Description
- The "SAP Certified Associate – SAP HCM for SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA" certification confirms that you have the essential skills in SAP Human Capital Management and demonstrates your understanding of the HCM solution as a consultant, whether using SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA. With this certification, you can practically apply these skills in projects under the guidance of an experienced consultant. It is a recommended entry-level qualification for consultants to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals of SAP HCM. Note: You can prepare for this certification through the SAP HCM curriculum. The courses in this curriculum are valid for both SAP HCM for SAP ECC and SAP S/4HANA. NOTE: SAP S/4HANA is not explicitly mentioned in the individual course titles.
Topic Areas
Please see below the list of topics that may be covered within this certification and the courses that cover them. Its accuracy does not constitute a legitimate claim; SAP reserves the right to update the exam content (topics, items, weighting) at any time.
Payroll 21% - 30%
Describe the Payroll business processes and how schemas are used
Configuration of Master Data 11% - 20%
Describe configuration using General Structures
Organizational Management 11% - 20%
Perform work activities around Organizational Management
SAP HCM Process Overview 11% - 20%
Describe the business processes associated with HCM and their integration with other SAP applications
HCM Reporting 11% - 20%
Outline some of the standard HR reports and how they are used
Configuration of Time Recording 11% - 20%
Configure the elements of Time Recording
SAP HCM in S/4HANA <= 10%
Explain concepts of HCM in S/4HANA
General Information
Exam Preparation
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