SAP Activate Project manager vs PMP

[former_member600841]

What is SAP activate project manager certification. Can anyone from community explain me the advantage of SAP activate PM certification over PMP exam ? Which has more market value ?

[former_member759741]

Hello tejasnimbalkar9

SAP in year 2015 came up with its own project management approach called SAP S/4HANA. Later SAP introduced with "SAP Activate" which replaces all previous methodologies and is adapted from agile, scrum. To understand the SAP Activate methodology to a certain degree there were certification called The SAP Activate Project Manager Certification. This certification verifies the candidate’s competency in managing an SAP S/4HANA implementation project.

If you’re interested in purchasing SAP Activate Project Management Certification Guide, Use these references.

Where as earning a PMP Certification is the highest credential an individual can receive in the field of project management. This credential is one of the esteemed certifications offered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Here is the Complete Guide for the Latest PMP Certification Application Process-2021 for your reference.

I would suggest you to have a PMP certification first to make you understand basic concepts of project management and agile and Scrum frameworks. Later you can proceed with SAP Activate certification to understand the relationship between the Scrum and SAP Activate methodologies (incase you are going to undertake SAP implementation projects).

Hope this clears you the difference between two certifications.

Thanks,

Jennifer

[Ivan-Mirisola]

Hi tejasnimbalkar9,

SAP Activate Certificate is described here:

https://training.sap.com/certification/c_activate12-sap-certified-associate---sap-activate-project-m...

PMP is a generic Project Management certification. It certifies that the person has acquired the knowledge necessary to manage any type of project - including SAP implementation projects. The SAP Activate is methodology requires some specific knowledge on the tasks required for an SAP S/4HANA implementation project in addition to well known PMP tasks and Agile Methodology.

Each one has its own values and I would say they are complementary if your focus is on SAP implementation projects and you are a PMO or Project Manager. Notwithstanding, I would also add that is would be wise (not mandatory) to take the SAP Activate certification once you already have a PMP certification.

Best regards,
Ivan

[former_member600841]

Thanks, Ivan for your views. Can we say that it's emerging and has a future?, not specific to S/4 HANA transition but in general.

[Ivan-Mirisola]

Hi tejasnimbalkar9,

I wouldn't even start with that line of thought. SAP Activate is a methodology targeted to SAP implementation projects. Thus, it is assumed that you have SAP technologies to apply such methodology.

I guess what you want to know is if it is worth investing time and money on such a certification. My answer is, it depends on whether you are involved on an SAP implementation project or not at the moment or at the near future. This is not a methodology worth investing as a long term plan - as we never know what will be SAP in 10 or 20 years ahead. However, PMP is a proven certificate and it is valid for all kinds of projects. Thus, PMP should be considered a long term plan.

I would risk saying that if you foresee your short and mid term future holding positions as project manager of an SAP implementation project - it is highly recommended that you take a certification on SAP Activate night now. I mean now, because this could be the go or no-go for you to be accepted at such position in any SAP implementation project. But if you don't see any involvement with SAP projects, then I wouldn't recommend it.

And finally, if you don't have PMP yet, you must! And remember to take it before you take SAP Activate.

Best regards,
Ivan