It’s not the first time someone with little hands-on experience gets planted before an SAP software screen, and is expected to ‘figure it out’.
www.erp-training.com announced a new starter training for users of SAP software, enabling them to improve their hands-on experience. The training is developed by a professional and experienced SAP trainer and application consultant, certified by SAP AG.
The training package (CD with interactive videos and workbook) is aimed at
Working easier and more efficiently with SAP software screens and transactions
Getting first exposure to SAP software the easy way
Increasing hands-on experience
The course will be ‘very affordable’, a solution for people who’s boss isn’t paying for their training.
For practicing, online access to a live SAP system is not necessary. This is interesting for
Employees that are going to work with SAP software screens and transactions – there’s no risk of messing up a live production environment
Companies needing a low-cost way to train their employees and have no access to the external websites of online SAP training providers. External websites are sometimes blocked for security reasons
Individuals that don’t have access to the fast internet connection required for online training, e.g. when they have time to study in the train or bus
SAP training providers looking for off-the shelf training material for their customer training will benefit as well.
Last year this blog mentioned SID as a source for access to SAP systems for practicing online with SAP systems yourself.
In the meantime several other providers are offering access too. Recently, US based Rentourserver offers access to SAP systems for individuals as well as companies, starting from $99/month (cancellable anytime). With the low US $ value this is cheaper than SID.
Rentourserver offers access to their servers, installed with software such as:
SAP® ECC6.0 with IDES (MM, WM, FICO, SD, PP, HR, IM and more)
SAP® R/3® Enterprise with IDES
SAP® BI 7.0
SAP® WebDynPro
SAP® PI
SAP® SCM
SAP® SRM
and more.
PS. There are providers which offer SAP access for even lower monthly rates. Please keep in mind that use of SAP systems is subject to SAP AG’s license agreements. Check that they have permission from SAP AG to provide access to a server with an SAP system – otherwise you’re using an SAP system illegally, with potentially serious consequences. SID publishes a letter from SAP (UK) Limited on their website to prove that their service is legal. According to their website Rentourserver is legal and licensed to provide monthly SAP Server Access – haven’t verified this.
Michael Management Corporation (MMC) has really been working on their courses for online SAP training. In 2009 many new online training courses were released for people already having basic SAP skills, starting from $79.
Overview Courses are introductory courses to SAP modules, meant for managers, end users, business analysts and consultants. EndUserCourses go into more details and simulate SAP transactions. Configuration Courses are designed for business analysts/configurators and consultants who need to configure SAP modules.
The way these courses are presented varies. There are Demonstration Courses, like movies where an instructor shows demonstrations. Simulation Courses are pre-defined course where a student needs to interact, e.g. click the right button to go further.
For the record, Simulation Courses are not courses with access to real live SAP “sandbox” systems. Access to real live SAP systems in a controlled environment would be excellent for practicing or refreshing hands-on experience, but for a starter without fundamental SAP training it would be like trying to drive a car without someone telling first where the controls are and what they’re for.
Online training courses released by Michael Management Corporation in 2009:
Introduction to SAP Configuration. Configuration course, basis SAP skills required beforehand. Link: /tips/SAPConfiguration
SAP Financial Accounting End User Course for end users and accountants, basic SAP skills required beforehand. Link: /tips/SAPFinancialAccounting
SAP Financial Accounting Overview Overview Course. Prerequisite: basis understanding of financial accounting. Link: /tips/SAPFinancialAccountingOverview
SAP Profit Center Accounting Simulation Course for end users and accountants working with SAP FI/CO, basic SAP/accounting knowledge required. Link: /tips/SAPProfitCenterAccounting
SAP FICO Enterprise Structure Configuration For SAP consultants and business analysts involved in configuration if the SAP FI/CO enterprise structure. Basic SAP/configuration skills required. Link: /tips/SAPFICOEnterpriseSC
SAP FI Global Settings Configuration For SAP consultants and business analysts involved in configuration of the SAP FI/CO Global Financial Accounting configuration. Basic SAP/configuration/FI/CO Enterprise Structure knowledge required. Link: /tips/SAPFIGlobalSC
SAP FI General Ledger Configuration Configuration Course for SAP consultants and business analysts. Basic SAP/configuration/FI/CO Enterprise Structure/Global FI configuration knowledge required. Link: /tips/SAPFIGeneralLedgerC
SAP Logistics Simulation course for learing the basics of the most common SAP Logisitcs modules such as MM, IM, WM, SD, PP. Basic SAP skills required, plus an understanding of logistics terminology. Link: /tips/SAPLogistics
SAP Material Management – Purchasing Simulation Course aimed at end users working with the Purchasing functionality of SAP MM. Basic SAP skills required, plus an understanding of logistics terminology. Link: /tips/SAPMaterialManagement
SAP Warehouse Management Simulation Course aimed at end users working with the warehouse management functionality of SAP MM. Basic SAP/materials management/inventory management skills required, plus an understanding of logistics terminology. Link: /tips/SAPWarehouseManagement
SAP Sales and Distribution Simulation Course aimed at end users working with the SAP Sales and Distribution functionality in the SAP Logistics area. Basic SAP skills required, plus an understanding of logistics terminology. Link: /tips/SAPSalesandDistribution
SAP Human Resources – Personnel Management Simulation Course aimed at end users working with the functionality of SAP HR (Human Resources). Basic SAP skills required, plus an understanding of human resources terminology. Link: /tips/SAPHumanResources
Wellesley Information Services, probably better known from SAP Press and the (free) SAP Insider magazine, now has a set of multimedia courses about key SAP technologies and best practices. There are over 30 courses. Each course contains CD’s with videos of presentations by experts, course books, reference articles and more. More info at http://www.sapinsidermultimedia.com . And you can also watch an online demo of a video after registering.
Here is a course listing:
SAP NetWeaver®:
SAP Solution Manager
SAP NetWeaver XI Bootcamp
SAP ERP Upgrade
Archiving your SAP Data
Financial Reporting with SAP
SAP HR Reporting
The Best of SAP NetWeaver BI Reporting
SAP Executive Reporting and Performance Management
SAP NetWeaver Portal
The Best of SAP NetWeaver Portal
SAP Sales and Inventory Reporting
SAP NetWeaver BI Integrated Planning
SAP NetWeaver Master Data Management (MDM)
Data Modeling and ETL
SAP NetWeaver Security and User Administration
Service-Oriented Architecture Strategies for SAP Solutions
SAP NetWeaver BI Update and Upgrade Seminar
BW Reporting
SAP® Business Suite: Supply Chain Management:
SAP Sales and Inventory Reporting
APO Decisions and Strategies
Warehouse and Inventory Management
SEM Bootcamp
APO Bootcamp
SAP Supply Chain Planning
Financials:
The Best of SAP NetWeaver BI Reporting
Financial Reporting with SAP
SAP Financial Accounting (FI)
The New SAP General Ledger (G/L)
SAP Managerial Accounting (CO)
SAP NetWeaver BI Integrated Planning
Consolidations and Time to Close
The Best of SAP R/3 Reporting
R/3 Reporting
BW Reporting
HR:
SAP HR Reporting
SAP Employee Self-Service and SAP Manager Self-Service Solutions
SAP Compensation and Talent Management
SAP HR Time Management and Payroll
IT Management:
SAP Solution Manager
SAP ERP Upgrade
Financial Reporting with SAP
SAP Executive Reporting and Performance Management
Service-Oriented Architecture Strategies for SAP Solutions
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