Launch your SAP career with free training, certification and expert mentorship. Gain in-demand skills for high-paying SAP consultant roles.
SAP: From Startup to Global Leader
Founded in 1972 by just five colleagues, SAP revolutionised enterprise software and transformed how businesses operate. Today, it remains a top global player, pioneering technologies that drive innovation, inclusivity, and opportunity across cultures and industries.
SAP Young Professionals Program:
The SAP Young Professionals Program, offered through SAP’s Digital Skills Centre, is a free, intensive training initiative designed for fresh graduates. Over two to three months, participants gain SAP certifications, essential technical knowledge, and soft skills, empowering them to start a career as SAP Associate Consultants.
Why It Matters:
- Zero-cost training with high industry relevance
- Access to SAP learning resources and expert mentorship
- Networking opportunities within the SAP ecosystem
- Certification credentials valued by employers globally
While job placements are not guaranteed, many participants successfully transition into SAP roles through partner networks.
Role of an SAP Consultant:
Two Core Functions:
- Functional Consultant: Focused on business processes, system configuration, and stakeholder alignment
- Technical Consultant: Handles technical setup, integration, automation, and system upgrades
SAP Consultants guide clients through the full lifecycle of project design, implementation, optimisation, and maintenance of enterprise systems like SAP S/4HANA. They also provide support, training, and ensure clients achieve maximum value from their SAP investment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Blueprinting and designing end-to-end business solutions
- Handling system configuration, testing, and user training
- Maintaining customer satisfaction and building long-term client relationships
Essential Certification: SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP)
What Is SAP BTP?
SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP) is a unified, open Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) that integrates:
- Data management & Analytics
- Application development & automation
- Integration across systems
- Artificial intelligence and intelligent technologies
Designed to support both cloud and hybrid environments, BTP enables businesses to build, analyse, automate, and optimise processes through a single, intelligent platform.
Implementing SAP S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition:
SAP certification often covers practical implementation skills, including:
- Building project teams and defining system architecture
- Configuring business processes via SAP Central Business Configuration
- Using SAP Fiori Launchpad for user-friendly navigation
- Applying automation tools, integrating systems, migrating data, and testing setups
This hands-on training builds the knowledge needed for successful real-world SAP S/4HANA deployments.
How You Benefit from This Program
- Career Entry into SAP consulting roles
- High Market Demand for SAP Certified professionals
- Versatile Skill Set covering technical and soft skills
- Build a Network of peers, mentors, and global opportunities
Ideal Candidate Profile:
To apply, you should:
- Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Business, MIS, Engineering, Data Science, AI, or a related field.
- Be a recent graduate (within 3 years) with high academic performance.
- Be fluent in English and legally eligible to work in your country.
- Be able to commit full-time to the 2-month training schedule starting around July 2025
- Provide an English CV during application submission.
SAP also supports diversity and offers accommodations for applicants with disabilities. Selected candidates may undergo a background check.
Why SAP Still Leads the Enterprise Software World
SAP’s strength lies in its massive enterprise footprint serving hundreds of thousands of businesses, including 98 of the world’s top 100 companies.
With leadership transitions favouring cloud and AI innovation, SAP is shifting focus from traditional ERP systems to cloud-first, AI-enabled solutions. Investments like AI-powered copilot ‘Joule’ show how SAP is advancing its intelligent automation strategy, driving productivity and seamless enterprise enablement.
SAP began with just a vision from five people and now leads global business technology. The Young Professionals Program is a strong platform for young graduates seeking dynamic careers. Through this free program, you gain in-demand SAP skills, certification, hands-on training, and a path toward becoming a high-value SAP Associate Consultant. Explore SAP BTP, master S/4HANA deployment, and launch a future-ready career, rounding back to SAP’s mission: to fuel innovation and spread opportunity across borders and cultures.
