no no..the course is 30k++ on average but the exam itself cost is very much cheaper..I heard that SAP basis exam cost 1.8k..so i think the rest should be around the same price..if you fail the exam, you will need to pay for the exam fee again..

well, in general the course is VERY expensive but the exam is very much cheaper..For them to be certified, they have to take an exam right? If not, how can you be certified. Just attending the course is not enough as most people will just sleep in the class. The class is conducted just like normal office hours. 8-9 hours on average and it is very tiring as well.

I do think that both SAP support and SAP service desk analyst points = system administrator..or in SAP, they call it SAP admin..
As far as I know, only SAP basis does these kind of job. SAP basis is on technical part of SAP...and usually, SAP technical is not as well paid as the functional. But it would provide you with good understanding of the whole operations of SAP...and it is not like you cannot jump from technical to functional...

@any one please correct me if i'm wrong~~

@ hElEn Wen
i can't really answer that...but i think it does not really matter of which module you are taking as long as you love what you are doing.......

hi guys,
I'm just wondering is there any SAP talk/conference here in malaysia..like hacker halted thingy~

is there any specific website that I can check to get info on such matter???
Thanks~

let say I want to check where and when is the next talk on SAP related matters, where should I go?

thanks guys~

I'm not sure if it has anything to do with it but I really think you should go. PwC is a big company and having them in you CV can be really2 helpful

@HybridMaestro

I suggest you wait for 2-3 months as working on a big project will give you lots of knowledge~ eventually you will need experience working on a project to demand salary when you are hopping. But if you do get offer to work on other projects, that is a different case..

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Added on October 12, 2010, 6:40 pmit is a simple yes

This post has been edited by optyx_spider: Oct 12 2010, 06:40 PM

@badzeugene

What I meant by "simple yes" is, having a cert is definite an advantage you have over those who do not have. Although I'm new in these field, I can see the main reason why companies(esp outsourcing com) want people with cert .mainly because they want to promote their company to their possible client. And in order for a company to be SAP business partner, the staff have to be certified(I'm not sure all or just a certain percentage)

This post has been edited by optyx_spider: Oct 13 2010, 02:50 PM

People are saying that functional earns more..how much more I'm not sure but I think SAP basis is quite handsomely paid as well. So if functional earns more, they must be super rich.

To get 5 figures in MNC it is quite easy (esp if you have 4-5 years exp)..hahahaha...but it all depends on your skills and technical knowledge..

It depends on which industry the MNC is involved in. If the MNC is Shell(not IT based), you should expect supporting roles. If IBM or Atos Origin (IT/SAP outsourcing comp), you might get to do projects/consulting as well...= anyone care to comment on this. XD

This post has been edited by optyx_spider: Oct 14 2010, 04:24 PM

all i know is one guy from my dept used to be an abaper, was paid 800/day when he was doing consulting. But that guy is damn good so maybe he deserves the pay ( or maybe he lied to me) ..the rest, I have no idea.

You dont need to do programming ..unless u are a ABAP..thats a different case. If your company is sending u for a MDEC course, you will need to answer some test.

cant really answer that ..but i think will be yes but not directly. Meaning you have to work with a company that is using abap first. later apply for abap position

I have to say that in every field, SAP included, you are paid based on your knowledge and nego. skill. So if you know more, you will be paid more. Going thru a project cycle is the best way top gain knowledge. So I say, yes you are in the right track to get good money. But it depends on how much passion you have as well, so times when your only motivation is monetary reward, the does not really help with your work.

In most situation freshies need SAP training and the training is "paid" by the company = that explains the bond..

the company will eventually find reasons to bond you..you maybe required to attend another training...hahaha


by the way SAP seniors = is it relevant if I'm taking ITIL certification??..if not can any of you suggest any cheap2 course (below 5k) hahahah

many thanks zalmerox/mcbarney666..I'm in support environment, so ITIL will be it~

Do you think Siemens use SAP?
most likely yes.but most prolly they outsourced it

there are companies that are willing to take fresh grads and send them for SAP training..like accenture, axon and t-systems..but of course with bonding la..