SAP Educate to Employ Program

This is a fully funded, remote, live-cohort program designed to train and certify participants as SAP Tech Finance Consultants. 

Key points include:

• Eligibility: You must be living in Germany and registered as unemployed (or soon to be) with the Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter. 

• Format: The course runs full-time, Monday to Friday from 9:00 to 18:00. It can last either 6 months (with internship) or 8 months (with optional German language training). 

• Application form https://form.jotform.com/242333872883363 

• Curriculum & Benefits: SAP certification in S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition and S/4HANA Cloud Financial Accounting, among others.

• Optionally add a 6-week business German language course.

• Hardware (laptop) provided and sent to your address.

• Mentorship and internship opportunities with SAP partner network. 

Admission Process:

• • Submit an application including your CV and motivation.

  • If eligible, you'll be invited for a call and then apply for a Bildungsgutschein (education voucher) with your unemployment advisor. StartSteps Digital Education

This is a highly structured pathway to transitioning into SAP Tech roles, especially in Finance, and is designed to bridge talent into employment within Germany's SAP ecosystem.

DSAG-Academy Collaboration: “SAP Educate to Employ” for Member Companies

If you're part of a DSAG member company (Deutschsprachige SAP Anwendergruppe):

• SAP, StartSteps, and DSAG-Academy run a similar 6-month program for career changers to become SAP Consultants. dsag.de

• Participants receive SAP certifications and are free of charge for DSAG members, who gain priority access to graduates through the TalentStart platform, facilitating direct hiring. dsag.de

This channel is particularly beneficial for employers looking to hire newly qualified SAP talent.

How to Proceed — Steps Overview

Step by Step Process:

1. Verify eligibility - Ensure you're registered with Agentur für Arbeit or Jobcenter and based in Germany.

2. Apply via StartSteps portal - Submit your application along with motivation, CV, and any required audio/video presentation. StartSteps Digital Education

3. Discuss a Bildungsgutschein - If accepted, work with your unemployment advisor to secure funding.

4. Complete the program - Engage full-time in training, earn your SAP certification, language skills, and gain practical experience through internship and mentorship opportunities.

5. Seek employment - Network via SAP ecosystem, DSAG’s TalentStart (if applicable), or directly after program completion.

Best of Luck