SOA204 Fuel your Career with SAP certification.pdf

SOA 204 Fuel your Career with SAP certification

Bert Salyga - SAP EducationDonald Gosnell – SAP EducationArnold Jung – SAP Education

Tue, 11:15 a.m.–12:15 p.m., Palazzo I Thu, 1:30 p.m.–2:30 p.m., Lido 3101B

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SAP certification

In 2007, SAP set out to design and deliver a new certification program

focused on the your needs

© SAP 2008 / SAP TechEd 08 / <Session ID> © SAP 2007 / Page 4

We started by listening to you: 2007 Certification Customer Survey

I recognize the value of SAP certification, and my organization encourages me to pursue it (78.3%)

As an SAP-certified professional, which sentence most closely describes your perspective of SAP Education’s certification program?

% of Respondents (N=2,629)

Note: See Tables Report for significant differences based on region, perspective, and size.Source: ITSMA, SAP Education Certification Study, November 2006

Benefits of SAP Certification

I recognize the value in SAP certification, but my organization does not support me in pursuing

it (15.3%)

My organization encourages me to pursue SAP certification, but I

don’t personally see the value (4.3%)

Neither my organization nor I recognize the value of SAP certification (2.1%)


The summary of your recommendations was as follows:

*Source: Stakeholder and Customer Surveys, 2006

Build competency with rapid, effective and relevant knowledge transfer to a variety of audiences

Introduce multiple certification track levels with “fast track” options and a variety of entry points

Incorporate emerging roles/ideas in the industryto demonstrate SAP leadership in the recognition of future oriented trends

Provide clarity to customer regarding job tasks and responsibilities associated with achieving multiple levels of certification

We asked* our stakeholders – and listenedcarefully. Here is what you recommended:


The result is the multi tier Global Certification Program

Business needs analysisStakeholder Surveys

InterviewsAnalysts feedback

Industry Best Practice

SAP Global Certification Program

FeedbackConsolidation

Ensure SAP Certification program meets your requirements

Incorporate IT Industry best practice

Drive quality and consistency into all aspects of the program

Address New Industry Roles

Certification Program Objectives:


The program is designed around your feedback

Develop new certifications based on critical roles

ArchitectsIT SupportBusiness Process Experts

Multi- tiered

Industry Accreditation

Delivery Flexibility

Role Focused

Incorporate standard industry accreditation

PMITOGAF

Validate job experience with higher level exams

Expand delivery channels for certification testing

SAP Certification


SAP certification has global value to all markets…

Source: NPD December 2005

Certification is a strategic tool that helps your business…

Maximize software implementation ROIReduce total cost of ownershipImprove risk managementProvide project safeguardingImprove recruiting and retentionOptimize process and staffing variablesEnhance skill development and validation


...while providing specific values to distinct stakeholders

For PartnersWin new business with a competitive differentiatorOptimize engagement staffing with greater skills transparency

For CustomersMitigate project risk and reduce total cost of ownershipEasily identify qualified partners using the

best industry-standard measurements

For IndividualsBoost your career with externally defined mark of excellenceExecute your job with improved levels of success and confidence

SAP Global Certification is a key business enabler across the Ecosystem


Each level of certification requires a distinct skill set…

Accomplish defined tasks to customize and validate functionality

Build proposed solutions to design and implement scenarios

Conceptualize complex processes to optimize integrated scenarios

Design strategies and roadmaps to architect solutions

Measure Competency

Mitigate Risk

Lower TCO

Enable Growth of Partner Ecosystem

MASTER

PROFESSIONAL

ASSOCIATE


...and each level of certification delivers unique values

Associate Level CertificationProvides the externally recognized mark of excellence that clients seek Differentiates you in a crowded marketplace Allows you to execute tasks with confidence and skill

Professional Level CertificationDemonstrates your experience as well as your expertise through a rigorous testing process Promotes a more globally applicable accreditation with higher billable rates Showcases your ability to lead as well as execute tasks and engagements

Master Level CertificationSecures your place in an exclusive community of visionary experts Highlights you ability to define and guide long term strategy Allows you to participate in master-level briefings, colloquiums, and industry events

No matter what your level, SAP certification gives youa competitive edge

We have created many new Professional SAP Certification exams



We have created curriculum to prepare you for the exams: SAP Enterprise Architect

SAPNW

SAP NetWeaver Overview

3 Days SOA110

Enterprise SOA Roadmap

3 DaysSOA100

Enterprise SOA Fundamentals

2 Days SOA200

SAP Enterprise Architect Framework for enterprise SOA

5 Days

SAP01

SAP Solution Overview

3 Days

NW001

Technology Solutions Powered by SAP NetWeaver

8 hours

C_SOA200_70

Certified

Associate Enterprise Architect

OR

Enterprise Architects

Technology Consultants

Solution Architects

Business Consultants

Business Process Experts

… for process project support

… for facilitating co-operation between business & IT and

connection to SOA Governance

Business IT

… BPM process knowledge (Best practices, composition software, enterprise services, tools)

… for BPM quality assessments (BPM conventions, process maturity)

…knowledge transfer of BPM methods & tools

Process Owner

EmployeeARISPPM

PML Six Sigma

certifiedalligned

BPM Experts support the complete Life Cycle of a BPM governance and provide the Connection to SOA governance

BPM and SAP Basic

BPM Governance

BPM Methodology

BPM Technology

We have created curriculum to prepare you for the exams: Business Process Expert (Associate)

BPM300

BPM300 Governance Overview: (Strategy, Set-Up, Transition,

Continues Improvement and BPM supporting activities)

3 Day

BPM100

BPM100 Methodology

2 Days

BPM010

BPM010: A New Strategic Context?

SAPNW

SAPNW Overview

SAP01

SAP01 SAP Overview

SMO01

SMO01 Solution Manager OverviewBPM020

BPM020 Modeling overview IDS Scheer

BPM130BPM130 SAP

Business Designer by IDS Scheer

2 Days SOA100SOA100 SAP

Enterprise SOA Fundamental

2 Days

BPM030BPM030 Solution Manager in a BPM

set-up

Certification

BPM and SAP Basic

BPM Governance

BPM Methodology

BPM Technology

Certification

BPM310

BPM310 Governance in detail: (Strategy, Set-Up, Transition, Continues Improvement, Build a Process-Centric IT, Manage Change and Communication and

Training)

3 Day

BPM150

BPM150 SAP Business Server and Publisher, Enterprise Modeling , Process Optimization

and Performance Management by IDS Scheer

2 Days BPM140

BPM140 Model to Execution (SAP NetWeaver Business Process Management)

3 Days

SOA120

SOA120Methodology for BPM blending

with SOA

2 Days

We have created curriculum to prepare you for the exams: Business Process Expert (Professional)


We have made it easier for you to find and book the certification you need…

Recent updates include

How to Prepare for Exams

How to Register

Frequently Asked Questions

Sample Test Questions

Role and Focus Area Descriptions

www.sap.com/certification is now easier and more comprehensive than ever

http://www.sap.com/certification


…and we have expanded the number of locations where you can take your exams.

IT Training Line of Business MarketScape

(+) SAP

(-) IBM

(+) Oracle

(+) HP

(-) Microsoft

(-) Sun Microsystems

(+) Cisco

(+) Red Hat

(+) Network Appliance

(+) Lawson Software

(-) Symantec

(+) BEA Systems, Inc.

Strategies

Cap

abili

ties

Leader

Player

Participant

(+) Sage Group

In the report entitled IDC MarketScape: Worldwide IT Education and Training 2008 Vendor Analysis: IDC's MarketScape Model, 2008 & IDC DOC #209799, IDC assessed a number of vendors participating in the Worldwide IT Education and Training market. This evaluation is based on a comprehensive framework and a set of parameters that assess vendors relative to one another and to those factors expected to be most conducive to success in a given market during the short and long term. The Strategy axis represents a 3 to 5-year span and future perspective, while the Capabilities axis represents current product and go-to-market execution. Market share of each vendor is indicated by the size of the circle representing the vendor, Vendor year-over-year growth rate is indicated by a plus, neutral or minus icon next to the vendor name, representing growth in excess of, the same as or at a slower pace than the entire market.

Source: IDC, 2008

SAP is the largest IT training organization in the world*

We have partnered with Pearson VUE to expand our reach even further

You can now take certifications in over 4,400 locations globally


We continue to check our progress: 2008 Certification Customer Survey

What’s changed in the last 18 months?More certified professionals associate SAP certification

with better job opportunities, bonuses, and promotions

Pearson/Vue Centers helped to increase certified professionals’ satisfactionExam registration works well regardless of testing venue

The perceived value of SAP’s help desk and case studies has increased

There is plenty of good news!92% of respondents feel SAP Certification is on

par or superior to peer certification programs

90% of respondents said they plan on taking additional certifications

82% of managers said that an SAP Certification played a critical role in their hiring decisions

Virtually all SAP certified individuals and employers recognize the value of SAP certifications

SAP certified individuals feel empowered to succeed professionally and find SAP satisfies their “yearning for learning”


We provide a forum for your feedback: SDN Community Linkage


Individuals see the value of certification

SELECTED QUOTES

“It was a great way to show my manager and the whole company that my expertise is real, and it was also a great way to prove myself in my own mind.”

“I was pleasantly surprised that even before my feedback the questions did such a good job of assessing actual consulting experience. “


Analysts and companies see the value of certification as well

15% increase in projects being deployed on time and on budget,

8% decrease in downtime

17% decrease in spending on ad-hoc external IT support, and

28 % increase in overall productivity

A Burlington Consultants survey showedcompanies having 25% or more of their staff certified are seeing an average of:

*The real value ofCertifications extends from the test takers all the way to the employers.“Today’s systems require IT professionals and developers to possess more

specialized skills. These new certifications are key to helping customers and partners continuously build the skills they need to successfully adopt and deploy Microsoft technologies.”

Lutz Ziob, General Manager for Microsoft Learning


How can you use certification to grow?

Organizations need certified resources to address:

RISK MITIGATION: Certified individuals can help mitigate business risks by improving the timeliness and accuracy of projects.

PRODUCTIVITY ENHANCEMENT: incremental investment in certification and education – especially when considering the level of investment in software – yields an exponential increase in productivity

DIFFERENTIATION: In an increasingly competitive marketplace, certification allows organizations to differentiate themselves on the skill and quality of their workforce

By becoming certified today, you significantly enhance your value to your organization and your customers. You demonstrate your desire to stay current on the most recent software releases and your interest in driving the overall success of your business.


Fuel your Career with SAP Certification

Remember what the industry is saying

“Teams with certified architects and developers deliver projects on specification, on time, and on budget more often than other teams.”2008 IDC Certification Analysis

“82% of hiring managers use certification as a hiring criteria.”2008 SAP Client Survey

“SAP Certified Application Professional status is proof of quality, and that’s what matters most to customers.”*Conny Dahlgren, SAP Certified Professional

Take advantage of the enhanced, expanded and multi tier certifications from SAP today!


Further Information

Related SAP Education and Certification Opportunitieshttp://www.sap.com/certificationhttp://www.sap.com/education

SAP Public Web:SAP Developer Network (SDN): www.sdn.sap.comBusiness Process Expert (BPX) Community: www.bpx.sap.com

http://www.sap.com/certification

http://www.sap.com/education

http://www.sdn.sap.com/

http://www.bpx.sap.com/


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