Digital Skills Initiative May 2024 Bootcamp Guide

[David_Chaviano]

Welcome all registrants to the digital skills initiative by SAP Learning! This discussion page will serve as a guide and Q&A forum for all candidates who will be joining us for our May 2024 SAP S/4HANA Public Cloud bootcamp

Once you have received your acceptance email, here are some steps you should be sure to take:

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 registered with the digital skills initiative / bootcamp.

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

Step 2 – 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 3 - Download Zoom Workplace to attend the bootcamp

Go to the Zoom download page to make sure you have the latest version of Zoom installed so you do not need to struggle with software installation 5 minutes before the start of the bootcamp.

Step 4 – Understand  what to study

Identify what learning journeys your bootcamp sessions will be covering:

1. Exploring SAP Cloud ERP

2. Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition 

Please keep in mind that you should also self-study through the learning journey (or at least skim it) as well – ideally before meeting the instructor so you can attend the sessions prepared with some questions.

Be sure the completion of this learning journey is recorded under your SAP account. (You need to be registered and logged in with the same email address that you signed up with the digital skills initiative.)

Step 5 – Receiving your certification attempt

After your learning journey completion, you will receive a redemption code for your SAP certification attempt. It may take some time to receive this code, apologies for the delay – we are working on this as fast as we can! To expedite receipt, you can send a screenshot of your completion of digitalskills@sap.com. 

• 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.
  
  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.

Please feel free to drop a comment below if you have any questions or comments. Best of luck with your studies!

Step 7 - Explore Career Options

Get active on the career corner & identify yourself as having attended a digital skills initiative bootcamp.

Check out the career corner

Let's work together in finding opportunities unlocked by your new certification.

Recordings

Day 1 - 13 May 2024

Day 2 - 14 May 2024

Day 3 - 15 May 2024

Day 4 - 16 May 2024

Day 5 - 17 May 2024

[Former Member]

Great Opportunities!

[Mitch]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I am excited to apply for the digital skills initiative program, which aligns with my career goals and passion for process automation. 

As a Planner EAM responsible for maintaining master data in SAP PM, I recognize the importance of upskilling to remain relevant in the industry. This program offers a unique opportunity to enhance my skills in automation, enabling me to drive efficiency and innovation in my current role.

Moreover, it will expand my career prospects and open up new avenues for growth. I am eager to be part of this program and leverage the skills and knowledge gained to make a meaningful impact in my organization and the industry.

Regards 
Mitch

[David_Chaviano]

Thanks for writing @Mitch ! Invite sent.

[AndrewBurnett]

Hi @David_Chaviano, can I get an invite too?

[Abhilash12]

Hello @David_Chaviano,

I'd like to express my interest in the digital skills initiative (self-study). I could not find a way to comment directly on the post, so I opted to do so here.

I have been working as an HR professional; however, this is my first exposure to SAP, and I have been seeking for opportunities to upskill in order to offer myself a competitive advantage in the job market. I feel this will increase my chances of getting my future job.

regards

Abhilash

[David_Chaviano]

Hi @Abhilash12 ,

thanks for writing! Can you please ensure you have private messages enabled so I can sent your invite?
Maybe you can consider SAP SuccessFactors given your HR background?

[AndrewBurnett]

Hi @David_Chaviano, can I also get an invite? 

[Abhilash12]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

I've enabled the private messages.

Thanks

[Kaushalsai]

hi @David_Chaviano 

I wanted to reach out and express my heartfelt thanks for the chance to participate in the SAP Certification Course through the Digital Skills Initiative Program. As a graduate student focusing on Logistics and Supply Chain Management, this opportunity feels like a perfect fit for my career ambitions.

Landing an SAP-related role in supply chain management has been a dream of mine. However, the cost of obtaining the certification has always been a significant hurdle for me as a student. Your support in making this possible means a lot and truly brings me closer to achieving my goals.

I’m genuinely excited about this opportunity and eager to dive in.

Regards

Kaushal

[KayKay1]

Hi David! I hope you are doing well. Is it too late to start the Bootcamp, and will another cohort be coming soon for women in tech? I'm interested in both. Please let me know. Thank you, Kay! 

[Santosh_Manne]

Hi,

My name is Santosh and I am a mid-career job changer looking to upskil and work in the Tech space. Really exited to join the bootcamp.

[Sapna_V]

Hello David, I am trying to join the Beginners corner but am unable to do so. Getting a message - Access Denied. I work for a charity and am interest to start a career in technology. Saw a link about Digital skills initiative by SAP and then created an account at learning.sap.com.

Please do let me know.

Kind regards,

Sapna

[Santosh_Manne]

Hi,

My name is Santosh and I am a mid-career job changer looking to upskil and work in the Tech space. Really exited to join the bootcamp.

[chandni5]

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 try to join the discussion but access was denied.

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

[chandni5]

INTERESTED IN SAP DIGITAL SKILL INITIATIVE

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 try to join the discussion but access was denied.

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

[santokisk]

@David_Chaviano , Hi David, 

Interested to join SAP Digital Skills Initiative to strengthen my skills which will be helpful in my career progress. I hope through this Digital Skills Initiative, it will be a boost to my career. I am excited to join Digital Skills Initiative to upskill my skills in SAP. I am waiting eagerly to join Digital Skills Initiative

Thank You

Regards,

Sumit

[Tejaswini_8]

Hello @David_Chaviano My name is Tejaswini N from India. I am a Working Women in pharma industry and I am interested in developing skills in SAP software.and I want to switch my career to be an SAP Consultant, I would really like to become a participant in this Digital skills Initiative programme. Thank You

[Stephane_L]

Hi @David_Chaviano

Thank you David to guide Newcomers through the Digital Skills initiative.

Along my carreer through various IT roles (specifically on Transportation & Warehousing  Management Systems) ,  I have experienced exciting challenges but never had opportunities to  take a significant part in SAP projects. I have been following SAP till now since I strongly believe in SAP Ecosystem and solutions.

As a senior profile with a solid IT background experiences,   the gap seems short to fill to embrace a late carreer into SAP, but a ceiling glass still exists with recruiters.This is the main reason  why I  jumped in  SAP Learning Platform and joined this program that offers relevant keys with certification.

For now, I have completed  "Prepare for Certification" courses but could not attend the bootcamp (and the videos links have expired). How could I reconnect with the program (towards a next bootcamp? Or history videos ? ) and obtain a certification attempt with redemption code please ?

Many thanks and regards.

Stephane L.  (France)