A Comprehensive Guide to SAP BTP Certifications [2025 Updated]

[Raja_Gupta1]

Whether you're learning SAP BTP to boost your skills or getting ready for a job change with it, getting certified is like adding the perfect finishing touch.

SAP certification is not only recognized globally, but it also provides credibility to your resume and gives employers confidence in your abilities. It demonstrates your commitment to professional development and continuous learning, which is highly valued in the job market.

However, with a plethora of certifications available, it's crucial to choose the right one based on your role and expertise.

In this blog, we'll break down all the certifications on SAP BTP and point you towards the appropriate learning materials and courses. From SAP BTP Development to BTP Administration, from SAP CAP to ABAP Cloud, this blog provides a comprehensive information of all the certifications available for SAP BTP.

Target Reader

This blog is crafted for anyone planning to get certified in SAP. If you're exploring which certification aligns best with your role and expertise, this guide is your compass.

Whether you're a developer, administrator, consultant, architect, or citizen developer, we've simplified the information to help you navigate the diverse world of SAP BTP certifications.

Important Notes for Reader

Irrespective of the certification you choose, here are few blogs which you should go through first.

Learn/Revise Important Cloud Terminologies

It’s good to have a clear understanding of basic cloud technical terms like Hyperscaler, Multi-Cloud, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS etc. Spend 2 minutes reading this blog Important Cloud Terminologies for Beginners

Get a crystal-clear understanding of SAP BTP

Get a crystal-clear understanding of what SAP BTP is and what problems it solves. Check this blog Explaining SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) to a Beginner

Have a glimpse on this comprehensive learning path for SAP BTP

Like one shoe doesn’t fit all, one learning path cannot be applicable for different job profiles. Based on your profile and goal, you need to design your unique learning path. Check this blog to understand your comprehensive learning path for SAP BTP based on your role.

Learning Journey for SAP BTP – Customized for Developer, Architect, Consultant, Administrator, Citiz...

 

Now, let’s come back to our main topic – SAP BTP Certifications.
 

Free Course from SAP with a Digital badge

There are some free courses from SAP on various SAP BTP topics which not only provide curated content but also provide a digital badge as a record of achievement. Although these courses are not linked with any certification, it offers a digital badge once you pass all the quizzes.

SAP BTP for Beginners

If you have just started with SAP BTP, you may complete this course and acquire the digital badge as a record of achievement - Discovering SAP Business Technology Platform.

This course provides you a high-level overview of SAP BTP. After completing, you will have acquired foundational knowledge of SAP BTP.

Suited for all major roles like developers, consultants, and administrators, this course helps you build foundational knowledge of SAP BTP.

SAP BTP Security

If you are focussed on security role in SAP BTP, you may complete this course and acquire the digital badge as a record of achievement - Introducing Cloud Security on SAP Business Technology Platform.

This course is meant for professionals who are responsible for security on the SAP BTP.

SAP Datasphere

If you are focused on SAP Datasphere, you may complete this course and acquire the digital badge as a record of achievement - Exploring SAP Datasphere.

This course provides you with an introduction to SAP Datasphere and the SAP data warehouse strategy.

Suited for all major roles like developers, consultants, and administrators, this course helps you build foundational knowledge of SAP Datasphere.

SAP Analytics Cloud

If you are focused on SAP Datasphere, you may complete this course and acquire the digital badge as a record of achievement - Exploring SAP Analytics Cloud

Now, let’s discuss further on SAP BTP certifications available. Below image provides a high level information on all the certifications.

Let’s take a close look on each certifications.

SAP BTP Architect

Certification Name: 

SAP Certified Professional - Solution Architect - SAP BTP

Description:
This certification verifies that you possess the ability to perform an SAP Solution Architect role with SAP BTP.

Sample Questions: https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0444044000444044&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:

Becoming an SAP BTP Solution Architect

For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-professional-solution-architect-sap-btp

SAP BTP Development 

Certification Name:

SAP Certified Associate - Backend Developer - SAP Cloud Application Programming Model

Description:

This certification verifies that you possess the core skills of CAP to design and execute extension applications to existing SAP applications, specifically SAP S/4HANA Cloud, using the side-by-side extensibility concept on SAP BTP. This certification is for backend developers working with CAP using Node.js/JavaScript, Java, Core Data Services, and Fiori Elements, demonstrating technical skills and mentorship abilities.

Sample Questions: https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0433102000433102&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:

Developing Advanced Extensions with SAP Cloud SDK

Building side-by-side extensions on SAP BTP

Delivering Side-by-Side Extensibility based on SAP BTP, Kyma runtime

Developing Full-Stack Applications Using Productivity Tools in SAP Business Application Studio

For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-backend-developer-sap-cloud-programm...

SAP Integration Suite

Certification Name:

SAP Certified Associate - Integration Developer

Description:

This certification exam validates that the candidate possesses the fundamental and core knowledge required of the SAP Integration Developer profile. This certification proves that the candidate has an overall understanding and in depth technical skills to participate as a member of a project team in a mentored role.

Sample Questions:

https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0381216000381216&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:

Developing with SAP Integration Suite

For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-integration-developer

ABAP Cloud

Certification Name:

SAP Certified Associate - Back-End Developer - ABAP Cloud

Description:

The certification exam validates that you possess ABAP Cloud fundamentals based on ABAP RESTful Application Programming Model on SAP BTP and SAP S/4HANA Cloud.

Sample Questions:

https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0428579000428579&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:

Practicing Clean Core Extensibility For SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Acquiring Core ABAP Skills

For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certification/sap-certified-associate-back-end-developer-abap-cloud

SAP HANA Cloud Development

Certification Name:

SAP Certified Associate - Data Engineer - SAP HANA

Description:

This certification verifies that you possess the required data provisioning and data modelling skills in SAP HANA Cloud and SAP HANA for the role of a SAP HANA data engineer. This certification is based on the knowledge gained through the related SAP HANA data provisioning and data modelling learning journeys or training courses.

Sample Questions:

https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0438903000438903&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:

Developing Data Models with SAP HANA Cloud

Provisioning Data to SAP HANA

For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-data-engineer-sap-hana

SAP HANA Cloud Administration

Certification Name:

SAP Certified Associate - Database Administrator - SAP HANA

Description:

This certification verifies that you possess the required database administration skills in SAP HANA Cloud and SAP HANA for the role of an SAP HANA database administrator. This certification is based on the knowledge gained through the related SAP HANA database administration learning journeys or training courses.

Sample Questions:

https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0438419000438419&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:

Installing and Administering SAP HANA

Migrating SAP HANA to SAP HANA Cloud

Provisioning and Administering Databases in SAP HANA Cloud


For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-database-administrator-sap-hana

SAP Analytics Cloud

Certification Name:

SAP Certified Associate - Data Analyst - SAP Analytics Cloud

Description:

This certification verifies that you possess the fundamental and core knowledge required for the SAP Analytics Cloud Data Analyst profile. It proves that the candidate has an overall understanding and technical skills to participate as a member of the project team.

Sample Questions:

https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0436737000436737&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:
Leveraging SAP Analytics Cloud Functionality for Enterprise Planning

Designing Stories in SAP Analytics Cloud

For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-data-analyst-sap-analytics-cloud

SAP Build - Implementation and Administration

Certification Name:

SAP Certified Associate - SAP Build Work Zone - Implementation and Administration

Description:

This certification verifies that you possess the fundamental and core knowledge required of the SAP Build Work Zone implementation and administration profile and proves that you have an overall understanding and in?depth technical skills to participate as a member of a project team in a mentored role. This certificate builds on the basic knowledge gained through related SAP Business Technology Platform and SAP Build Work Zone training.

Sample Questions:

https://ondemand.questionmark.eu/delivery/open.php?session=0400656000400656&customerid=602316&NAME=S...

Free course from SAP to prepare for this certification:

Implementing and Administering SAP Build Work Zone

For more information, see https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-sap-build-work-zone-implementation-a...
 

Conclusion

Remember, certifications are not just badges; they represent your commitment to continuous learning and staying ahead. So, whether you're a developer, administrator, or consultant, seize the opportunity to boost your professional standing and unlock new possibilities.

May this blog be your compass, guiding you toward the right certification for your goals.

 

Happy learning and may your SAP BTP certification journey be both fulfilling and rewarding!

 

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[Shadab_Hussain67]

Great writing Raja

[shantanusharma]

Absolutely outstanding!! Thank you. The graphic with the certification pathways is so helpful. Really appreciate the time and effort you put into this.

[mwalke]

Hi Raja,

 

Thanks for the detailed blog. I am unable to find below exam link or the exam code. Link is also missing in your post for

SAP Certified Development Associate– SAP BTP Extensions with SAP Cloud Application Programming Model

Not sure if there is downtime or something. Would appreciate your help. Thanks in advance.

 

Thanks

Madhuri

[Raja_Gupta1]

Hi mwalke,

Thanks a lot for pointing out the issue. There was a change in the links. I have updated the section. Now, it's working.

Here is the link of the certification as well SAP Certified Associate – Backend Developer - SAP Cloud Application Programming Model

 

Regards,

Raja Gupta

 

 

[MT2]

Hi Raja - I cannot thank you enough for your contribution. Outstanding!!

[Nigel3]

Great, thanks Raja

[maruvada_vsssuryakiran]

Here is the link of the certification as well SAP Certified Associate – Backend Developer - SAP Cloud Application Programming Model

Sir above link was not working. If link exists please share the new ones.

[Peng_Lu]

Hi Raja,

I have got SAP Certified Professional - Solution Architect - SAP BTP recently, and what is the value of this certification?

[ravi_crm15085]

Hi Raja, Brilliant like every time.

Your every blog, truly reflects technical brilliance and a passion for sharing knowledge. Looking forward to more such enriching content from you.

[RTripathi]

Thanks for this article. Very useful.

[mukul_rampal57]

Hi Raja, This post is really helpful for beginners, can you kindly help mem with 2 points

1: Roadmap for badges and certifications for SAP HANA cloud based analytics

2: is there a separate certificate or learning for SAP BTP administration.

[Nassif]

Great content! Thanks for sharing!
In addition, we have SAP AI (AI Core, Launchpad, Generative AI Hub). Do you have any guides for Artificial Intelligence as well?
Thank you!