Information on SAP ABAP Certification

Hi Experts,

I am interested in doing SAP ABAP certification. As i Have One year of Experience in the same and

my company is not a Channel partner of SAP, Could you please let me know ,whether i am eligible

for an associate level exam or not (As i am not interested in undergoing Training).

If yes, what is the procedure to directly appear for the exam.As i have already started my preparation from past

month, thinking to appear for the exam ASAP. (Anyway i do have an idea about SAP Teched ).

Thanks

SAM