AbacusConsulting - About Us

Frequently Asked Questions

Q) What is SAP and what does it stand for?

A) As of January 2009, SAP, a publicly traded company, had over 51,800 employees in over 120 countries, and more than 76,000 customers around the world. SAP is the worldwide market leader in CRM, ERP and Supply Chain Software. SAP Business Suite is SAP's offering for the large enterprises worldwide.

SAP stands for "Systems, Applications and Products in data processing".

Q) Who is AbacusConsulting and what is their relationship with SAP?

A) AbacusConsulting is the largest consulting, technology and outsourcing firm in Pakistan, with global alliances and affiliations. Our strategic intent is to create value for our clients and to bring competitive advantage to their activities. We meet their needs by combining our international capabilities and local market knowledge with our extensive range of skills and industry expertise.

In line with our vision and goal, AbacusConsulting has strategic alliance with SAP Malaysia to offer SAP Consulting and Education Services in Pakistan.

Q) I don't have prior experience in SAP. Which SAP course
      is suitable for my career?

A) The key is to select a training course that is well aligned with your professional qualification and experience. Let's say you are a Java developer then getting training in a functional course is not the right approach for you. There are technical courses available such as ABAP and this can be a good logical enhancement of your career skills. Adding new skills that logically enhances your core competencies is the right approach.

Q) Is "e" learning the best model to take SAP Academy?

A) We believe so. Worldwide more than 1,300 students have taken the SAP eAcademy and the statistics show that more than 74% pass the final certification exam. The passing percentage has increased due to the eAcademy and is 30% higher than the old instructor led SAP Academy model.

This is due to the following reasons:

You can learn at your own schedule, and at your own pace.

• No dependence on other student's progress.
• No dependence on the instructor's knowledge and experience.
• You can always review the lessons at your own convenience.

Q) Is the SAP Certificate recognized internationally?

A) Yes, after passing the SAP Certification Exam, you will be given an official SAP Certificate from SAP Germany. This SAP Certificate is recognized internationally.

Q) I am working and very busy on weekdays, but I truly want
      to learn SAP?

A) The initial SAP Training Center timing is 9AM to 5PM, seven days a week, and will be increased as demand increases.

Q) Could AbacusConsulting help in arranging hotel / accommodation
      for those coming from out of town, or overseas?

A) Yes, if you need help, we will help you find a clean and comfortable apartment that is within 15 minutes walking distance from our training center.

Q) Do I have to bring my own laptop or equipments for the training?

A) You do not need to bring your laptop. We will provide you with a desktop PC in our training center to get you connected to the SAP servers.

Q) Can I take the lesson from home?

A) No, you will need to come to our training center to access the content and to do the exercises. This is because we need to connect to SAP servers around the world, and to protect the SAP intellectual properties.

Q) Will I get printed materials?

Yes, you will get SAP training material which you can take home.

Q) Who can help me if I have a question during my training?

A) You can use "Doubt Pad" service in the Learning System. The answer will be given to you within 24 hours. If the problem is still not solved, then the SAP Subject Matter expert will contact you and assist you via live chat, application sharing and netmeeting on one-on-one basis.

Q) Will it take more than 4 months to complete the SAP Course?

No, 4 months, or 200 hours whichever comes first will be sufficient for you to complete your SAP course.

Q) What is the registration process?

A) Please come to our office in Lahore or Karachi and give your contact details, and deposit the training fee and we will register you for the eAcademy. We will notify you when we receive your login ID and password (Approx. 5-10 days) and you can start your SAP training.

Q) How do I pay the training fee?

To confirm your place in the academy pay your training fee in full in favor of AbacusConsulting Technology (Pvt) Limited. The payment can be in US Dollars, or the equivalent in Pakistani Rupees based on the exchange rate on the day payment is made. We have following payment methods:

• Cash
• Bank cheque
• Bank draft
• Electronic fund transfer (Contact us to get the bank details)

Q) What is the SAP “PT” number?

A) This is a unique ID number generated per candidate on any course enrolment by SAP.

Q) What is the pass rate?

A) The overall pass rate is 70%.

Q) When do I get to know my exam result?

A) The candidate sees the result immediately after completing the exam. These results are then sent to SAP AG for final verification and uploading.

Q) What if I fail the SAP Certification Exam, can I retake it?

A) The certification is not managed by AbacusConsulting and is managed directly by SAP. After completing the eAcademy, you have three attempts to take the exam and pass. If you don't pass, then you register for the retake and pay the exam fee of $600 for each retake.

If you don't pass after three attempts, you must repeat the eAcademy again by paying the training fee again.

Q) How long after taking the exam will I receive my certificate?

A) Once the exam results have been verified by SAP AG and the qualifications uploaded, the certificates be issued. All certificates will be posted to the candidate as per the address supplied while registration. It could take approximately 4-5 weeks before the certificates can be issued.

Q) When do I receive my Certification ID card?

A) The student Certification ID Cards are issued by SAP AG. AbacusConsulting has no control over the creation or distribution of the Certification cards. It could take approximately 6 months before you receive your card.

Q) Does AbacusConsulting offer an internship program to
      successful candidates?

A) AbacusConsulting offers an internship of 4 to 6 weeks to newly certified consultant of “AbacusConsulting SAP Academy” to experience real time implementation with our consultants.

Q) Does AbacusConsulting offer a job to successful candidates?

A) Yes, AbacusConsulting may hire successful candidates if they have relevant educational and industry specific knowledge.

Q) Can I obtain a list of certified consultants?

A) No, this information is confidential and not released.

Q) Can I get certified in more than one area of SAP?

A) Yes, it depends on your level of business experience as well as SAP experience.

Q) Will I be a consultant at the end of the Academy Training?

A) Don't assume that you'll be able to straight away get into an attractive full time position in SAP. Investing in your training is an initial step but prepare yourself for a rigorous self marketing afterwards. At the end of the Academy you will be classed as a junior consultant, having to work under the guidance of a senior consultant. It is the matter of growth opportunities and according to IT salary survey SAP consultants are highly paid in the industry.

Q) Does AbacusConsulting help me find a job after completing
      the Academy Training?

A) Yes, AbacusConsulting can only assist successful candidates in job hunting. However we don't guarantee job placements in any organization.

Q) How do I become an SAP Consultant?

A) Business experience in the relevant area is of the utmost importance. There are various areas in which one can become an SAP Consultant, e.g. Human Resources, Procurement, Supply Chain Management, Customer Relationship Management and many more. You can contact our SAP Education Consultant who can assist you in planning your career.