Sapprojectmanager Course
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Learn how to become a SUCCESSFUL SAP Project Manager from top SAP experts with more than 20 years of project experts
Last updated 2022-01-10 | 4.7
- Understand the key Challenges in SAP Projects- The course will explain in details every deliverable and activity that are needed in a successful SAP project using ASAP
- The course includes Templates
- Detailed Worksheets and Tools to allow you to successfully manage your project
What you'll learn
* Requirements
* You should already be familiar with general Project Management processes* Ideally you have had previous taken a Project Management coordination
* Project Management
* or Team lead role
* Ideally
* you have worked on an IT project before as part of the project member
Description
Learn from our global top SAP experts with more than 20 years of working SAP experience how to make you a Successful SAP Project Manager.
In this course, they will share their best practice and secrets on how to make SAP projects successful from delivering some of the world's largest and most complex SAP projects
What our students are saying
"After following these videos from start to finish, I feel like I participated in an SAP full lifecycle implementation project; an excellent presentation and the presenter seems fully knowledgeable of the product and the business process. I would like to see more presentations from him".Diallo Hassimiou
"I just started this course, but from what I have covered so far, I am on my way to becoming a 5 star SAP PM".Laurson Riviere
"Excellent course. I enjoy the way the course was organized and the instructor's clarity". Angel M. Romero Jr.
"This course motivated me to become an SAP Project Manager and I hope soon to be able to put the knowledge to use in my first project". Barbara Golder
The course is structured into the following areas to follow the phases and key milestones of an SAP Project:
Introduction to SAP Projects and SAP Project Management tools
The Accelerated SAP (ASAP®) Methodology V8
Project Preparations & SAP Business Blueprint design
SAP Realization and Final Preparation phases of your
Project “Go-Live”
Roll-out
Operation and Support
What will you get from the course?
High-quality Video lessons
Downloadable handouts to ALL lectures
Practice exercises & worksheets
Test your knowledge quiz
Learning guide to make you a successful Project Manager
The course will provide detailed training in how to successfully manage SAP projects, but the course is not a preparation course for taking the SAP Associate Project Manager certification (C_PM_71)successfully manage SAP projects, but course is not a preparation course for taking the SAP Associate Project Manager certification (C_PM_71)
Who this course is for:
- This course is for New and Existing Project Managers who would like to understand in details on how to successfully implement SAP Project
- The course will explain in details every deliverable and activity that are needed in an successful SAP project using ASAP
Course content
12 sections • 70 lectures
Course Introduction Preview 05:55
In this video we will introduce you to the content and structure of the course
Who are we Preview 03:20
This lecture will let you get to know who SuccessLearner is and how it was all started.
Our training approach Preview 04:13
This lecture will introduce you to the SuccessLearner approach to learning and explain how you will learn from our courses.
SAP Expert Forum (Instant Access) Preview 00:18
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:16
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
SAP project challenges Preview 14:48
In this video, we will introduce you to some of the key challenges associated with managing SAP projects
The video is divided into the following topics
What typically makes SAP projects fail?
What is the impact when SAP projects fail?
What makes the SAP project successful?
When does an SAP project normally get into trouble?
Project Management Challenges of the future Preview 09:17
In this video, we will introduce you to the key challenges facing Project managers in the future.
The video is divided into the following topics
Classical Project Management
Is the change necessary?
The Project Manager of the future
How to become a Project manager of the Future?
EXERCISE: Establishing your SAP experience profile Preview 00:08
In this exercise, we will establish your SAP experience profile. Throughout the course, we will be referring back to this so we recommend you complete the exercise before moving on to the next lecture.
The common types of SAP projects and their key deliverables Preview 10:53
In this video, you will learn about the different types of SAP Projects, the project phases of each type, and some of the typical milestones in an SAP project.
This video is divided into the following topics
What are the key types of SAP projects?
What are the key phases of SAP projects?
What are the key milestones of SAP projects?
EXERCISE: SAP Project Attributes Preview 00:10
The objectives of this worksheet are to assess your knowledge and experience of SAP projects and in particular some of the myths and facts of SAP Projects
The worksheet will be as a reference throughout the course so we recommend keeping it readily available.
Project management System for SAP Projects Preview 09:55
In this video, you will be introduced to what a Project Management System is, why it is important, and how a PMS can support you becoming a successful SAP Project Manager.
The video is divided into the following topics
What is a Project Management System (PMS)?
Why is having a PMS Important?
How can a PMS be established?
Our experience with using a PMS?
SAP Project Tools Preview 16:57
In this video, you will learn when and how a Tool strategy should be developed for your project as well as we will introduce you to some of the tool options available
The video is divided into the following topics
What is a Tool strategy?
What are the steps for developing Tool Strategy?
How and when should a Tool strategy be developed?
Tool options – Application Lifecycle management
EXERCISE: Why do SAP Projects Fail? Preview 00:17
The objectives of this worksheet are to dive deeper into analyzing the SAP project Challenges based on your SAP experience profile, which you have created in a previous exercise.
The end goal to identify reasons for why SAP projects fail so we can take action to prevent it from happening on your project.
The worksheet will be as a reference throughout the course so we recommend keeping it readily available.
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:10
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
The ASAP way of implementing SAP Preview 16:45
In this video, we explain the objective of the ASAP Methodology and how the ASAP Methodology has evolved.
The video is divided into the following topics
Characteristics of an SAP project
Challenges of Implementing SAP
The objective of the ASAP Methodology
The evolution of the ASAP methodology
ASAP Methodology Terms and Abbreviations WORKSHEET Preview 1 page
This downloadable worksheet will provide you with an overview of the key Terms and Abbreviations for the ASAP Methodology
The ASAP Methodology Taxonomy Preview 10:28
In this video, we will explain the ASAP Methodology Taxonomy
The video is divided into the following topics
The key components of the ASAP Methodology
The ASAP Methodology Taxonomy
The Target Audience for the ASAP Methodology Preview 06:34
In this video, we will explain the Target Audience for the ASAP Methodology and the key ASAP Project roles.
The video is divided into the following topics
Who is the Target Audience?
The ASAP Project Roles
The Key Project roles to access the ASAP Methodology
The Benefits of using the ASAP Methodology Preview 13:12
In this video, we explain the common challenges in SAP projects and the Benefits of using the ASAP Methodology.
The video is divided into the following topics
Characteristics of an SAP project
Challenges in SAP projects
The Benefits of using the ASAP Methodology
The ASAP Phases & Deliverables Preview 18:32
In this video, we will explain the ASAP Phases & Deliverable in the ASAP Methodology in detail.
The video is divided into the following topics
The ASAP Implementation phases
The Key Deliverables of each ASAP phase
Test your Knowledge
This quiz will test you knowledge and will recommend relevant lectures as needed to ensure your have the best possible understanding of the course.
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:20
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
Initiating your SAP project Preview 16:34
In this video, you will learn the steps to successfully initiate your project to ensure you have the right foundation for managing your project to success.
The video is divided into the following topics
Initiating your project what does it mean?
How to authorized you as the Project Manager?
Why authorizing the Project Manager is important?
The Business Case Preview 08:38
In this video, you will learn the importance of having a clear Business Case defined for your project as well as the key considerations when developing your projects a Business Case.
The video is divided into the following topics
Why is having a Business case important?
What should a Business Case contain?
The Project Charter Preview 13:50
In this video, you will learn the importance of having a Project Charter document developed as well as the steps needed to do so successfully.
The video is divided into the following topics
What is a Project Charter
What does a Project Charter contain?
Why is having a Project Charter important?
Key roles in your project team Preview 17:09
In this video, you will learn the key project roles in a typical SAP Project delivery team and their main responsibilities
The video is divided into the following topics
How to determine the roles required for your project?
What are the key roles in an SAP project team?
What is the main responsibility of each role?
How are the project roles interlinked with other stakeholders?
Establishing the project Team Preview 21:11
In this video, you will learn the best practice approach for establishing a high performing team for your project
The video is divided into the following topics
What are the project roles I need?
When will I need my team to start?
On-boarding and Off-boarding
Team building & Project kick-off
Known success factors for teamwork
Managing Global Teams Preview 15:47
In this video, you will learn how to effectively work with, and manage global teams on your project
The video is divided into the following topics
Globalization and Global Projects
What are the challenges of working with global teams?
How to best prepare yourself for “working global”
Project infrastructure and Standards Preview 12:15
In this video, you will learn the best practice approach for establishing the project infrastructure and standards for supporting your project
The video is divided into the following topics
Project facilities
Project standards
Project infrastructure
The core Project Management processes in SAP projects Preview 08:47
In this video, you will learn about the core project management processes that must be established and managed to achieve a successful project result
The video is divided into the following topics
Project Management Frameworks
The Core Project Management Processes
Establishing a realistic and manageable schedule Preview 19:32
In this video, you will learn how to develop a detailed project schedule that is achievable for your project
The video is divided into the following topics
The components of a project schedule
The process for establishing a realistic and manageable schedule
Estimating best practice
Scope, Issue and Risk management Preview 19:32
In this video you will learn how to successfully manage project Scope, Scope changes as well as how to successfully identify and manage Issues & RISKs on your project
The video is divided into the following topics
Scope Management
RISK Management
Issue Management
Controlling Project Quality, Reporting Progress and Sign-off Preview 22:36
In this video, you will learn about how to ensure the quality of your project deliverables, report project progress on your project as well as important. but often forgotten duty of the Project manager which is to ensure deliverables and phases are signed-off.
The video is divided into the following topics
Quality Assurance
Project Controlling & Reporting
Project sign-off
How to get to the TO-BE design also called SAP Business Blueprint Preview 08:15
In this video, you will learn the steps you as the Project Manager need to ensure is executed for completing a successful SAP Business Blueprint design
The video is divided into the following topics
From the AS-IS to the TO-BE Business Blueprint process
What is the Business Blueprint and what is it NOT?
The AS-IS Analysis Preview 15:42
In this video, you will learn how to establish the AS-IS Analysis
The video is divided into the following topics
The Purpose and benefit of the AS-IS analysis
Best Practice doing the As-Is Analysis
The AS-IS Analysis Document
The Critical Milestones and Sign-offs Preview 08:39
In this video, you will learn about the critical milestones that must be achieved during the Business Blueprint design phase, as well as how to successfully get your design signed-off by all project stakeholders
The video is divided into the following topics
The Business Blueprint milestones
The Business Blueprint sign-off process
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:16
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
Configuring your solution in SAP Preview 19:52
In this video, we will share our lessons learned and best practice on how to successfully get your proposed design configured in SAP as well as how to control and manage the progress.
The video is divided into the following topics
After the Business Blueprint Design
The Configuration process
Controlling the process
Configuration and Developments documentation
The ABAP development strategy and scope Preview 30:06
In this video, you will learn about how to define the right ABAP development scope and strategy for your project as well as how to effectively manage your development teams
The video is divided into the following topics
ABAP Development strategy
ABAP development process
ABAP development estimate and planning
ABAP Development controlling
How to estimate your development effort Preview 15:06
In this video, you will learn about how to best estimate your development effort
The video is divided into the following topics
Development approach
The R I C E F W development categories
Development Estimation Model
The SAP Technical System landscape Preview 15:40
In this video, you will learn the importance of ensuring your SAP Technical System Landscape is properly designed and managed on your project
The video is divided into the following topics
What is defined as the SAP System landscape
When and how is the SAP System landscape established
How to manage and document your SAP System landscape
Design, Test and Controlling of SAP Authorizations Preview 23:21
In this video, you will learn our best practice on how to design and execute the right SAP Authorization strategy for your project.
The video is divided into the following topics
The Authorization Strategy design
Configuring your Authorization design
Managing your Authorization design
Training of your team, Trainers, and End-users Preview 25:01
In this video, you will learn how to design plan and execute the right SAP Training strategy for your project to ensure all project stakeholder has the training required.
The video is divided into the following topics
The Training Strategy design
What are the Training needs for your project
How to successfully execute and manage the training
How to get your solution successfully tested Preview 14:13
In this video, you will learn how to design, plan and execute the right SAP Testing strategy for your project to ensure you have a successfully tested SAP solution
The video is divided into the following topics
The Testing Strategy design
What are the Testing needs for your project
How to manage the Testing execution
Data Conversion and Migration strategy Preview 12:36
In this video, you will learn how to design, plan and execute the right SAP data conversion and migration strategy for your project to ensure your solution contains a consistent data set at go-live
The video is divided into the following topics
Data Conversion Scope and Strategy
Key Data Conversion Activities
How to successfully execute your Conversion Strategy
Data Quality and SAP Preview 15:01
In this video we will share our lessons learned and best practice regarding the impact “bad” data quality can have to an SAP project as well as the activities that if implemented can ensure correct data
The video is divided into the following topics
The importance of Data Quality in SAP
The Data Quality strategy
Data Quality activities
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:08
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
Prepare for “Go-Live” Preview 08:39
In this video, you will learn how to plan for the cut-over activities for your go-live as well as get our lessons learned to the do and don’ts. Such as when is the best time to plan your project go-live
The video is divided into the following topics
What are the main Go-Live preparation activities?
Timing of the go-live?
Executing the Cut-over activities Preview 07:01
In this video, you will learn how to execute and control your cut-over activities during one of the most critical periods on the project.
The video is divided into the following topics
The cut-over plan
Executing and controlling your cut-over activities
The Go/No Go decision Preview 16:10
In this video, you will learn how to plan for the cut-over activities for your go-live as well as we will share our lessons learned for making a Go/No go decision
The video is divided into the following topics
The Go-Live assessment
The Go / No-Go decision process
The Change Management challenges that comes with SAP Preview 16:25
In this video, you will learn about the Change Management challenges that are part of every SAP project as well as how to successfully manage these.
The video is divided into the following topics
Introduction to Change Management
The SAP Change Management Challenges
The SAP Change Management Activities
The first day Preview 11:42
In this video, you will learn about the key actions that need to happen before turning on the new SAP system as well as the what needs to happen in the weeks that follow your Go-Live
The video is divided into the following topics
Before the Go-Live
The first day
After the Go-Live
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:07
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
Rolling out your Solution Preview 21:19
In this video, you will learn about the most common SAP roll-outs scenarios, approaches, key considerations when rolling out your solution
The video is divided into the following topics
The roll-out options
What roll-out approach to take
How to initiate your roll-out
The country challenges – The world in still diverse Preview 24:33
In this video, we will share our lessons learned from rolling out Local, Regional and Global SAP solutions
The video is divided into the following topics
The roll-out Country Challenges
The roll-out do’s and don’t’s
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:09
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
Building your support team Preview 19:48
In this video, you will learn how to build a support team for supporting your solution after go-live.
The video is divided into the following topics
That support is required for running SAP
Different support options
How can a support team be established
Success criteria's for effective support of your solution
Outsourcing and selecting the right vendor for the job Preview 11:49
In this video, we will share with you some best practices for Vendor selection should you want to outsource your support.
The video is divided into the following topics
The outsourcing challenges
Best Practices for Vendor selection
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:06
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
Time for an upgrade Preview 15:06
In this video we will share with you our recommendation to the question in every IT project “should I upgrade, when is it time to upgrade and how?”
The video is divided into the following topics
Why and When to upgrade?
What to upgrade to?
Do’s and Don’t’s when upgrading SAP
Useful Upgrade tools
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:13
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
How to make your SAP Project successful Preview 09:32
In this video, we will provide you with a detailed understanding of what it takes to make an SAP Project Successful
EXERCISE: SAP Project Success Criteria Preview 00:09
The objectives of this worksheet are to establish an understanding of the success criteria of SAP projects based on your situation and experience.
The worksheet will be as a reference throughout the course so we recommend keeping it readily available.
EXERCISE: SAP Project Readiness Assessment Preview 00:08
The objectives of this worksheet are to guide you through an assessment exercise where you as the Project Manager can assess your Project health in relation to lessons learned from failed SAP Project
The Project Manager Preview 15:09
In this video, we will provide you with a detailed understanding of what it takes to be a Successful SAP Project Manager
EXERCISE: Project Management Capability Assessment Preview 00:13
The objectives of this worksheet are to provide an assessment exercise where you as the Project Manager can assess your readiness and skills for managing successful SAP Projects
The Assessment will help you to reflect on your current PM skill level and where you should focus you learning on to further develop your skills
Learning objectives & Section structure Preview 00:11
Understand the Learning objectives and Structure of the section
The birth of Agile Preview 07:16
In this video, we will explain the birth of Agile
Introduction to SAP Activate Preview 06:40
In this video, we will introduce you will be introduced to the New Agile SAP Activate methodology.
Special BONUS offer Preview 00:08
Are you ready to become an expert in the new SAP Activate Methodology?