Digital Skills Initiative Applicant Guide (For self-study candidates)

[David_Chaviano]

Note: The self-study program of the digital skills initiative ends December 2nd 2024. This means you have until Monday, the 2nd of December 2024 to complete your registration and send your completed learning journey to the email address listed below. All submissions and requests after this date will not be processed.

Hello there and thank you for your interest in the digital skills initiative by SAP Learning!

The digital skills initiative is intended to help those who are generally considered to be underrepresented in the technology industry get a kick start in their careers within the SAP Ecosystem.

The definition of people considered to be underrepresented in the technology industry varies by geographic location. However, we can provide the following guideline to help you understand the sort of people we are looking to support with this initiative:

• Military veterans and their spouses, family and caregivers
• Women
• Single parents
• People who are physically disabled or neurodivergent
• People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts 
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 
• First generation college students
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

If you identify as a person in one or several of these categories, the digital skills initiative might be for you. The final prerequisite is a willingness to learn more about SAP and to undergo the rigors of studying for SAP Certification.

Exception: Pre-existing SAP professionals within the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) will no longer be considered for this initiative. The share of free certifications distributed to professionals within the Middle East and North Africa has been high and the remaining certifications will be now be reserved for newcomers to the SAP ecosystem. 

Campaign code redemption requests from MENA will no longer be accepted.  Newcomers from MENA are asked to sign up as instructed below, then present their first name, last name, street address and national ID number along with their SAP Learning Journey completion to digitalskills@sap.com to receive their free certification attempt. Thank you for understanding.

Here are the next steps on how to proceed:

Step 1 – Create an SAP Account

You will need an SAP account to track your studies and take a certification exam. Watch the demo in this blog for help on how to do that. Please use the same email address that you intend on registering with the digital skills initiative.

Also be sure to join the beginner corner as demonstrated in the demo – this is how you can reach out and ask questions.

Step 2 - Let us know you are interested

Either leave a comment below or start a discussion in the beginner corner stating a clear interest in participating in the digital skills initiative. Feel free to include a bit about yourself like academic / professional background and why you feel you are a good fit to the program. We will send you a registration link to the initiative via direct message. Please ensure private messaging is enabled on your profile.

Another key reason for this step is if you need help with part of a learning journey that you selected (in step 4 below), you can come back here (the beginner corner) to ask for help.

Step 3 – Make sure you have context

We have a long blog available attempting to explain the whole "learning SAP" process from beginning to certification. Take from it what you need to ensure getting certified in SAP is worth the effort to you.

Step 4 - Begin studying

Pick a learning journey that best fits your interests which also leads to a certification. Any learning journey and any exam is covered by this program. Study it to completion, then send a screenshot of the completion & your SAP Community username to digitalskills@sap.com  

Step 5 – Receiving your certification attempt

After your learning journey completion is sent to digitalskills@sap.com, please give us some time to process your request. You will receive a redemption code for your SAP certification attempt as soon as we can get one to you.

• Please log into the SAP Training Shop  with the same email address that you registered with the digital skills initiative and place this product into your shopping basket.
• From there, follow this guide on how to use this campaign code to “pay” for your certification attempt.
• If you run into trouble with your code redemption, follow this guide.

Please redeem the code ASAP when you receive it. You can schedule the actual exam up to six month after redemption.

Step 6 - Schedule your exam

Check out our blog on how to schedule your SAP Certification exam.

Step 7 - Explore Career Options

Check out the career corner

We wish you the best of luck in your learning journey! Leave a comment below if you have any questions.

Regards,

David

[drewald95]

I am interested and identify as a person of the below categories:

• Military veterans and their spouses, family and caregivers
• Women
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 

I have 10+ years of experience in logistics and SAP. This certification will increase my marketability for better career opportunities.

[jb24]

Hi @David_Chaviano,

I have been taking some SAP learning journeys on my own pace for quite sometime now and came to know of this initiative which I have a strong interest to join and take.

I fall on below categories:

• Women
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

I am keen and looking to continue learning more on ABAP Hana and BTP. Hoping you can consider me and guide as well for some learning journeys that will lead to certification which will enhance my knowledge and skills.

Thank you.

[Sofoklis]

Hello, I'm a Procurement Specialist and I'm interested in this initiative as well.

Regards,

Sofoklis

[thanos_1980]

THX

[athvictoria]

Hi dear @David_Chaviano !

I am a woman aged 37 looking for a mid-life career change. 

I am thrilled for the opportunity to start my learning journey and would very much appreciate a try at the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Consultant certification.

Many thanks in advance,

Viktoria

[etheocharis]

Hello @David_Chaviano !

I am 39 and looking for a career change.
I'm interested in participating in the digital skills initiative and I'd appreciate a try at the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Consultant certification.

Thanks in advance,
Evangelos

[Nhu]

Hi David,

My name is Nhu. I come from Viet Nam which is a beautiful country.

I am one of Vietnamese woman who is diligence and perseverance. After 7 year working in Financial Field, I embrace my dream about being FICO SAP consultant and I switch the career at the age of 30. 

I am grateful for this opportunity and excited about the possibilities ahead. Thank you for considering my application for the free certification attempt.

I'm positively looking forward to hearing back from you.

Kind Regards,

[khiemPhaM]

Hello @David_Chaviano

I identify as a person in the below category:
- First generation college students

I'm excited about the SAP Learning digital skills initiative.
I am looking forward to trying the certification for free because I believe it will help me gain more SAP knowledge and career opportunities.

I am willing to learn and will be delightful to get those opportunity that doesn't come twice.
Many Thanks!

Khiem Pham

[BB1974]

Hello

My name is Beata, mid-life woman with business and project management education and almost overall 20 years of hands-on work experience. Have short SAP work experience as end user and L1 support. Eager to develope my career in SAP area by SAP upskilling and also project management upskilling. I strongly believe getting the SAP certification would help me a lot to feel comfortable and stable at more and more demanding work market.

Thank you for your time
Beata

[mimranryan]

Hi,

I am Imran having experience in finance want to participate in the Digital skill initative. 

[Rahmeh_almasri]

• Hi David Chaviano,.
• I am Rahmeh. I graduated from university three years ago. It was a stage full of challenges until, after advice, I was directed to choose a job as a SAP consultant. I am now a junior technical consultant for the DM department in a company that works for the electricity company. I need it to enhance my skills.

[Truong_Huy]

Hello @David_Chaviano,

My name is Huy.

This is a great initiative by SAP.
I hope to be a part of it.
Currently I am an ABAP programmer.

Regards,

Truong Huy

[hicham_zemzmi]

bonjour,

je fais partie de la catégorie des ancien combattants, et j'aimerais bien profiter des parcours d'apprentissage que vous offrez.

merci

[shrikant_patil]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I would like to start my career in SAP. Please consider me for Digital Skills Initiative.

Thanks

[saijyotesh]

Dear David,

I am Sai Jyotesh Mulumudi. I identify my self into the below categories:

1. People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.

I am willing to learn more about SAP and to undergo the rigors of studying for SAP Certification.
Please accept my registration.

Thank you

Sai Jyotesh Mulumudi.

[lalithavemuri]

Dear David,

I am Lalitha Vemuri. I identify my self into the below categories:

1. Women
2. People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
3. People looking to switch their careers mid-life
   
   Please accept my registration.

Thank You

Lalitha Vemuri.

[lokeshm]

Dear David,

I am Lokesh Mallareddy. I identify my self into the below categories:

1. People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
   Please accept my registration.

Thank You

Lokesh Mallareddy.

[sindhumadhavi]

Dear David,

I am Sindhu Madhavi Thulasi. I identify my self into the below categories:

1. Women
2. People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
3. People looking to switch their careers mid-life

Please accept my registration.
Thank You

Sindhu Madhavi Thulasi.

[Veeraswamy]

Hii David,

I am Veeraswamy katukuri.

I identify my self into the below categories:

People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
People looking to switch their careers mid-life

Please accept my registration.
Thank You,

Veeraswamy.

[laalasa]

Hii David,

I am Laalasa alluri.

I identify my self into the below categories:

1)Women

2).People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
Please accept my registration.
Thank You,

Laalasa alluri.

[kiranmai]

Hii David,

I am Kiranmai.

I identify my self into the below categories:

1. Women
2. People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
3. People looking to switch their careers mid-life
   
   Please accept my registration.

Thank You

Kiranmai.

[auma]

hii David,

I am uma.

I identify my self into the below categories:

1. Women
2. People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
3. People looking to switch their careers mid-life
   
   Please accept my registration.

Thank You

uma.

[mvineela]

hii David,

I am vineela. I identify my self into the below categories:

1. Women
2. People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
   
   Please accept my registration.

Thank You

vineela.

[mownikach]

Hii David,

I am mownika.

I identify my self into the below categories:

1)Women
2)People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts.
3)People looking to switch their careers mid-life

Please accept my registration.
Thank You

mownika.

[Natal]

Hi David, 

My name is Natalia, I am 23 years old and I fall in below categories. 

• Women 
• First generation college students

I worked as a CRM Analyst / Configuration Specialist since last year and when I was studying in DMST department in AUEB I was involved in some SAP training courses. Now, I am readier and eager than ever to learn and get certified in any SAP module.

Thank you for this lovely initiative and looking forward to hear from you soon.

Regards,
Natalia

[dimdia]

Hello SAP world. I'm enroll into "Developing with SAP Integration Suite" to start my career as a SAP Developer. I'm coming from the television business as a career changer, to enhance my knowledge in developing. I really want these Voucher to boost my start. As a father i believe that a day without learning, is a waste day.

[lnahngoc1902]

Hello @David_Chaviano ! I am thrilled to express my strong interest in becoming a part of the digital skills initiative. As a first-generation college student, I've always been passionate about technology and its potential to drive positive change. Being a female in this field, I understand the importance of diversity and inclusion.

I believe that SAP's ecosystem offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and innovation, and I'm eager to learn more about it. I'm committed to putting in the effort to study for SAP Certification and to contribute to the technology industry.

I'm looking forward to receiving the registration link and embarking on this exciting learning journey with all of you. Thank you for this opportunity!
My email is ngoclnah22411c@st.uel.edu.vn

[yojanak]

Hello @David_Chaviano ,

First of all thanks in advance for this great initiative 😊,

i identify myself in below categories-

• Women
• People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts 
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

Please do the needful! 

[duongph93]

Dear @David_Chaviano 

I identify as a person in category of women. I want to upskill myself in SAP technology and to study SAP rigorously.

I've completed the learning journey of Explore Integrated Business Processes in SAP S/4HANA and send email to digital team. I've already registered with my email: Hana071993@gmail.com to proceed to the next steps to receive the free certificate attempt.

 

[nurhalizapra]

Hello @David_Chaviano 

I am Haliza and i want to inform you that i have completed my learning journey, and hopefully i can be one potential person to get free sap certification. Below i attach my evidence screenshot of my completion through SAP Learning Journey. Thank you.

[David_Chaviano]

Hey everyone,

Thanks for expressing your interest! For those that shared some details about themselves in relation to the digital skills initiative, check your Inboxes! You've got an invite.

13 Sept 23

Regards,

David

[mandarkr]

HI @David_Chaviano 

I have completed my my learning journey, and hopefully i can be one potential person to get free sap certification. Below i attach my evidence screenshot of my completion through SAP Learning Journey.

My email address is: mandark.rajpathak@gmail.com

Thank you.

[hoangtu08]

Hi @David_Chaviano 

My name is Tu.
People looking to switch their careers mid-life

I worked as ABAP Developer for long time and recently lost the job. I have good working experience with SAP Cloud Integration and I am eager to learn and get certification in BTP.
It will surely help to boost my skill set and will be great help in job finding.

Thank you for this lovely initiative and looking forward to hear from you soon.

Regards,
Tu Pham

[sdbonde]

Hello David,

I want to appreciate your initiative to help people like us to be ready with digital skills.

I found myself as one of below learner-

• People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts 
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

I was motivated by your post and cleared my first learning:- SAP S/4HANA Cloud, Public Edition for Sales but missed to register myself for this program and have mailed details of my learning to digitalskills but sadly they are asking me to check with you for invite, registration link post which I will get certification attempt.

Hoping a positive response!

[Panagb]

Hello!

I would like to get the necessary skills regarding Sap to get familiar with this software. I identify myself as:

• People in remote or underserved locations that may be not have access to the same economic opportunities as their urban or more privileged counterparts 
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location 
• First generation college students
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

Thank you!

[ItsYo31]

i identify myself as a women and i want to switch my career, this initiative can help me to get into my dream job @David_Chaviano 

[curiouslearner]

Hello @David_Chaviano ,

i want to learn and earn certificate in SAP

i identify myself in following category

• Women
• Minorities who may not have equal opportunity in their geographic location
• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

[nhunguyen98]

Hello @David_Chaviano ,

My name is Nhu. I'm currently working as ABAP Developer, having knowledge in ABAP development. Now I want to upskill myself in SAP technology, SAP HANA Cloud.

Please consider my application for certification.

Thank you and Best regards,

 Nhu Nguyen.

[iomasm]

Hello,

I am an IT professional who have worked in the past with SAP as an administrator. I really need to succeed in changing my career path.

So i belong to "People looking to switch their careers mid-life" group. I am a quick learner and i would appreciate an opportunity like this.

Thanks in advance!

[P2003686301]

Hello @David_Chaviano ! I am an SAP FI-CO consultant from Ukraine with three years of experience. I leaved home because of the war in Ukraine and now I live together with my child in Poland as a refugee. In order to effectively search for a new job in Poland, I started preparing for the exam SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting Associates (SAP S/4HANA 2021). Because of the war in Ukraine, I moved to another country and at the age of forty I am starting a new life. I would be very grateful for the opportunity to take the exam. Best regards, Maryna 

[Hajar_HSH]

Hi @David_Chaviano, hope you're doing great !

Thank you for the invite, I want to announce to you that I have completed the following Certifying Learning Journey : 

Developing Applications Running on SAP BTP Using SAP HANA Cloud

Please send me the Campaign code redemption to book a Certification exam.

Thank you very much @David_Chaviano !!

[longphu]

Hi David,

I'm belong to 

• People looking to switch their careers mid-life

As a  new ABAP developer but les experience, i really want to update my knowledge and skill, specially in S/4 Hana and SAP on Cloud, so this is a great opportunity for me to get the certification that will support for my career in the future

So i hope that you will consider for my case with a free certification attempt

Thanks and best regards.

Long

[NguyenTanTai]

Hello David,
I'm ABAP consultant
I really want to upskill in SAP technology and learn more all the HANA technical topics.
Thank you for considering my application for the free certification, I will complete my goal about HANA topics.

[codeapplejam]

Hi my name is Apostolos Triantafyllidis,

im from Greece and a first generation collage Student.

I would like to participate in the digital skills.

[Monmao]

Hi David,

             I have already completed SAP Learning Journey and apply for Digital Skill Initiative follow your link.

Would you please provide Campaign code redemption to book a Certification exam.

[athakyriaz]

Hello @David_Chaviano !

I am 33 and looking for a career change.
I'm interested in participating in the digital skills initiative and I'd appreciate a try at the SAP S/4HANA Cloud Consultant certification.

Thanks

Thanasis

[sneh1506]

Hi David,

This is Sneha. I identify myself as a woman and keen to get kick started with my SAP career.

I have been an SAP end user in the past and well versed with SAP Security concepts.

Request you to consider me for the certification attempt

Regards

Sneha

[YVSNS_Sudheer]

Hi @David_Chaviano ,

I've completed the learning journey for " SAP Analytics Cloud Functionality for Enterprise Planning  " as demonstrated in the attached screenshot.

Could you please provide voucher details for the exam?

Thank you so much

[toanlephuoc9112]

Dear @David_Chaviano,

I am a Vietnamese student at the University. I am excited about the SAP Learning digital skills initiative. This program looks like a great initiative and I hope I will be a part of it.
Currently, I'm studying in an environment that's using SAP and would love to learn and develop my skill set further. As a first-generation college student, I've faced my share of challenges. However, I firmly believe that this initiative's support and resources can help me overcome them and upskill in SAP.  I genuinely hope to be a part of this remarkable opportunity.
Thanks for your time.

[David_Chaviano]

Hi Everyone,

Thanks for checking in and expressing your interest in the digital skills initiative. Those who share some details behind their interest have received an invite to the program as of 15 September.

Regards,

David