In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, our host David Chaviano welcomes Claudia Kischa. Claudia is an expert for SAP partner certification and learning adoption from the SAP Headquarters in Walldorf, Germany. The conversation dives deep into the transformative changes that SAP certification has undergone recently, transitioning to a more practical and engaging model that reflects real-world scenarios, ultimately benefiting learners and partners alike. The goal is finally to have more capable, job-ready individuals who can navigate the details of SAP systems with confidence.

Claudia highlights annual recertification, AI assessments toreduce anxiety, and the importance of SAP Learning resources for success. At the end, Claudia of course shares her final words of wisdom with you!

SAP Certification reimagined: https://learning.sap.com/get-certified/reimagining-certification

SAP Certification: https://www.sap.com/training-certification/sap-certification.html

SAP Certifications: https://learning.sap.com/certifications?page=1

Partner Learning Managers: https://community.sap.com/t5/partner-learning-managers/gh-p/partnerlearningmanagers

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In this episode of SAP Learning Insights, David Chaviano hosts Bob Szymanski, a university professor from Georgia Southern University and a prominent voice in integrating SAP into academic curricula. The conversation is about the fundamental question: What is SAP? David reveals his desire to present SAP in a beginner-friendly manner, and Bob takes this opportunity toshare his insights, experiences and easy to understand examples. Bob presents a clear, straightforward definition of SAP, describing it not merely as software, but as an enterprise information system that enables business processes. He shares sources for getting more knowledge and insights and at the end, he of course provides his final words of wisdom.

Bob Szymanski on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-szymanski-599b8ab/

SAP - https://www.sap.com/

Bob's book on Enterprise Systems: https://www.amazon.com/Enterprise-Systems-Cornerstone-Integrating-Organizational/dp/1777204992

Student Zone on learning.sap.com: https://learning.sap.com/students

SAP University Alliances (SAP Community): https://pages.community.sap.com/topics/university-alliances

Learn how students can certify in SAP for free with SAPLearning Hub, student edition.
(https://community.sap.com/t5/beginner-corner-blog-posts/free-sap-certification-and-practice-systems-for-students-amp-lecturers/ba-p/14052493)

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In this episode, David Chaviano met again with StefanosPougkas from SAP to talk about the evolution of SAP's financial offerings. They explore the core functions of SAP Financials, the shift to SAP Public Cloud solutions, and the importance of foundational accounting knowledge for newcomers. Stefanos highlights the impact of AI on automating financial processes and encourages embracing a fit-to-standard philosophy in cloud environments. We conclude by discussing the future of finance consultants amidst evolving market demands, offering valuable insights for anyone looking to excel in SAP finance. And of course, at the end of the episode, Stefanos shares some words of wisdom.

Exploring Accounting & Financial Close:https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/exploring-accounting-financial-close

Applying End-to-End Business Processes inSAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/applying-end-to-end-business-processes-in-sap-business-suite

SAP Certified - Implementation Consultant- End-to-End Business Processes for SAP Business Suite: https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-implementation-consultant-end-to-end-business-processes-for-the-intelligent-enterprise

SAP Learning site – Performance-basedCertification: https://learning.sap.com/get-certified/reimagining-certification

SAP Community Blog: ReimaginingCertification: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning-blog-posts/reimagining-certification-for-the-way-we-work-today/ba-p/14261141

Financial Management | SAP Learning: https://learning.sap.com/products/financial-management

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The SAP Learning group: https://community.sap.com/t5/sap-learning/gh-p/learning

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