Hi Amit,
This is Praneetha from Hyderabad. I have 4 queries regarding SAP-HR.
As you mentioned, there are two kinds of jobs associated with SAP HR: one is functional, and the other one is a support consultant. I am more interested in working as an SAP-HR support consultant. In terms of my work experience, I have 2 1/2 years of domain experience as an HR Executive. I am not interested in working as a software developer in the functional aspect of SAP, where we need to implement according to the organizational need.
(1) Can you please tell me which is the better option between these two?
(2) Can I pursue a career as an SAP-HR support consultant?
(3) Is there a separate course for this, or should I take a course in SAP HR from training institutes?
(And I have a list of SAP-HR training institutes in Hyderabad: Reliance, Version IT, Emax, Intergr8IT, EPIC, Methodox). Please advise on the best training institute with the address and contact number.
(4) Also, I would like to know if companies are seeking SAP-HR support consultant candidates. What job openings should I look for in Deccan Chronicle or on job portals and company websites for SAP-HR support consultant roles, as you mentioned there are two modules - implementation and support.
Please provide information on these four queries without missing any.
Regards,
Praneetha - prani_huny@yahoo.co.in
Please inform me about this as I am very interested in joining SAP-HR.
Regards,
Praneetha - prani_huny@yahoo.co.in
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Hi Kavitha,
You need not be confused. Basically, there are two types of jobs associated with SAP in any organization: implementation and support functions. Implementation involves developing programs for the organization, while support means working with existing implementations. Implementation roles are vast, and companies usually seek experienced individuals. Siemens is a certified trainer for SAP, but it can be expensive (approximately Rs 3 Lakh). Your choice depends on how much you are willing to invest. Siemens provides training and allows you to work on implementation projects under their guidance to gain experience.
Additionally, you can consider a one-year course from C-DAC (Noida), a government institute, which costs around Rs 60,000. While not certified like Siemens, C-DAC offers valuable live experiences, and many companies hire graduates from this institute due to the top-notch faculty from SAP companies.
Several private institutes offer SAP courses for Rs 25,000 to 30,000, catering well to working professionals with flexible timings. If you have significant domain experience, these institutes can be beneficial. As a HR professional with 3.5 years of experience, I am pursuing a course from such an institute in the evenings and on weekends while continuing my job. Siemens or C-DAC programs require full-time dedication.
SAP skills are in high demand, whether in implementation or support roles. You can pursue this path confidently, prioritizing your knowledge development for future prospects.
Oracle and Peoplesoft are also ERP solutions in demand, though not as much as SAP.
I hope your queries are resolved. Feel free to reach out if you have more questions at [Login to view].
Regards,
Amit Singh