SAP
SAP stands for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing. It was founded by five German Engineers in 1972. Large organizations use SAP to manage their business. SAP has several modules to represent different business-processes. Modules are usually abbreviated for the business process.
SAP is an enterprise resource planning (ERP) software solution capable of integrating multiple business applications, with each application representing a specific business area. These applications update and process transactions in real time. It has the ability to be configured and customized.
Since its foundation, more than 180.000 customers worldwide make use of SAP products in order to execute their business processes (e.g. controlling, sales, production, logistics, human resources, marketing etc.). Customers range from mid-sized businesses to many of the huge corporations represented in the stock market.
Diversity in Applications
Various SAP modules have been developed over time focused on different areas. Professionals can become SAP Network Specialists, SAP FI/CO course for finance and accounting control, SAP Database Administrators, SAP Security consultants and many related positions. Management professionals can opt for SAP customer relationship management, SAP business intelligence, SAP sales and distribution, and/or SAP business information warehouse.
SAP implementation is a very complex process, it takes years for professionals to gain expertise in handling SAP. Widely used by logistics companies, the telecommunication sector, automotive companies, banks, and the retail sector, SAP skills are increasingly in demand. Thus, having a basic understanding of SAP is a great asset to any applications professional. Additional specializations in certain SAP areas such as SAP BI and SAP CRM (and others) can be EXTREMELY valuable to one’s career.
SAP Education pertains to training in the various functional and technical modules of SAP. The curriculum combines business, academic and technical skills to broaden students’ understanding in the theory and application of information technology in business.
SAP Education can help you/your organization reap significant benefits, including:
- Faster, more cost-effective initial implementations
- Better acceptance among end users, with decreased support costs
- Ongoing, optimal return on your software investment
- Faster adaptation to new releases and changes in business practices