve their processes and provide quality products  and/or services to their customers. 

[Shreya_Agrawal]

Hi David,

Thanks for this wonderful opportunity.
I have completed the certification course "Upgrading your SAP BW skills to SAP BW/4HANA" and I have sent an email to you. 

I'm eager to take a free certification attempt because I believe it will help me learn more and become even better at what I do. I know that the world of technology is always changing, and I want to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements.I am grateful for this opportunity and excited about the possibilities ahead. Thank you for considering my application for the free certification attempt.
Thanks,
Shreya Agrawal

[MohamedAboelela1997]

Hi Mohamed.

I have been working for 2 years with Sap. My role is a Sap consultant. I'm interested to Sap certificates and hope I will obtain the Sap certificate. Thank you.

[Tanzil_1234]

Hello David,
l identity myself as a woman.
I have completed the course Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, manufacturing. I want to develop my digital skills, get more experience in the field, and work as a certified consultant. This experience would be very beneficial to me as I continue on my educational path towards achieving career growth. Looking forward to receiving a redemption code for the SAP certification attempt.

Regards,
Tanzil Shaikh

[MarioIbra]

Hi @David_Chaviano,

My name is Mario, I am graduated in Business and Management and in my last work experience I have been a Recruiting Analyst for a Consulting firm (SAP Partner). I am a person who is looking to switch his career mid-life.

I am confident to be a good fit to the program due to my experience in HR which helped me develop both Hard and Soft Skills. 

I look forward to receive the registration link to the initiative via direct message and to be part of the programme. 

Thank you,

[RobKent]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I have a diploma in IT and I would like to pursue SAP Analytics Cloud (SAP SAC). I am really interested in this initiative.

Regards,

Robert

[David_Chaviano]

Thanks everyone for checking in! Sorry about the delay in your invites.

[Adham_Diab]

My name is Adham Diab, and I am 30 years old from Egypt.

I have been involved with SAP for the past year and am eager to pursue a career in SAP project manager. I would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with an opportunity to take the certification exam. This certification would greatly enhance my career prospects.

Thank you for considering my request.

[mahmoudadel12545]

Hi SAP Community 
My name Mahmoud Adel Ali .
I Have finished production planning academy and am passion to sap technology  field  and i want to attempt for certification exam  . I have completed  my military  .

[DSnell]

Hey Good morning All,

@David_Chaviano

I am an active duty Marine retiring and starting employment with a company that leans heavy into SAP. The position I will be filling is a Material Coordinator working with the warehousing functions in SAP. 

I understand this program is ending in December however I would like to get involved while there is still time left so I can try to get certified to help me with my career transition. Any help you all can provide is much appreciated.

Thank you,

Derrick Snell

[Doaasamir]

Hi David

First thank you for the initiative

I identify myself as a woman that intend to make a mid career shift towards SAP HCM & SF

I had an extensive experience as HR and aim at making maximum use of this business knowledge in my shift towards HCM and SF

I just finished the course Getting Started with SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Payroll and hope to be part of this initiative 

looking forward to making a positive impact 

Thanks again

[Hazem7]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I identify as a person in the below categories

• People looking to switch their careers mid-life
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 

I would like to get a SAP certificate in my major, finance  SAP FI, because it will be the beginning of deeper study of SAP.

Thank you

Hazem

[SAUMYASIRI]

Hi I am Saumya Siripurapu. I have completed the learning journey for SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central  and wish to pursue certification for the same. I was elated to know the Digital Skills Initiative for women and hope to be benefited by the same. I am very much excited to be a part of this wonderful group of experts whose guidance I seek to shine in this path. I am aiming this literally after a decade of professional gap.

[Rumi_Janjua]

I am thrilled to be a part of the digital skills initiative by SAP Learning! As a student from Pakistan currently pursuing Chartered Public Accountancy on a scholarship, I am gaining valuable experience as a trainee in an SAP-focused chartered accountants firm. I am also a graduate in commerce with distinction.

I am eager to enhance my skills and knowledge within the SAP ecosystem through this initiative. Thank you for this incredible opportunity to support underrepresented individuals in the technology industry.

[Kenil_Dhola]

I am very interested in this opportunity to receive an SAP certification attempt as a first-generation college student. I am recently graduate in Bsc(IT)  and have a strong passion for data analytics and business intelligence. As a first-generation college student, I am committed to making the most of my educational journey and believe that SAP certification will significantly enhance my skills and career prospects.

Receiving this certification would not only validate my knowledge and abilities but also provide me with valuable credentials that can open doors to exciting career opportunities in the field of Data analytics. I am dedicated to leveraging this opportunity to contribute to the field of Data analytics and to support my continued academic and professional growth. Thank you for considering my application.

[MalcomX]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

Thank you very much for this program. I am currently working and using SAP as an end user and I am really interested in learning more about SAP and would to be a certified SAP Consultant.

Regards,

Malcom

[REDARAF27]

Hello,

My name is Reda RAFIK, I'm a junior accountant who has just heard of SAP, especially the FICO Modules, and I have become very interested in it, and surely new an opportunity to switch to SAP consulting in the Finance field. I come from Morocco where there aren't a lot of opportunities in the field and seeing the SAP Digital Skills gave me hope that achieving a SAP certification would help me get more chances in my job search and career, I would be forever grateful for this opportunity given to me by SAP.

I did follow some courses on the SAP learning website and I am already eager to follow more learning paths, you can find below a screenshot of the courses that I took so far.

[Buddhika_Liyanaarachchi]

Hello @David_Chaviano ,

I identify as a person in the below categories:

• People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts 
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

I have experienced as a BA in Sri Lanka and with my migration to Canada, I'm expecting to pursue a career in SAP after successful completion of a course under this SAP Digital Skills Initiatives.

Thank you

[Rana66]

Hi @David_Chaviano, hope you're doing well.

My name is Rana Mohammed Afify.

I identify myself as a woman.
I have completed the course SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central Core.

I really love working with SAP because it helps businesses improve their processes. It's amazing to see how technology can make such a big difference. I want to keep learning and growing in this field to have a great career.

I'm eager to take a free certification attempt because I believe it will help me learn more and become even better at what I do. I know that the world of technology is always changing, and I want to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements.I am grateful for this opportunity and excited about the possibilities ahead. Thank you for considering my application for the free certification attempt.

Thanks & Regards,

[Ahmed-Elnady]

Dear David,

I would like to extend my sincere gratitude for your continuous support and guidance throughout this process. Your assistance has been invaluable to my success.

To further enhance my skills and knowledge in SAP technologies, I am eager to explore additional learning opportunities. Therefore, I would like to request another exam attempt for "C_HAMOD SAP Certified Associate - Data Engineer - SAP HANA " I completed the "Provisioning Data to SAP HANA."

Thank you very much for your cooperation and the efforts put into this fruitful and distinguished program

Your support in facilitating this request would be greatly appreciated, as it will help me continue my professional development in this field.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support. I look forward to your favorable response.

Warm regards,
Ahmed

[Ronald3]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I am really interested in this programme, I have a degree in Computer Science.

Warm regards,

Ronald

[paradise_1004]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I'm Mia - SAP MM Consultant. 

I have been joined some SAP project for 5 years and want to be an expert in the future. 

I would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with an opportunity to take the certification exam. This certification would greatly enhance my career.

Thank you once again for your ongoing support. I look forward to your favorable response.

Thanks and best regards,

Mia

[Ahmed13]

Hello,  @David_Chaviano 

I'm excited about the digital skills initiative. I'm 32 years old. I am from Pakistan.

I believe it's an excellent opportunity for people like myself who work remotely or in underprivileged areas to have the same economic opportunities as those in more prosperous locations.

i want to learn more about sap this  is great opportunity to do.

Regards,

Ahmed Hassan

[Hashir_1]

Hello David

My name is Hashir and I am University student and I complete my learning journey in navigating the employee lifecycle through sap success factors. Below attached screenshot please share campaign code.

My email address: hashirhashmi44@gmail.com 

[Hassan_1]

Hi David  

Hope you are fine,

My Name is Hassan and recently I complete my sap training and complete my Learning journey in managing cash application FI-CA, Please share Campaign  code.

Thanks in advance

My email is

cmsap66@gmail.com

[David_Chaviano]

Invitations sent out as of 02 August! Thanks for writing everyone!

[Mariyam_001]

Hello david.

My name is Mariyam and i done my sap Training now i want to do Certification and i complete my learning journey in Introduction to statistics for data science , Please share Campaign code 

[Afaan_1]

Hi David

My name is Afaan and i Complete in learning journey in setting an ABAP Environment On SAP BTP, now i want to do Certification please share free Certification code. 

My Email

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[SalmanNiazi]

Hello David,

I am excited to express my interest in the SAP digital skills initiative. I identify as a person living in a remote location with limited access to economic opportunities and as someone looking to switch careers mid-life.

I have created my SAP account with the profile name "Salman Niazi" 

I have successfully completed the following SAP Learning Journeys:

1. Outlining the Financial Accounting Overview in SAP S/4HANA
2. Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

As an accountant by profession, I have extensive experience using ERPs in my job roles. I am particularly keen to become an SAP S/4 Consultant to advance my career. Given the growing importance of SAP in our economy and neighboring regions like the Middle East, I see this as a fantastic opportunity to switch my career and pursue my passion.

I am enthusiastic about this initiative as it aligns perfectly with my career goals and interests. I believe becoming an SAP consultant will not only enhance my professional skills but also contribute significantly to the economic growth of my region.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to further my skills and career through this initiative.

Salman Niazi

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[J_Wealth202]

Hello,

I'm a military veteran looking to switch careers mid-life.

My educational background is in B.S. Operations Research and M.S. in Engineering Management. I believe that I have strong project management experience with the associated soft skills to be effective in any team. I would love the opportunity to translate my skills from the construction industry to the tech industry. I've always had a high interest in tech, but have not had the opportunity to upskill and pivot careers until recently. With the exponential advancement within digital skills, I want to be involved in the industry paving the way forward.

I appreciate your consideration in allowing me this opportunity to be a part of the Digital Skills Initiative. I am excited for the journey ahead.

[Mehmood_12]

Hello David

My name is Mehmood and i am Student of university and I complete my sap training now i want to Get Certification in My selected module and i done my learning journey in introduction to Statistics for data Science

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[AhmedAly]

Hello dear David @David_Chaviano 
I am Ahmed Aly a SAP PM Consultant from Egypt , I've been working in SAP and I want to get a certificate to boost my chances to get a job opportunity soon because I am married and have 3 children and I am facing financial difficulties,
Thank you.

• People looking to switch their careers mid-life