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Here is a condensed description of SAP technical certification exams. Included are tips on scheduling and taking exams, links to blogs and training offerings, and comparison of curriculums.

SAP Certification Exams by Role (Focus Areas)

This restructures the SAP's Course Code Index into a easier-to-use matrix.

Solution Consultants architect the system, selecting the protocols and services running on servers with adequate capacity.

Technical Consultants administer servers and databases. The BASIS Administrator is an SAP professional who is responsible for configuring the SAP environment, including the GUI screens and the SAP application servers.

Development Consultants code (implement) software.

In 2008 SAP added a "Certified Master"tier atop its three tiered certification program the Associate and Professional levels. It involve more than a sit-down test.

Operations personnel (Solution Managers) use SAP Solution Manager.

Technology Consultants Exams

Technology	Level	7.0 (2004s)	6.40 (2004)	6.20 (2003)	Courses
Netweaver	Associate (Intermediate)	C_TEP10_04s 3 hr. 40 ques.	-	C_TADM12_03 2 hour 80 ques.	2.5 day SAPTEC (Fundamentals of SAP Web AS) 2.5 day ADM100 & 1.5 day ADM102 (SAP Web AS Administration I&II) TADMD5: 4 day ADM200 (SAP Web AS Java Administration) TADM10 (SAP Web AS Implementation & Operation I); TADM12 (SAP Web AS Implementation & Operation II); 3.5 day ADM325 (Software Logistics) 3 day ADM315 (Workload Analysis)
	Professional	P_ADM_SYS_70 3 hr. 90 ques.	-
Oracle 9.20	Associate	C_TADM51_70 3 hr. 90 ques.	C_TADM51_04 3 hours 120 ques.	C_TADM51_03 1 hour 40 ques.	TADM51: (SAP Web AS DB Operation (Oracle)) ADM505 & ADM506 (Database Administration Oracle I&II)
SAP Max DB 7.3	Associate	C_TADM50_70 3 hr. 90 ques. Avail. Mar. 31, 2008	C_TADM50_04 3 hr. 120 ques.	C_TADM50_03 45 min. 30 ques.	ADM515 (Database Administration SAP DB)
MS-SQL Server 2000	Associate	C_TADM53_70 3 hr. 90 ques. Avail. Mar. 31, 2008	C_TADM53_04 3 hours 120 ques.	C_TADM53_03 1 hour 40 ques.	TADM53: (SAP Web AS DB Operation (MS SQL Server)) ADM520
IBM DB2 UDB	Associate	C_TADM56_70 3 hr. 90 ques. Avail. Mar. 31, 2008	C_TADM56_04 3 hours 120 ques.	C_TADM56_03 1 hour 40 ques.	TADM56: (SAP Web AS DB Operation (DB2 UDB)) ADM535
OS/DB Migration	Advanced	-	C_TADM70_04 1 hour 40 ques.	C_TADM70_03 1 hour 40 ques.	REQUIRED: TADM70 (SAP System: Operating System and Database Migration), 3 days TJA700 - SAP J2EE Essentials for Migration
Security	Professional	P_ADM_SEC_70 3 hours 90 ques.	C_TADMSEC_04 3 hours 80 ques.	-	ADM940 (SAP R/3 Authorization Concept), ADM950 (Secure SAP system Management), ADM960 (Security in SAP System Environments)

Development Consultant Exams

SAP Class SOA100: SAP Enterprise SOA - Fundamentals

Technology	Level	7.0 (2004s)	6.40 (2004)	Courses
ABAP Programming	Associate	C_TAW12_70 3 hr 90 q. Avail. Feb 28, 2008	C_TAW12_04 3 hours 80 ques.	TAW10 (ABAP Workbench Fundamentals); TAW12 (ABAP Workbench Concepts) NET310: Fundamentals of ABAP Web Dynpro WDABAP (ABAP Web Dynpro)
	Professional	P_ABAP_GUI70 3 hr 90 q. Avail. Feb 28, 2008
Java J2EE Programming SCBCD (Sun Certified Component Developer)	Associate	C_JA320_70 3 hours 90 ques.	C_JA320_04 3 hours 80 ques.	JA100 (SAP J2SE Fundamentals); JA300 (SAP J2EE Start-Up); JA310 (Java Web Dynpro Basics I); JA311 (Java Web Dynpro Basics II); JA320 (SAP Java Persistence Framework) JA340 (SAP NetWeaver Development Infrastructure); JA331 (SAP Java Open Integration Technologies);
	Professional	P_JAVA_DEV70 3 hr. 90 q. Avail. Feb. 15, 2008
SAP Portal	Development	C_TEP12_04s 3 hours 80 ques.	-	EP10 (SAP Enterprise Portal Implementation and Operation) & EP10AO (Add-On); TEP12 SAPEP EP120 TEPD20 (SAP Enterprise Portal Development I&II) EP150 (SAP Enterprise Portal and KMC Development I&II)
	Technology Consultant	C_TEP10_04s 3 hours 120 ques.	C_TEP10_04 3 hours 120 ques.	ADM315 ADM326 TADM70 SM100 ADM225 (SAP Software Logistics for Java) ADM106 ADM107
SAP NetWeaver Developer Studio 2.0/7.0; SAP J2EE Migration Kit	J2EE Migration Expert	C_J2EEMIG_04 1 hour 40 ques.	-	-
SAP Mobile Infrastructure	-	MI 7.0 SP09 C_TMOB40_70 1 hour 40 ques.	MI 2.5 C_TMOB40_04 1 hour 40 ques.	TMOB20 (Mobile Infrastructure Administration), TMOB40 (Mobile Infrastructure: Development)
Exchange Infrastructure (XI) &Integration	Development	XI 7.0 C_TBIT44_70 3 hours 80 ques.	XI 3.0 C_TBIT44_04 3 hours 80 ques.	-
	Technology	C_TBIT51_70 3 hours 80 ques.	-	-
Business One	2007	2005 C_TB1300_07 3 hours 80 ques.	2004	-

Solutions Consultants in End-To-End Operations

TTEP01 (mySAP Enterprise Portals Configuration I)
TTEP02 (mySAP Enterprise Portals Configuration II)
TJA720 (Migrating a J2EE Application to SAP NetWeaver - Basics)
TADMJ8 (Java Development Infrastructure Administration)
TADMJ5 (SAP Web AS Java Monitoring

Technology	Solution Manager 4.0 on SAP NW 04s	2004	Courses
Technical Quality Manager for Upgrade Projects (Upgrade Planner)	-	C_SMI310_04 1 hour 40 ques.	E2E050 3 hour e-learning E2E Solution Scope and Documentation ($513CAD/$282.75 internal)
SAP Certified E2E Program Manager - Technical Upgrade Management	C_E2E400_07 30 min. 20 q.		E2E400 2 day Technical Upgrade Management ($1200 by MicroTek Chicago 630-963-6596)
SAP Certified E2E Business Process Expert - Integration & Automation	C_E2E300_07 1 hr 40 q.		E2E300 5 day E2E Sol. Support Integ. & Autom. ($3250)
Application Management E2E Change Control Management	C_E2E200_07 1 hr 40 q.		E2E200 5 day $3250 E2E Change Control Management
Application Management Engineer E2E Root Cause Analysis	C_E2E100_07 1 hr 40 q.		E2E100 5 day E2E Root Cause Analysis ($3250 USD / $2112.50 internal)

SAP Exam Taking Wisdom

In 2008, when SAP added a "Professional" level, it upped exam costs to $750 USD from $500 USD, which is still the price for "Associate" exams (regardless of the exam length).

SAP exams are conducted at a handful of offices

• KDC San Francisco, CA
• MicroTek Oakbrook (Chicago), IL
• KDC Atlanta, GA
• MicroTek Dallas, TX
• SAP Newtown Square (Philadelphia), PA (SAP America Headquarters Training Center) at 3999 West Chester Pike, Newtown Square, PA 19073 Print these directions
  They are only open Fridays
• MicroTek King of Prussia was opened 12/07 for exams on Thursdays
• SAP Toronto, ON
• SAP Montreal and Atlantic Canada, QC

SAP's Exam Schedule page is not tied into their registration system. You must call for reservations 5 days ahead at 888-777-1727, x1.

Refunds are given if you cancel your reservation 11 days before the exam date.

SAP Groups

Google Group SAP-ERP-Consultants

SAP Technical Consultant Exam Database Content

This comparison of Technical Consultant exam content contrasts the topic approach vs. the learning objectives of IBM DB2.

Oracle, SAP DB, and MS SQL	DB2
1. Architecture of the DB (+++) Users in the DB Connecting to the [Oracle] DB Strarting and Stopping the DB Database Administration Tools Processes in the DB Logging mechanism Configuring the database Administration of [Oracle Instances]	1. Database Architecture in the R/3 Environment Be familiar with and understand the R/3 System interfaces to DB2 on UNIX and Windows NT Be familiar with DB2 instances Be familiar with database processes and files Understand logging using DB2’s soft checkpoints Understand tablespaces and DB2 types of containers (SMS, DMS) Understand how to configure DB2 databases and DB2 database managers Be familiar with the R/3 naming conventions for database files Be familiar with database startup and shutdown procedures Be familiar with R/3 and database users and implicit and explicit user authorizations on DB2 level Be familiar with networked database environments and server communication setup 2. Database Maintenance and Administration Be familiar with R/3 System database administration tasks Understand the database diagnostic log Perform administrative tasks using the DB2 CLP and DB2 Control Center Perform database backups and tablespace backups Be familiar with updating DB2 database statistics Restore a database so it may be used to install another R/3 System Understand R/3 System security aspects
2. Backup, Restore, and Recovery of the DB (++) Backup Strategy Backup Tools and Tape Management Performing Backups Restore and Recovery Advanced Backup Techniques	3. Database Backup Strategy Be familiar with DB2 database bac kup tools and their process architecture Be familiar with database and tablespace backups including the recovery implications Use CCMS for backup scheduling and monitoring Understand the database objects which are backed up by DB2 Be able to tune DB2 backups for optimal performance Be able to verify a backup image for consistency
3. [Oracle only] Monitors and Tools Introduction to Oracle Data Management Database System Check CCMS Alert Monitor	4. Database Restore and Recovery Understand and be familiar with database recovery types, mechanisms, phases, and consequences Run a restore of database backups Recover a database Perform database structure changes with a redirected restore
4. [Oracle only] Storage Management (+++) Tablespace Administration Housekeeping and Troubleshooting Reorganization	5. Storage Management Administration Be familiar with disk space requirements Be familiar with tablespace and container administration Schedule and understand database storage monitoring Be able to extend tablespaces and understand the implications of storage rebalancing Analyze, plan, and schedule table reorganization Understand database limits in storage management Be able to set up databases running on multiple page sizes
[SAP DB] Additional Administrative Activities (+) Consistency Check Creating a database instance Patching the DB
4. [SAP DB] Troubleshooting and Performance Tuning (++) Updating table statistics Using ST04 and DB50 Interpreting log files Using DB trace functions 5. [Oracle only] SQL Cache Analysis (+) Analyzing SQL Statements Update Statistics Identify Coding	6. Recognizing and resolving problem situations Be familiar with the location, contents, and analysis of DB2 diagnostic log files Identify and respond to a log full or database full condition without loss of data Handle table space overflows Handle disk crashes Handle R/3 DB2 password management and error situations Resolve situations where DB2 cannot offload the online files Restore the database after the loss of a tablespace Restore the database using a offline backup Restore the database using a online backup Be able to retrieve the DB2 database and fixpack level

Intermediate vs. Certification Curriculum

SAP's Technical Consultant certification requires two exams: an intermediate exam which does not grant a certificate and a final exam which grants a certificate upon passage.

Intermediate	Final
1. Fundamentals of the Application Platform (++) Understanding SAP's solution offering Describing the concept of SAP NetWeaver Explaining the significance of the SAP Web Application Server Being able to navigate an SAP system Learning the architecture of the SAP Web AS Gaining knowledge about the basic tools for development in SAP systems Communication and Integration Interfaces	1. SAP Web AS Fundamentals (++) SAP Solution Offering Navigation SAP System Architecture Enterprise Services Architecture SAP NetWeaver, Overview
2. SAP Web AS Administration I (+++) Fundamentals (Logon process, Logon groups, SM21) Starting and Stopping an SAP system System configuration using system profiles and operation modes Configuring SAP Library Scheduling of regular database backups using DB13 Archiving SAP data Introduction to Software Logistic in SAP systems Applying Support Packages Configuring Background tasks Setting up printers of types C, L, S, U and F, planning a spool environment Introduction to user management Configuring Remote Connections System monitoring using RZ20 SAP Solution Manager Introduction to structured Error Analysis Introduction to System Security	2. SAP Web AS Administration I (+++) Starting and Stopping SAP systems Configuring SAP Web AS ABAP Configuring SAP Help (Documentation) Archiving SAP Data User Management in SAP Web AS ABAP Configuring Remote Connections Patching SAP Web AS ABAP Scheduling Background Jobs Setting up Printers of types C, L, S, U and F, planning a spool environment Monitoring SAP Systems Introduction to Structured Error Analysis Introduction to System Security
3. SAP Web AS Administration II (++) Techniques for internet connectivity: ICM, SAP ITS, SAP J2EE Engine, SAP Web Dispatcher Gloablization: different languages in one SAP system, Unicode, time zones External communication: SAPconnect, SMTP, SAPphone Extended computer aided test tool (eCATT) Advanced topics on user administration: CUA and directory server integration with LDAP	3. SAP Web AS Administration II (++) Technology Components for Browser-based User Interfaces Configuring Central User Administration Using LDAP to integrate Directory Servers with SAP Systems
	4. SAP Web AS Java Administration (+++) Java Basics (non-programming topics) Starting and Stopping SAP Web AS Java Configuring SAP Web AS Java User Management in SAP Web AS Java Patching SAP Web AS Java Software Logistics for SAP Web AS Java Monitoring SAP Web AS Java
5. SAP R/3 Enterprise Installation (++) Installaton Planning and Preparation Installing SAP GUI The installation procedure Post-installation activities Implementing patches Converting non-Unicode to Unicode Installation troubleshooting	5. SAP System Installation (+) Installation Planning Installation Preparation Installing SAP GUI Installation Process Post-Installation Activities Patching the Kernel Unicode Conversion Troubleshooting Installation Problems
4. Software Logistics in SAP systems (++) Understanding the data concept in SAP systems Setting up the Transport Management System Introduction to Customizing and SPRO with respect to Software Logistic issues Introduction to Development with respect to Software Logistic issues Transport Management Advanced Transport Management Client Copy tools Applying Patches and SAP notes Strategies for setting up a SAP system landscape Introduction into upgrade-related topics	6. Software Logistics (++) SAP System Architecture from a Software Logistics point of view TMS and Extended Transport Control Customizing and Development in ABAP Transporting changes in ABAP Client Tools Note Assistant Introduction to Upgrade Technology
6. Workload Analysis for SAP R/3 (++) Using the monitors for workload analysis Understanding the dependencies between the different monitors Memory Management in SAP systems Expensive SQL statements: their detection and further handling Table buffering Interface Monitoring (especially sRFC, aRFC and tRFC)	7. Workload Analysis (++) Components of a Dialog Step Workload Analysis Monitors SAP Memory Management Verifying the Hardware Capacity (Sizing) Analysing Expensive SQL Statements SAP Table Buffering RFC Monitoring

SAP Training

secure-24.com hosts SAP in a cloud environment.

sapcookbook.com provides SAP Remote System live Access for $200 a month.

U.S. Colleges that offer academic courses on SAP include:

Central Michigan University offers its SAP Graduate Certificate, for $16,000 USD, after 4 on-line classes (plus 2 week on-site SAP certification) prep for SAP's TERP10 Business Process Integration Certification exam. It's not very deep technically. But each 40-student cohort after 6 months will learn the integration of the business processes across functions or technical areas. Thus it can be part of CMU's MBA program.

Brunel University in West London, the UK, offers a Business Systems Integration (with SAP Technology) MSc which limits the program to 24 students.

University of Texas at Arlington no longer offers SAP classes. Dr. Hansel's experience in 2000.

eLink Software in Southern California
MLC College claims to have offices in Canada, US, and India. But why the temporary site?
Houston Community / College SouthWest College in Stafford, Texas through DominionSAP.
MyITGroup.com
SAPCookbook.com
Leading Training has SAP classrooms in Irvine, California and Iselin, New Jersey.