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

[Omar_Wael]

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[khurramzee79]

Dear @David_Chaviano 

I hope this message finds you well. I am writing to apply for SAP certification registration and to express my interest in the program. I identify with several of the categories outlined for consideration:

1. Minorities Facing Unequal Opportunity: As a member of a minority group, I face challenges in accessing equal opportunities within my geographic location.

2. Mid-Life Career Changer: I am looking to transition my career and see SAP certification as a crucial step in making this shift successfully.

I am eager to advance my skills and open new career pathways through this certification. Thank you for considering my application.

[ekrma]

Hello Davide,

I am Ekrma from Sudan. I am a first generation college student who graduated with a Computer and Network bachelor degree. My country is going through a war now that left millions of people displaced and others lost their lives due to this conflict. I was looking forward to being a SAP consultant to start a career in ERP world and I can't think of a better place to do so than here.

Participating in the digital skills initiative would be a great value to my career.

Thank you for the initiative. 

[samir-t-tarek25]

My name is Samir and I'm excited to be part of the SAP Community Beginner Corner! I work for an organization called Edraky, which is focused on providing comprehensive SAP training and implementation services to businesses across the Middle East. Our goal is to help companies successfully adopt and maximize the value of SAP solutions. I have already joined the Beginner Corner and look forward to engaging with the community, learning from experienced SAP professionals, and contributing what I can as a relative newcomer to the SAP ecosystem. Please feel free to reach out to me via private message now that I have been invited to the group. I'm eager to get started!

[AGilliam]

Good morning,

I am excited for the opportunity to be a part of the digital skills program. I am in the process of changing careers and this is a great way to acquire the new skills that I need. 
I took a career break and actually taught for 1 year as a way to get back to work. Now that year is up and I’m ready to learn some new skills to launch my new career. 

Angela 

[Ninhnt]

Dear @David_Chaviano 

I am a SAP SD Consultant from Viet Nam. I identified as a person for this certification because I am a women, first generation college graduate in my family, People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.

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,

Ninh, Nguyen Thuy

[Ninhnt]

Dear @David_Chaviano 

I am a SAP SD Consultant from Viet Nam. I identified as a person for this certification because I am a women, first generation college graduate in my family, People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.

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,

Ninh, Nguyen Thuy

[okerekenicholas]

Hello David.

I'm a mid-life career changer i am new to SAP. I already have two SAP badges i would like to end the year with a certification exan before Dember 2024 kindly assitme me with the exam  certification attempt for  Explore Integrated Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA

Thank you all

[David_Chaviano]

Thanks for checking in everyone - invites have been sent out!

@Ninhnt - please feel to share your story on how you found SAP in Vietnam here. 😊

[Mohamed_redaa]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I am Mohamed Reda SAP PP & QM consultant from Egypt , I am so excited about the SAP Learning digital skills initiative. I was working as android developer but I have always found the ERP interesting so I started learning SAP and currently I am working in SAP Partner called benya systems . 

I've finished SAP learning journey at the track of Consultant - SAP S/4HANA Cloud, public edition

1. Understand Cloud ERP: Exploring SAP Cloud ERP

2. Certify in Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition

I want to take a free certification attempt because I believe it will help me learn more and improve my career and I want to stay up-to-date with the latest advancements. I am grateful for the opportunity . Thank you for considering my application for the free certification attempt.

 

Best Regards , 

Mohamed Reda.

[Ahmed-Mansour]

I am Ahmed and I have recently completed the "SAP Certified Associate - Project Manager - SAP Activate ." course.

Thank you very much for your cooperation and for the efforts put into this outstanding program.

[smohamedhassan]

Hello SAP Community,

I am excited to join the Beginner Corner as part of the Digital Skills Initiative. My name is Saber Mohamed, and I have recently completed the "Developing with SAP Integration Suite" course. I am passionate about SAP technologies and eager to advance my skills further through certification.

I come from a background in SAP ERP consulting, and I believe that obtaining certification in SAP Integration Suite will significantly enhance my career prospects and allow me to contribute more effectively to the SAP community.

I look forward to engaging with fellow learners and experts here in the Beginner Corner. Thank you for this opportunity, and I await further instructions.

Best regards,
Saber Mohamed

[Hassan_1]

Hello David 

Here is my screenshot of my learning journey, Please Review it and Share campaign code

[Afaan_1]

Hi David 

My Name is Afaan,and I'm student of university and i complete my learning journey in setting up an ABAP environment on SAP BTP,you can see in attached Screenshot.

[Victormachado]

Hello David, my name is Victor, and I am a first generation college student, beginnig to learn more about the SAP universe. I am currently working in the MM module and I look forward to try to take the exam. I really would like to have this opportunity to improve my habilities and get more chances to grow in my carrer. I do a lot of research and I am currently studying and practicing my knowledge in this area. I really appreciate to be part of this community and I hope to contribute and learn a lot!

[PhungLu]

Hi @David_Chaviano,

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

[PhungLu]

Hello  @David_Chaviano,

I am looking forward to boost my professional path with SAP knowledge that support my experience as project manager. In this time, I am highly interested in this initiative to acquired guidelines on the SAP implementations to play the role as Activate project manager. 

I already have some core SAP knowledge.

Thanks for your consideration.

[Aliabbas1]

Hi @David_Chaviano ,

Good day!

Thank you for this incredible opportunity. My name is Ali Abbas, and I am an MBA student from Pakistan with a keen interest in SAP. Currently, I am working as an SAP B1 consultant, but my internship phase and financial constraints have prevented me from obtaining the necessary certifications.

Despite these challenges, I have remained dedicated to learning and have successfully completed the SAP learning journey for Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and Exploring SAP Cloud ERP. I am eager to advance my career as an SAP consultant and believe that the digital skills initiative would be a pivotal step in achieving this goal.

I kindly request your consideration for a free SAP certification. Thank you for your time and attention to my application.

Warm Regards,

Ali Abbas

[Sophia20]

Dear @David_Chaviano 
I identify as a person as I am a woman. I am currently on a project to roll out SAP analytics cloud in our company. I found I am very interested in gaining more knowledge and one day become an subject matter expert in SAP. I would like this opportunity to follow the learning path and get certified eventually.
Best regards,
Sophia

[Florafung]

Hi @David_Chaviano

My name is Flora and 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 
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 

I am willing to learn more about SAP S/4 HANA, especially SD Module and study for SAP Certification. I'm eager to take a free certification attempt because I believe it will help me learn more and become better at what I do.

Best regards,

Flora.

[raghuvaddi]

Hello @David_Chaviano.

My Self Raghu vaddi and I am first generation student have been searching for a job more than a year but not able find it I have been learning sourcing and procurement from free sources offered by SAP from SAP learning website. Had interest in doing certification SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition Sourcing and Procurement 
C_S4CPR so please provide me an opportunity as it will be an add on to my resume.

Thanks&Regards,

RaghuVaddi.

[Mahmoud_Tarek]

My name is Mahmoud and I'm excited to be part of the SAP Community Beginner Corner! I work for an organization called Edraky, which is focused on providing comprehensive SAP training and implementation services to businesses across the Middle East. Our goal is to help companies successfully adopt and maximize the value of SAP solutions. I have already joined the Beginner Corner and look forward to engaging with the community, learning from experienced SAP professionals, and contributing what I can as a relative newcomer to the SAP ecosystem. Please feel free to reach out to me via private message now that I have been invited to the group. I'm eager to get started!

[jawad126]

I am an SAP Business One Trainee Consultant from Pakistan. As a CA student, I am keen to expand my skills and knowledge in the SAP ecosystem. I am particularly interested in learning SAP Implementation and believe that the digital skills initiative by SAP Learning is a fantastic opportunity for individuals like myself. I am eager to take on the challenge and undergo the necessary training to achieve SAP Certification.

Thank you for considering my interest in this initiative.

[Jasmine12]

Hello @David_Chaviano .

I am a woman from Vietnam. I have been working in IT area and relate SAP about 1 year, so I really want to be able to study, research more deeply about SAP and be able to get a SAP certificate to serve my work and help my colleagues.

I really want to join and get the certification about SAP. So please send me a registration link to the initiative.

Thank you so much.

[Sana_32]

Hi David,

My name is sana from Pakistan,and I'm CMA student and i complete my learning journey below given screenshot

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This looks like a great initiative, and I'd love to be a part of it.

I identify with the following categories:

• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location.
• First-generation college student.
• Currently working in an environment that uses SAP and eager to further develop my skill set.

Thank you for your time.

[Hassan11]

Hello David,

Identify myself as a Man,
I have completed the course in Discovering the Basics of SAP S/4HANA Manufacturing.Please share Campaign code. below attached screenshot

[Raza_01]

Hi David,

I Identify myself as a Man.
I have done my  course in Extending SAP sales and services Cloud with SAP Cloud Applications Studio,View my screenshot in given below

[Alina_21]

Hello @David_Chaviano,

I am excited about the SAP Learning digital skills initiative.  I firmly believe that this initiative's support and resources can help me overcome them and upskill in SAP. I genuinely hope to be a part of this remarkable opportunity. also i done my learning journey in composing and automating with sap build the no code way

[TejaswiniA]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I fall in the category of women. 

I am currently working as SAP FI consultant and I am eager to upgrade my SAP skills and acquire few certification which would help with my career growth. 

Thanks for considering my application. 

Thanks, 

Tejaswini. 

[Preetham]

Hi David,

I am successfactors consultant and I would like to get certified in Successfactors compensation module. Could you please help me in tis.

[MuhammadHanif_12]

Hello David,

I am Hanif, an accounting student from pakistan. I highly interest to get the free certification Exam. I Done my learning journey in Discovering SAP ariba Corss-solution functionalities,below attached screenshot

[Ali_Murtaza]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I am from Lahore, Punjab Province, Pakistan, with a background in Chartered Accountancy (CA). I have embarked on my career in SAP Business One, leveraging my CA background. Currently, I am deeply engaged in my journey to become a Chartered Accountant, a path that presents challenges and rewards. Alongside my CA studies, I have developed a strong interest in exploring the complexities of SAP B1 and aim to obtain its certification to expand my skills and explore new professional opportunities. The idea of mastering SAP B1 excites me as it resonates with my passion for continual learning and growth. Engaging in subjects that fuel my enthusiasm brings me great satisfaction and motivates my commitment to personal and career advancement.  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

[dannhi2802]

Hello David

I'm a female student from a university in Vietnam. I'm reaching out because I'm very interested in developing my skills in SAP software.

Gaining SAP certification would validate my skills and open doors to better career prospects. With the increasing demand for SAP expertise in various industries, having this certification could give me a competitive advantage in the job market.

I'm looking forward to receiving the registration link and embarking on this exciting learning journey with all of you. Thank you very much for taking the time to read my request. 

[MaisaraAkram1993]

Hi,

I have been working for 2 years with Sap. My role is as a SAP consultant. I'm interested in SAP Certificates and hope I will obtain them. Thank you.

[ekisor]

@David_Chaviano 

Hello David, 

How are you? I hope this message finds you well. 

I identify myself in the following categories: 

• Mid-Life Career Switch 
• Women
• People who are underrepresented in tech. 

I have been using Coupa but I think SAP is the way to go. I would like to switch jobs and find better opportunities. I am currently in the Procurement field. 

Please provide an invite Link. 

Thank you so much, David. 

Esther 

[SelwynBabu]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I am Selwyn Babu from India. I am looking for a mid-carrer switch to SAP. I am very happy to be a part of this Skill Initiative Program. I am an educationalist by profession and hold a PhD in Civil Engineering. Its on my interest to learn SAP I am joining this Initiative. Thank you David for the detailed introduction. Send me the invite so that I can start a course.

Selwyn Babu

[PedroQuelhas]

Dear @David_Chaviano ,

I hope you are well. My name is Pedro, I'm 33 years old and I'm from Portugal.

I am writing to express my strong interest in participating in the SAP Digital Skills Initiative. As someone deeply passionate about technology and committed to lifelong learning, I see this program as a crucial step in my transition into the SAP Ecosystem.

I have a background in Geology, where much of my career has been focused on research, which has significantly enhanced my critical thinking and problem-solving skills. However, over time, my interests have increasingly shifted toward the technology sector, particularly SAP consultancy. This shift inspired me to make the significant decision to change careers mid-life. Although the journey has been challenging, I recently secured a position as an SAP trainee. I thus believe that obtaining my first SAP certification through this initiative will be crucial in advancing my career in this new field.

Thank you for considering my application. I look forward to the opportunity to be part of this transformative program and to take the next step in my career journey.

Best regards,
Pedro Quelhas

[HaiNGUY]

Dear @David_Chaviano,

I have completed the learning journey for Migration SAP HANA to HANA Cloud.

I am currently in SAP Technical consultant. Not only SAP really give me the good experience in my job but also the new views of the world. That is a reason why I love SAP more and more.

Thank you for watching my application.

I'm looking forward to hearing from you !

Best regards,

Hai

[Midos]

Hey there this is Imad a 30 years old guy who has been patinate about technology since teens but never actually did anything with that passion but at this age i hope its not too late for me and i fit the below selection requirements and i really hope you chose me for this because i need it 

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

[manisha_reddy]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

My name is Manisha. I'm a woman and a working in IT . I have  knowledge in SAP SF and i want to expand my knowledge in SAP BTP.

Thank you for this wonderful opportunity.

[REXJ]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I am Rex. At present I am in professional teaching field. I am in a thought of changing my career to SAP, I am intrested to learn SAP. Since I am from Civil Engineering backgroung, I am intrested to learn Material management. Thank you for detailed introduction and information provided by you.... Once again tank you for giving me an oppurtunity to learn SAP

Kindly send me the invite link to enroll for the courses...

[kavinkumarv]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I'm Kavinkumar, I have a good news that i have completed my SAP Certified Associate - Implementation Consultant - SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition, Sourcing and Procurement.

Thanks for this wonderful opportunity for my new learning and hands on experience on SAP.

Regards

@kavinkumarv 

[ahmedyar1]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I am ahmed aged 32 I have not been employed. I am willing to learn more about SAP, as it will help me get job opprtunities and establish a career. 

Regards,

Ahmed yar

[ahmedyar1]

hi David,

I am hassan from remote area  interested and want to learn sap for better job opportunity and upgrade my skills.

regards,

hassan

[OmarShaabin]

Dear @David_Chaviano ,

I am Omar Shaa'abin, a final-year Industrial Engineering student at German Jordanian Universty, and I am writing to express my strong interest in the SAP course and certification program.

My academic focus on operations and supply chain management, coupled with my hands-on experience in leading a supply chain optimization project, has given me a deep appreciation for the value of ERP systems like SAP. In this project, I successfully analyzed and optimized the supply chain processes for a manufacturing company, significantly improving inventory management and reducing lead times.

With a solid foundation in data analysis, process optimization, and programming, I am eager to enhance my skills through the SAP course, particularly in supply chain management and production planning. I am confident that this program will be instrumental in my career development.

Thanks and regards

[MahmoudYounis]

Hello @David_Chaviano,

Iam Mahmoud from Egypt , 37 years old who make a decision to do a career shift from retail industry to SAP FI consultant , I would like to extend my knowledge and have the privilege to use "The digital skills initiative" to be able to certify "SAP Certified Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Management Accounting Associates"

Iam already finished the learning and ready to be certified 

Thanks

[Rawanmohamed65]

Dear @David_Chaviano 

I am a woman 😊, my name is Rawan and I'm excited to be part of the SAP Community Beginner Corner! I work for an organization called Edraky, which is focused on providing comprehensive SAP training and implementation services to businesses across the Middle East. I'm writing to apply for certification C_S4EWM_2020.

Thanks

[mahmoud_kamel]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I'm Mahmoud - SAP MM Consultant in Egypt. I have been working as a consultant for 1.5 years.

I have completed the learning journey: Discovering Extended Warehouse Management with SAP S/4HANA, and I would be extremely grateful if you could provide me with an opportunity to take the certification exam.

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

[muhamed_alaa1997]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I'm Muhammad Aladdin from Egypt I've worked as SAP FI consultant

 hope this message finds you well. I am writing to apply for SAP certification registration and to express my interest in the program. 

lastly, I've started to self-study more about management accounting to get more knowledge and Keeps pace with self-development

Regarding to Minorities Facing Unequal Opportunity: Actually I suffer from lack of opportunities because at least our market require consultant to have more knowledge about CO beside having strong financial skills in reality and specially in SAP So, I want to support my skill with a certificate that is in demand in the market globally.

I am eager to advance my skills and open new career pathways through this certification. Thank you for considering my application.

Please Find below screen shot.

Kind regards