SAP Programs
Online Enterprise Systems Certificate
Northwood University’s Online Enterprise Systems Certificate Program offers around 180 hours of online instruction designed to help you advance or shift into roles involving ERP/SAP systems.
Upon successful completion of three sessions, students earn Northwood’s Enterprise Systems Certificate and are eligible to take the current SAP Consultant certification exam. One exam attempt is offered with the certificate program.
IEE2E Certification
Northwood students have the opportunity to pursue the IEE2E certification, which validates a foundational understanding of how core business functions integrate within SAP S/4HANA Cloud.
This certification is ideal for students preparing for roles in enterprise technology or consulting, and it reflects the shift toward cloud-based ERP systems used by leading global companies.
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Why SAP is the Global Standard
SAP powers the core operations of the world’s leading companies. Northwood University’s SAP-aligned programs give you direct access to the tools and certifications that drive real-world results.
FAQs
Explore what you can learn and the certifications you can earn through Northwood’s SAP programs.
Northwood students gain hands-on experience through SAP’s guided Learning Journeys — structured pathways that cover technical and business applications across today’s most in-demand areas.
You’ll build a foundation in enterprise resource planning (ERP) using SAP S/4HANA, covering critical business functions:
- Financial Accounting (FI): General ledger, accounts payable/receivable, reporting
- Controlling (CO): Budgeting, internal costing, and performance tracking
- Sales and Distribution (SD): Order management, fulfillment, and billing
- Materials Management (MM): Procurement, logistics, and inventory
- Human Capital Management (HCM): HR management using SAP SuccessFactors
- Supply Chain Management (SCM): End-to-end planning and operations
SAP BTP powers cloud innovation, app development, and AI integration. Learning paths include:
- SAP BTP Foundations: Core platform services and architecture
- SAP Build: Low-code/no-code app creation
- S/4HANA Cloud Extensions: Customizing ERP with cloud-based tools
- ABAP Programming: Backend development with SAP’s native language
Yes! SAP offers powerful tools for real-time business intelligence and analytics:
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC): Create dashboards, visualizations, and predictive models
- SAP Datasphere: Model and integrate business data in the cloud
- SAP HANA: In-memory data processing and database management
Absolutely. SAP is a leader in enterprise AI, and Northwood students explore:
- Generative AI at SAP: Fundamentals of LLMs, RAG, and generative AI use cases
- SAP Joule AI Copilot: Deploying SAP’s AI assistant in real scenarios
- SAP AI Core & Hub: Running AI models and services on SAP BTP
- Ethical AI: Responsible and transparent AI practices in business
Yes — you can dive into tools and methodologies that support digital transformation:
- DevOps with SAP BTP: Automation, CI/CD, and agile methods
- SAP Signavio: Business process design and transformation
- SAP Fiori: UX/UI development with the SAPUI5 framework
Northwood University students gain access to over 100+ SAP certifications through the SAP Learning Hub, included with our membership in the SAP University Alliances.
- Financial Accounting Associate
- Sourcing & Procurement
- Sales and Distribution
- Production Planning
- Asset Management
- SAP Fiori Application Developer
- SAP Certified Development Associate – SAP BTP Extension Developer
- ABAP for SAP HANA
- SAP Analytics Cloud (SAC)
- SAP HANA Database
- SAP Datasphere (data modeling & integration)
Yes. Students can earn:
- SAP SuccessFactors – Employee Central
Yes — SAP now offers AI-specific and AI-embedded certifications:
- SAP Certified Associate – SAP Generative AI Developer (C_AIG):
Master generative AI concepts, LLMs, and SAP AI Hub integration. - AI-Embedded Certifications:
Many SAP certifications now include AI-powered features (e.g., Smart Predict in SAC, AI API integration in BTP).
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