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Bridge Technology and Business to Drive Results. Integrate Processes & Configure Systems.

The Enterprise Systems Certificate at Northwood University is designed for professionals who want more than theoretical knowledge. In just three courses, you’ll develop practical expertise in enterprise resource planning (ERP), working directly within SAP S/4HANA, the global leader in enterprise software. 

This program is designed for immediate application. Through interactive exercises, case studies, and system-based learning, you’ll gain the skills to understand, configure, and optimize enterprise systems that power modern organizations.

 

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Fast Facts

Northwood University is an international leader in free-enterprise education.

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Course Materials

Participants will work on the latest version of an original SAP system. These materials are only available outside the SAP commercial classroom training arena through SAP’s University Alliance program, of which Northwood University is an active member.

Upon successful completion of this program and passing of the certification exam, participants gain a globally recognized SAP consultant certification.

Application Checklist

As America’s business university, Northwood attracts ambitious thinkers, emerging leaders, and students who are ready to excel in a competitive, global economy.

Our programs are built for high-achieving learners who want more than a degree; they want an education shaped by real-world business insight, industry partnerships, and a culture of high performance.

  • Undergraduate degree from an accredited institution.
  • No admission tests are required for the Enterprise Systems Certificate program.

Program Workload

The Enterprise Systems Certificate Program with an SAP emphasis is delivered entirely online with the expectation that individuals will actively participate through interactive learning, instruction, chat sessions, and other technology-rich content.

You must register for all sessions (unless your degree includes the relevant coursework from the first two sessions).

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SAP Certification Schedule

Focuses on the topic of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) using the world market leader in the field of business enterprise software, SAP S/4HANA. Participants will learn organizational data/levels and master data needed to complete business transactions in a full enterprise system. Hands-on exercises and case studies contribute to understanding of transactions in various end-to-end processes and integration of accounting, documents and tasks across business processes.

Builds on knowledge of enterprise systems and process integration incorporating configuration issues, concepts, and controls. Participants will gain experiential knowledge on the setup and configuration of an ERP system, including procedures and best practices of critical systems administration, including but not limited to master data alignment and module-based business logic integration.

The Advanced Enterprise Systems offers an intensive training curriculum and is designed for individuals already familiar with business process integration and SAP’s ERP suite. Course material will examine how business processes interact with SAP S/4HANA through each of the SAP modules, including the analytical and reporting functions. Participants are expected to attend ALL lecture sessions as this will be very interactive and discussion-based. In addition to lecture sessions, a substantial commitment of time is needed for review of material, practice assessments, and studying on the weeknights and weekends throughout the session. Participants must be able to devote considerable time outside of lecture meetings for exam preparation. A reliable internet connection to participate actively with video and audio is required. Completion of this session prepares participants for the most current SAP Associate/Consultant Certification. Participants are eligible to take the certification exam upon completion of Session III and will receive ONE attempt as part of program fees.

Participants agree that they will use the SAP systems and software provided in this program for educational purposes only and not for any commercial purposes.

Register for the Online Enterprise Systems Certificate Program