What is SAP and why should you learn to manage this computer system?

The SAP enterprise resource planning system is computer software that ensures efficiency, control, and information management in different areas and business processes.

Oliver Thansan
Oliver Thansan
11 April 2023 Tuesday 00:53
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What is SAP and why should you learn to manage this computer system?

The SAP enterprise resource planning system is computer software that ensures efficiency, control, and information management in different areas and business processes.

This software is used by thousands of companies around the world to plan their resources, so we could say that SAP is a global technology. This means that there are many jobs that require knowledge of this tool, essential to develop quality administrative procedures.

It is a program that is used to manage the resources of each business area from the same place, such as administration and finance, treasury, logistics, goods and services management, human resources, quality management or production.

Learning to use this planning system is not something as simple as Excel. If your job requires you to use SAP on a daily basis, you will have to read manuals of more than 600 pages, most of them in English. So the best way to learn this tool is through SAP training.

To learn SAP, the Esneca Business School center explains that the ideal is to train in the specific modules on each area. It is true that there are both user and advanced level generic SAP courses, but SAP training can be further specialized depending on the modules and areas of work.

One of the most demanded positions is the SAP consultant, a professional who understands the processes of a company and is capable of adapting the necessary technology to solve the peculiarities of each situation.

“The demand for SAP consultants is so high because having professionals who manage this system is key to optimizing current business processes. More taking into account the growing boom in digitization in society, which means that businesses require trained professionals to keep up with technological advances ”, affirms the Esneca Business school team.

However, mastering the basic functionalities of this tool will also open up endless job opportunities and allow you to optimize the resources of your work environment.

If you want to receive a SAP certification, you can take the SAP S/4 Hana Sourcing and Procurement Certification, taught by Integra Technology School. This course will provide you with the SAP title and the training that companies are demanding.

Another course aimed at learning this software is the Expert Postgraduate in SAP Systems, from Esneca Business School. Through this program you acquire all the necessary knowledge about SAP systems, you learn the correct installation of SAP Netweaver ABAP, familiarizing yourself with the concepts and functionalities available when using this software.

With the SAP Advanced Course, taught by Deusto Formación, you will get to know the complex world of SAP R/3, the computer system most used in day-to-day business management. Likewise, you will acquire a basic knowledge of a management system that is part of our usual work context.

In addition, there are other more specialized courses, such as the Master in SAP Human Resources (HCM) Consulting from Tokio New Technology School. According to this center, SAP HCM (Human Capital Management) is the ideal software for the human resources department to be as efficient as possible.