Gone are those days when getting an SAP certification means one should possess a handsome amount for the SAP Certification Fee and essential Classroom Training, besides module expertise, Also the hassle of scheduling exams in physical SAP centers was not less than a nightmare as sometimes Certain exams were limited to certain countries and the exam centers were only made available there, So costly roundtrip flight tickets were additional expenditure.
With the need, for a new era and the emerging IT industry’s exponential growth, SAP introduced many changes in the SAP Certifications exams process.
There is a boost from the SAP side to allure more consultants to come forward to write and get SAP Certified in various modules from ECC and also Cloud versions.
Now with the comfort of seating at home, one can schedule his/her exam in just mere 1-2 hours before slots and appear in protractor exams.
SAP has recently given a good option to the SAP consultants to take an SAP Certification Exam, Six Attempt or One Attempt which is valid for a year. All options are possible whether you attempt a single exam till you make it or you write 6 different exams and make it.
SAP Certification Exam, Six Attempt
- A subscription to the SAP Certification exam, six attempts provides you a 12-month access to Certification Hub, where you can schedule up to a maximum of six exam bookings over your subscription period.
- Your subscription is valid for all available exams in the Certification Hub. You also can take each exam up to a maximum of three times.
- SAP Certification exams are remotely proctored via a webcam on your PC or laptop and you can schedule your exam 24/7 via Certification Hub.
- Successful examinees receive an SAP Certification digital badge for their accomplishment.
SAP Certification Exam, One Attempt
- A subscription to the SAP Certification exam, one attempt provides you a 12-month access to Certification Hub, where you can schedule one exam attempt over your subscription period. Your subscription is valid for all available exams in the Certification Hub. As this offer includes only one attempt, you can only use this attempt one time, whether the exam failed or passed.
- SAP Certification exams are remotely proctored via a webcam on your PC or laptop and you can schedule your exam 24/7 via Certification Hub.
- Successful examinees receive an SAP Certification digital badge for their accomplishment.
Both attempt packages could be purchased from the official SAP Training website https://training.sap.com/ .
Exam Charges for both comes like below & keep fluctuating approximately:-
| Six Attempt | US Doller ~500 $ | INR ~50,000 |
| One Attempt | US Doller ~200 $ | INR ~20,000 |
To Purchase above the exam package you will be required to enter your official company information along with your personal information. if your exam is sponsored you may indicate it there while filling. Payment could be done via various methods.
Once you purchased it, You will receive an SAP Training Confirmation email and the purchase receipt invoice copy.
Now To schedule your SAP Certification exam, you may go to https://training.sap.com/access and log on with your email address or with your SAP user ID.
There is a certain prerequisite before you schedule an exam from your home. Your PC must have these:-
- Webcam
- Microphone or headset
- Broadband connection
- The software Questionmark Secure must have to be downloaded and installed on the PC.
Your Home environment setup should meet the following:-
As There are strict rules concerning the environment in which you will take your exam. The proctor (Exam monitor) will check the environment prior to releasing the exam. An appropriate testing environment means:
- You must be alone in the room and will not be disturbed during your exam
- The table or desk is clear of any materials
- The room must be quiet
- Your cellphone must be switched off and stowed away out of sight
- Any desk phones must be disconnected or blocked for incoming calls
The exam Appointment tab will allow you to choose an exam out of all valid exam lists in the language of your choice from the options available and the Time in your preferred Time Zone (local).
An Exam link will be shared with the candidate prior to 10-15 minutes or one could join directly from the join now link from the exam dashboard in the portal.
The Proctor will ask you some basic questions and take you to the exam rules, Check your Valid Identity and all necessary room conditions, and ask the candidate to rotate the PC camera in 360 Degree View to make sure of a suitable environment and clean desk.
During the Exam one must use only the mouse, No keyboard inputs allowed/Screen switch. You will be monitored online on video till the exam finishes. One can finish the exam in as much time as he/she needs within 3 hours time a total of 80 questions in 180 minutes. The candidate is allowed to change the theme from light to dark & font size only beside the Review option anytime.
Exam results will come as soon as the candidate ends the exam. It will contain marks scored in each section that obtained marks. one copy of this detail is also sent via email. At last, Certificates could be downloaded from the website https://www.credly.com/ .
Happy SAP Certification!
References: SAP official
