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SAP Foundations

How the SAP landscape fits together

Key facts

About the SAP Foundations certification

A plain-English foundation for the SAP world: ERP vs S/4HANA, modules and lines of business, the technology stack (NetWeaver, HANA, BTP), Fiori, system landscapes (DEV/QA/PRD) and how SAP projects are run.

Course outline

The SAP Foundations — Study Course course covers:

  1. The SAP Landscape: ERP, S/4HANA and the Big Picture — Establishes what SAP is, how traditional ERP differs from S/4HANA, and why SAP dominates enterprise software. (3 lessons)
  2. The SAP Technology Stack: NetWeaver, HANA and BTP — Explains the layers of SAP's technology platform from the HANA in-memory database through NetWeaver to the Business Technology Platform. (3 lessons)
  3. SAP Fiori: The Modern User Experience — Covers the Fiori design language, the Launchpad, app types, and how Fiori replaces the legacy SAP GUI. (2 lessons)
  4. System Landscapes and Transport Management — Explains the DEV/QA/PRD three-tier landscape, the SAP transport system, and how changes flow safely from development to production. (3 lessons)
  5. How SAP Projects Are Run — Covers SAP project methodologies (Activate), the phases of an implementation, key roles, and what to expect in a real SAP engagement. (3 lessons)
  6. Organisational Structures and Master Data — Introduces the SAP organisational hierarchy (company codes, plants, purchase organisations) and the master data objects that underpin every… (2 lessons)
  7. Exam Readiness: Key Concepts, Structure and Strategy — Consolidates the core concepts from all modules, explains the SAP Foundations exam structure, and provides a proven study and exam strategy. (3 lessons)

Frequently asked questions

Is the SAP Foundations certificate verifiable?
Yes. Every certificate issued by BC Skills Academy carries a unique credential ID that anyone can check on the public verification page.
How is the SAP Foundations exam structured?
It is a timed, randomized multiple-choice exam of 40 questions in 45 minutes, graded instantly; you need 70% to pass.
Can I get a refund?
Full refund within 7 days of purchase if you have not started the exam. Once the exam has been started or completed, the purchase is no longer refundable.

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