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

1. Employees that are going to work with SAP software screens and transactions – there’s no risk of messing up a live production environment
2. 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
3. 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.

Overview Courses are introductory courses to SAP modules, meant for managers, end users, business analysts and consultants. End User Courses 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

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• What is SAP?
• What are jobs for SAP professionals like and how do I increase my chances of getting in?
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