The five-month SAP training programme in partnership with Temasek Polytechnic and SkillsFuture Singapore (SSG) is part of SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme, the government’s initiative to provide the workforce of Singapore with in-demand skills to improve employability in the digital economy.
SAP is one of the global companies that have been collaborating with enterprises, governments, educators, and not-for-profit organisations to drive change at scale, having offices in 130 countries and impacting 77{aa282f308afcc222aaa21b0478c79e01a8fedd01972e2180867097bd93930f22} of the world’s transaction revenue. The software giant has launched several programmes aimed at upskilling not only its partners and customers but, most importantly, the workforce of today to help them thrive in the digital world.
In India, SAP partnered with Associated Chambers of Commerce of India (ASSOCHAM) for Global Bharat, an initiative centred on accelerating the digital transformation of MSMEs in India by skilling their workforce. SAP in Korea joined forces with the Ministry of Science, ICT, and Future Planning (MSIP) and the Institute for Information & Communication Technology Promotion (IITP) for the 7th Innovative Growth Youth Talent Concentration Training Program designed to provide project-oriented software education for graduates and job seekers.
Equipping the Workforce of Singapore Through Skill-Based Courses
Over in Singapore, the German enterprise has been collaborating with SkillsFuture Singapore and Temasek Polytechnic since 2018 to advance the skills of mid-career professionals for the future of work. Following last year’s courses that incorporated COVID-19 challenges, SAP and Temasek Polytechnic, under the SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme−Company Training (SGUP−CT), introduced four new SAP courses centred on honing market-relevant skills to boost the employability of 370 mid-career job seekers.
Eileen Chua, Managing Director, SAP Singapore, said:
“The SGUnited Mid-Career Pathways Programme, in its second year running with Temasek Polytechnic, extends SAP’s commitment towards upskilling and improving employability of jobseekers with critical digital-ready skills, to meet the emerging demand for skilled talent as Singapore strengthens its digital economy and future.”
The new SAP courses designed to build in-demand competencies in Infocomm Technology, Supply Chain, and Human Resources were based on the research done by SAP with six placement agencies appointed by the Ministry of Manpower. According to the press release, the most market-relevant courses are Human Resources (39{aa282f308afcc222aaa21b0478c79e01a8fedd01972e2180867097bd93930f22}), Supply Chain Management (22{aa282f308afcc222aaa21b0478c79e01a8fedd01972e2180867097bd93930f22}), Manufacturing/Production Planning (13{aa282f308afcc222aaa21b0478c79e01a8fedd01972e2180867097bd93930f22}), and Sourcing & Procurement (11{aa282f308afcc222aaa21b0478c79e01a8fedd01972e2180867097bd93930f22}).
The 4 Hot SAP Courses
Eligible participants who are entitled to a monthly training allowance of SGD 1,500 and course fee funding from SSG have the option to select a learning track in the comprehensive programme that is delivered with instructor-led training and e-learning via SAP Learning Hub. Anchored on SAP’s commitment to helping the world run better and improve people’s lives, the four new, in-demand courses are designed to increase the employability of the workforce of Singapore in their chosen fields.
- SAP S/4HANA – Sales with exposure to Supply Chain Logistics and Extended Warehouse Management. Participants of this course who are preferred to have a degree or diploma in Sales & Procurement or an IT-related discipline will have in-depth knowledge of SAP S/4HANA Sales features as well as supply chain execution.
- SAP S/4HANA Production Planning. Ideal for participants with a degree or diploma in Manufacturing Process or an IT-related discipline, this course allows learners to deep-dive into SAP ERP Manufacturing.
- SAP SuccessFactors – Employee Central & Recruitment. Participants with a degree or diploma in HR or an IT-related discipline are preferred for this course, which will extensively explore the SAP SuccessFactors Employee Central and Recruiting modules.
- SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement and Ariba. Preferably for Sales & Procurement or an IT-related discipline degree or diploma holders, this course offers in-depth learning about SAP S/4HANA Procurement features.
The five-month programme that includes four months of SAP training and one month of case studies will welcome its first batch on 1st December 2021. After completion of the participants’ chosen training delivery track or of the five-month programme, they are eligible to take the exam for SAP Professional Certification, a globally acknowledged IT certification.
