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No, really. I have wanted to be certified in SAP Business Workflow since the first time I heard about Certification - probably back in 2000 or so. There were always reasons why it couldn't happen. No travel budget, too busy with project work. Then, whoops! SAP stopped offering the certification exam.
Bummer.
But apparently, there are some people who still value SAP Workflow skills, and thought this certification was valuable. Such as 73% of the respondents to the 2010 ASUG SAP Business Workflow Survey. You can see more of the survey results here.
Still, SAP needed some more encouragement to bring back the Certification, and thankfully, there are enough supporters out there who did just that - encouraged SAP to bring it back.
I was totally surprised this morning (while having my coffee and trying to wake up) I was browsing the SCN forums - which really *is* how I spend the first few moments of the day - and saw a post with a link to the SAP Training site in the UK, with the schedule for the SAP Workflow Certification Exam. <coffee out the nose>
Say, what?
It's true, I checked the US training site, and there it was... The coveted C_BITWF_73 schedule.
So now that the certification is back, I have one question for *you* - which one will I see you at? And wish me luck, OK?
Susan Keohan
is a workflow developer for MIT Lincoln Laboratory, ASUG Volunteer, and SAP Mentor.
My opinions are not necessarily those of my employer. Reproduction of my material outside of the sap.com domain is STRICTLY PROHIBITED.
How about you, are you Certifiable?
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- C_BITWF_73 not available in India.
2012-01-11 05:42:59 Gautam Mahapatra Business Card [Reply]
C_BITWF_73 not available in India.- C_BITWF_73 not available in India.
2012-01-11 06:43:49 Susan Keohan Business Card [Reply]
Hi Gautam,
That's a shame. Have you thought to contact your local SAP education office to inquire?
You never know until you try :)
Sue
- All d best:)
2012-01-10 23:58:44 nabheet madan Business Card [Reply]
Hey Susan
thanks for the Info:):) Nail the exam:):)
Nabheet- All d best:)
2012-01-11 03:04:40 Susan Keohan Business Card [Reply]
Ha, thanks Nabheet!
Have not scheduled it yet - but just the fact that SAP is offering it again means the world to me.
How about you? Will you sign up?
Cheers,
Sue
- Good Luck
2012-01-10 21:47:23 Tom Cenens Business Card [Reply]
Hello Sue
Good luck with the workflow certification.
I will have to bug SAP again because I still don't have a voucher that is usable (from Top Contributor award). Once I get that I'll try another certification although I question the true value of the more Technical topic certifications.
Kind regards
Tom- Good Luck
2012-01-11 03:03:00 Susan Keohan Business Card [Reply]
Hi Tom,
Yes, use that voucher!
I will look at this as I do a speaking experience - no, not like 'I'd rather be dead' - but it takes preparation, review, etc. And those activities will probably uncover something new to try, or at least reinforce previous experiences.
Cheers,
Sue
- Good Luck
2012-01-10 23:59:22 Tom Van Doorslaer Business Card [Reply]
Arr bugger...
You just made me realize that my certification voucher for 2011 expired.
but there's a good reason why I lost track of it.
- couldn't find any interesting certifications on technical topics.
- I always questioned the value of certifications.
The worse developers I have ever met, had "ABAP Certified" on their resume. Because of those few bad experiences, whenever someone comes in and says "Hi, I'm ABAP certified", I'm tempted to revoke their developer key. The funny thing is that some of the best developers I have ever met were also ABAP certified, but they never mentioned it. Most of those certifications are multiple choice anyway and don't say much about someones true knowledge on the subject.
I'm Cisco CCNA cerified and don't know the first thing of configuring a Cisco router. I did when I was still in college, but even then I pobably didn't deserve the certification. But it was multiple choice, so I had no problem to select the right answer. Logical thinking is all you need.
I agree that a certification is a nice achievement for yourself, and some companies still value certifications. So yes, there is probably still enough reason to get one (or more).
Personally though, I value project experience and personal skills/attitude much higher (like creative thinking, being solution oriented).- Good Luck
2012-01-11 02:57:24 Susan Keohan Business Card [Reply]
Hi Tom,
The debate over practical experience .vs classroom experience is always interesting, and there is no doubt my vote would fall on the real-world experience side.
OTOH, a personal objective to achieve? Always a good thing!
But please, let me keep my developer key, OK?
Sue- Good Luck
2012-01-11 04:07:09 Tom Van Doorslaer Business Card [Reply]
Well,... ok, because you ask so nicely
and because you are taking the exam for the right reasons and with the experience to back you up
Go get them! :-)
- Good luck!
2012-01-10 12:27:48 Karin Tillotson Business Card [Reply]
Good luck with the exam Sue - I am positive you will ace it!
Best Regards,
Karin Tillotson- Good luck!
2012-01-10 12:29:55 Susan Keohan Business Card [Reply]
Ha, well thanks! I am not so certain - particularly since I have not had SAP training on the topic in a *decade*.
- Good luck!
2012-01-12 00:31:16 Martin English Business Card [Reply]
1) yes you are certifiable :)
2) There's a book I saw at http://www.sap-press.com/products/Practical-Workflow-for-SAP-%282nd-Edition%29.html that may be usefull !!
- Good luck!
2012-01-10 17:12:04 Tammy Powlas Business Card [Reply]
Sue - you can do it and huge congrats to you and special thanks to the Great Ginger Gatling for all of her follow up.
and Monika S. in Germany :)
Super news.- Good luck!
2012-01-10 19:32:13 Susan Keohan Business Card [Reply]
Tammy, you and I both know - it really was the Fabulous Ginger Gatling working her magic, and the willingness on SAP's part to listen to what customers wanted. And Monika S (you know who you are)
Also, a shout out to all who filled out that survey - you gave us your time, and that's where it really counted.
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