Earlier this year, MIT Centre for Future Skills Excellence (MIT-FuSE), the flagship online programme of India’s MIT Art, Design and Technology University designed to offer training programs in Future Exponential Technologies, launched the Postgraduate Diploma in ERP. The exclusive program in partnership with SAP and India’s leading authorised SAP Education Partner Atos aims to provide students with in-depth knowledge and understanding of ERP, business processes, and Software Engineering with specialisation in SAP. 

On the 8th of July, the first cohort of student aspirants and working professionals to undertake the specialised PG Diploma Programme in ERP were launched during a virtual induction programme attended by distinguished leaders from SAP, Atos India, and MIT-ADT University. Participants of the programme will immerse themselves in mentorships, global SAP certification, practical hands-on, industry internships, and capstone projects spanning 50 weeks and three trimesters.

Sharing some details of the postgraduate programme, Prof. Dr. Mangesh Karad, Executive President & Vice-Chancellor MIT ADT University said:

“The university has identified the emerging technology frontiers such as AI & ML, Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, Blockchain, IoT, Digital Supply Chain, Procurement & Networks for aspirants and the curriculum has been integrated with relevant project-based learning to build future India.” 

He highlighted that the programme will enable students to further career advancement by having comprehensive knowledge on SAP S/4HANA that is best suited for Industry 4.0.

MIT-FuSE, MIT-ADT’s SAP Software Training

MIT- ADT University is one of the leading government recognised private universities under the umbrella of MIT (Maharashtra Institute of Technology) Group, which is known for engineering, technology, and management programmes. With the launch of MIT-FuSE in February, MIT-ADT intends to support the growing need for students and professionals to acquire technical knowledge to keep pace with fast-evolving the digital economy.

PG Diploma in ERP is one of the online programmes that MIT-FuSE offers, making education accessible during COVID-19 times. The ERP course is intended for new and working professionals who aspire for career advancement in the field of ERP as a Techno-Functional Consultant. Today, more than ever, the global pandemic has revealed how a unified solution such as ERP software can be critical to an organisation’s survival and success. Designed to automate and streamline key business functions of an organisation, ERP delivers remarkable efficiency and productivity.  

MIT-FuSE’s programme in ERP will provide participants in-depth knowledge, skills, and experience on ERP systems, specifically the SAP system, as well as allow them to delve into the importance of an organisation’s advanced information systems in increasing efficiency and achieving better outcomes. The programme will also touch on SAP S/4HANA, a market-leading Intelligent ERP that runs in-memory, allowing for faster, near to real-time analytics and compute capabilities.

As the market leader in ERP software, SAP has been helping companies run better and become intelligent enterprises with innovations and technologies that harness the power of machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics. The German software enterprise offers an end-to-end suite of applications and services and a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders. Moreover, 77{aa282f308afcc222aaa21b0478c79e01a8fedd01972e2180867097bd93930f22} of the world’s transaction revenue touches an SAP system.

Explaining about MIT-FuSE’s PG Diploma programmes and short-term certifications relevant to today’s global skill-based job demands, Prof. Suraj Bhoyar, Project Director stated:

“It’s a fantastic chance to experience blended learning with practical hands-on while also laying the foundation for attracting the best talent in the country to engage in these programmes. It’s crucial to remember that only those that put in the time and effort to upskill and improve their existing abilities will be successful in the future.”

Upon successful completion of the course, students will be awarded a Diploma in ERP and can take the SAP certification exam and qualify as SAP Associate Consultant.

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Emerging technologies and the impacts of the COVID-19 global pandemic have drastically changed the workplace itself. While the events of last year accelerated the pace of digital transformation, it has also significantly changed the types of skills organisations need to operate their businesses in this new era of work.

According to a report published by the World Economic Forum, governments and businesses should work together to help people adapt to the jobs of the future by collaborating on new methods in hiring potentials and skills, co-funding training programs, and deploying online learning support for all. Additionally, WEF estimates that 42{aa282f308afcc222aaa21b0478c79e01a8fedd01972e2180867097bd93930f22} of the core skills required for jobs will change by 2022.

Maxwell Wessel, Chief Learning Officer at SAP, said:

“While digital transformation has brought about a tremendous amount of progress and innovation, it has also changed jobs as we know them today and has put many people at risk of unemployment.”

Learning and Development Opportunities for the Future of Employment

SAP is uniquely positioned to contribute to the global reskilling initiative with its vast program offerings designed to help people attain relevant skills to secure decent, meaningful jobs.

Its online training platform openSAP has been known in the SAP ecosystem as the provider of innovative, expert-led learning Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) at zero cost. Recently hitting five million course enrollments, openSAP has been helping new learners outside the SAP community including students, teachers, and other professionals stay up-to-date with the latest SAP software, solutions, and technologies.

While SAP remains committed to delivering its own programs, it has also been collaborating with other organisations to further tackle the challenge of reskilling the future workforce. SAP is one of the 25 companies and institutions that have expressed support for the WEF’s Global Challenge Initiative on Employment, Skills and Human Capital along with other tech giants such as Siemens and Microsoft Corporation.

By mobilising business, civil society leaders, and governments to take action and raising awareness of the key issues, WEF’s initiative aims to reshape the future of employment, education, and skills.

Access to SAP Software Training Through People to Work by SAP

The global expansion of People to Work by SAP once again reinforces the tech giant’s commitment to improving the living conditions of people worldwide through publicly-funded SAP software training and certification programs.

Catered to job seekers, those who are threatened by unemployment and underemployment, and employees who need to reskill due to shifting job requirements, People to Work by SAP offers a wide range of country-specific training options to equip people with the right skills and help them re-enter the job market.

Delivered by an extensive partner network, the program utilises high-quality learning tools provided by SAP and awards learners with SAP Global Certification digital badges to verify their competence. Explaining the focus of the publicly-funded program, which is available through SAP education partners, Wessel shared:

“To help counteract the rising unemployment at an early stage, the People to Work program by SAP focuses on helping people who are looking to get back into employment, while enabling them to develop the digital skills that are necessary to thrive in the future workforce.”

Juergen Mueller, Chief Technology Officer and Executive Board Member at SAP, deemed the global expansion as an important step in the right direction. He said in a LinkedIn post:

“Through this program, we help people reskill due to changing job requirements or get back into employment by offering social competencies, soft and digital skills training. Education is key to personal growth and economic success.”

The program, which has assisted more than 400,000 job seekers and professionals in reskilling or acquiring new skills, was first launched in Germany. It has already expanded to countries such as Denmark and South Korea.

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