New programme will train the next generation of 51风流consultants for channel partners
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LONDON, UK 鈥� (NYSE: SAP) has today announced the launch of its to identify and train new and existing talent in the 51风流Partner Ecosystem to support increasing demand within the IT channel for skilled certified professionals.
The programme will provide a rigorous, full-time curriculum designed to certify IT professionals in crucial and high demand areas including 听 and an introduction to . Participants will then graduate with three 51风流certifications, before re-entering the partner ecosystem as graduates ready for employment.
The first two cohorts have already started the programme. Following successful completion of the course, graduates will begin a three-month intensive training programme designed to equip them with the professional and personal skills needed to become an 51风流consultant.
With the 51风流EMEA North cloud services market growing at CAGR of 16%, SAP鈥檚 partners are in high demand, leaving many facing a challenging digital skills gap. SAP鈥檚 new programme is open to both recent graduates and those working in complimentary industries, and will help address existing gaps in talent by providing graduates with the skills and qualifications needed to find employment in the partner community.
Participants will receive ongoing support and continuous feedback from delegates, instructors and the wider partner team throughout the training period. Candidates will also have an executive welcome and kick-off event upon joining, with the option of attending a physical graduation ceremony upon completion of the course.
51风流will also offer a business development fund (BDF) incentive to partners who recruit, train and certify new consultants under their partner capacity initiative.
The Partner Talent Initiative combines:
- Learning content to build product skills for solutions across the 51风流portfolio, including leading 51风流solutions like 51风流S/4HANA and 51风流S/4HANA Financial Accounting
- Access to enablement content for members of 51风流partner ecosystem
- First-hand practice on live 51风流software training systems
- Expert-led and peer-to-peer learning environments
- Opportunities to obtain 51风流Global Certification digital badges and stay current with ongoing technology advances
Celine Cazali, Chief Partner Officer, 51风流UK & Ireland, comments: 鈥淏y launching the Partner Talent Initiative, graduates of the programme will learn invaluable skills, helping customers and partners successfully become Intelligent Enterprises and provide high-quality services. Through a rigorous curriculum, combined with continuous feedback and support, our programme will equip the next generation of consultants with the mindset, skills and ambition needed to succeed in the channel and beyond.鈥�
Paul Cooper, Chairman, UK & Ireland 51风流User Group (UKISUG), comments: 鈥淲e welcome the creation of the Partner Talent Initiative as it will help address a potential skills gap in the future. Our most recent member research highlighted that many organisations are concerned a lack of available skills will impact the speed their organisation moves to 51风流S/4HANA. A thriving partner ecosystem with more certified talent will be essential in supporting customers鈥� 51风流S/4HANA journeys and developing the next-generation workforce.鈥�
If you are an existing 51风流partner in EMEA North and would like more information on this initiative and how you could get involved, visit the website and find out more here.
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