Microsoft Office driver's license and SAP Power User Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD)

Secure IT and MS Office skills are essential in professional life. While using SAP, you will also gain detailed knowledge in the handling of various purchasing processes and in the processing and execution of sales orders.
  • Certificates: Microsoft Office driver's license" certificate
    2 original SAP user certificates
  • Examination: Praxisbezogene Projektarbeiten mit Abschlusspräsentationen
    Modulprüfungen Microsoft Office Führerschein
    SAP-Anwenderzertifizierung UC_MM_S42023
    SAP-Anwenderzertifizierung UC_SD_S42023
  • Teaching Times: Full-time
    Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 3:35 p.m. (in weeks with public holidays from 8:30 a.m. to 5:10 p.m.)
  • Language of Instruction: German
  • Duration: 20 Weeks

Computer basics

Computer basics (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

The computer and its components

First steps in the browser (profiles, synchronization, privacy options)

Operating systems and software

Getting started with Windows 11 (clipboard history, virtual desktop)

Using Windows 11 apps

Working with desktop apps and windows

Getting to know File Explorer, file storage

Searching for and managing files and folders

Cloud storage (OneDrive/alternatives)

Making system settings

Useful apps

Printing with Windows 11

Important key combinations

Networks (WLAN, hotspot)

Access to public networks (VPN basics)

Password protection and data security management

Protection against viruses and malware

Ergonomic and environmental protection aspects

Comparison of classic search vs. AI response

Word processing with Microsoft Word

Word processing with Word (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Basics of text input and processing

Character, paragraph, page and document formatting

Numbering and structuring

Using format templates

Using tables, graphics and shapes

Saving, printing and protecting documents

Creating texts, letters and serial letters

Editing and correction functions

Designing page layouts and multi-page documents

Checking accessibility (ALT texts, check tool)

AI as a writing coach (shortening/rewording with clear style guidelines)

Spreadsheet calculation with Microsoft Excel

Spreadsheet calculation with Excel (full-time 10 days/part-time 20 days)

Basics of table editing

Working with formulas and functions

Formatting cells, editing and printing tables

Filling, moving and copying (auto-fill, flash preview)

Sorting and filtering data

Calculating with date and time

Creating and editing charts

Chart templates and chart layouts

Manage workbooks (sheet protection, workbook protection)

Use individual print settings

Using Excel templates

Formula help and troubleshooting with AI

Online basics with Internet browsers and Outlook

Online basics with Internet browsers and Outlook (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Internet, web and e-mail

Insight into the Internet

Working securely on the Internet (private mode, tracking protection, cookies)

Data protection and copyright

Online shopping and banking

Online communities and social networks

Getting to know Outlook

Creating and sending emails

Receiving and managing emails

Keeping track of emails (search, folders/categories)

Working with contacts and address book

Creating appointments and meetings

Create and manage tasks

Phishing analysis with AI based on anonymized sample emails

Presentations with Microsoft PowerPoint

Presentations with PowerPoint (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Get to know the user interface

Basics of working with presentations

Editing placeholders with text content

Copying and moving elements

Views and view areas

Working with different slide elements

Screen presentations

Text design (text fields, text markers, character formatting)

Using animations (transitions, music/sounds, video sequences, external links)

Working with your own templates (slide masters, design variants)

Printing and managing presentations

Creating and designing drawing objects

Using graphics and media clips

Placing and aligning objects

Organizational charts and other SmartArt graphics

Creating and designing diagrams

Accessibility (reading order, contrast, ALT texts)

Storyline design with AI

 

IT security

IT security (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

Basic knowledge of cybercrime

Dealing with data and security

Network structures

Security in networks

Software updates

Encryption and password protection (two-factor authentication, passkeys)

Common malware

Targeted protection against viruses and malware

Use antivirus software and firewall

Data protection and backups

Phishing emails and social engineering

Secure communication on the Internet

Security on the internet and when using online services and social media

Incident management and responding to security incidents

Social engineering simulator: Analyze AI-generated phishing emails with triggers

Databases with Microsoft Access

Databases with Access (full-time 5 days/part-time 10 days)

What is Access?

Working with databases

Creating and managing databases

Creating and editing tables

Entering and editing data in tables

Relationships between tables

Field properties (data types, validation rules)

Searching, replacing and sorting data

Working with filters

Entering and editing data in forms

Creating forms (manually)

Working with queries

Creating queries

Editing database objects

Creating reports and labels

Working with reports

Defining indices

Printing data

AI as query coach: planning and formulating queries

SAP Power User Materials Management (MM) and Sales and Distribution (SD)

S4H00 SAP S/4HANA Overview (approx. 4 days)

Overview of SAP S/4HANA

Navigation, SAP Fiori, SAP Business Client, SAP Logon

System-wide concepts with organizational units, master data and transactions

Overview of financial accounting and logistics modules, mapping of the respective processes in SAP

Reporting, system structure and migration

SAP service offerings


Artificial intelligence (AI) in the work process

Presentation of specific AI technologies

and possible applications in the professional environment


S4500 Business Processes Sourcing and Procurement (approx. 8 days)

Overview and navigation

Processes and corporate structure in procurement

Procurement process

Procurement master data

Stock material compared to consumables

Request via self-service

Extended transactions in procurement

Automated procurement process

Evaluations and analyses


S4600 Business Processes in Sales (approx. 8 days)

Navigation with Fiori

Company structures

Sales processes at a glance

Master data

Automatic data determination and scheduling

Availability check

Collective processing

Further processes in Sales

Complaints processing

Monitoring and sales analyses


S4520 Purchasing (approx. 10 days)

Master data

Sources of supply and conditions

Source determination

Optimized purchasing processing

Document release procedure

Special procurement processes

Supplier evaluation

Further selected topics


S4525 Consumption-based scheduling and forecasting (approx. 4 days)

Consumption-based scheduling

Planning run, forecast

Further options in consumption-based scheduling


Project work/case study, certification preparation and SAP user certification in materials management (approx. 6 days)


S4605 Sales Processes in Sales (approx. 10 days)

Introduction to

Corporate structures in sales

Order processing

Control of sales documents

Data flow

Special business transactions

Incompleteness

Partner functions in sales

Outline agreements

Material substitution, listing and exclusion

Discount in kind

Sales workshop


S4610 Delivery processes (approx. 4 days)

Idea and function of the delivery document

Basic organizational units for the delivery process

Control of the delivery

Goods issue process based on the outbound delivery

Processes and functions based on the outbound delivery


Project work/case study, certification preparation and SAP user certification for sales (approx. 6 days)



Changes are possible. The course content is updated regularly.

After completing the course, you will have a basic understanding of important components of information and communication technology as well as basic skills in the areas of word processing, spreadsheets, presentation, internet and communication, IT security and databases. You will also learn how to use browser-based AI tools (e.g. ChatGPT, Copilot Chat) in a considered and secure manner.

You are also familiar with SAP Material Management processes and competent handling of sales-related processes and can prove your knowledge with two SAP user certificates.

The course combines the application areas of materials management and sales and is aimed at people with training or professional experience in the commercial or administrative field, specialists from the areas of purchasing, sales, materials management and logistics as well as people with a degree in industrial engineering, economics or business administration.

The course is also aimed at anyone who would like to acquire or refresh their knowledge of basic computer operation and MS Office.

The globally standardized and recognized SAP certificate is considered one of the most important manufacturer certifications in the commercial sector, with which you can improve your career prospects on the job market across all industries. Specialists in materials management and sales are in demand from both large and medium-sized companies in industry, trade and the service sector.

Basic IT skills and knowledge of how to use various MS Office programs are also a prerequisite for successful and efficient work in professional life.

Training partner of SAP® Germany

In cooperation with the SAP training partner alfatraining Bildungszentrum GmbH, we will qualify you for a job in industry and business.

You are directly connected to the SAP® Germany servers and learn on the original SAP® training system (IDES) in the latest version. This gives you the necessary practical experience during the course.

All SAP user courses also conclude with the original SAP certification. Our SAP instructors are qualified SAP consultants who will provide you with intensive support and prepare you optimally for the certification exam.

 

Didactic concept

Your lecturers are highly qualified both professionally and didactically and will teach you from the first to the last day (no self-study system).

You will learn in effective small groups. The courses usually consist of 6 to 25 participants. The general lessons are supplemented by numerous practical exercises in all course modules. The practice phase is an important part of the course, as it is during this time that you process what you have just learned and gain confidence and routine in its application. The final section of the course involves a project, a case study or a final exam.

 

Virtual classroom alfaview®

Lessons take place using modern alfaview® video technology - either from the comfort of your own home or at our premises at Bildungszentrum. The entire course can see each other face-to-face via alfaview®, communicate with each other in lip-sync voice quality and work on joint projects. Of course, you can also see and talk to your connected trainers live at any time and you will be taught by your lecturers in real time for the entire duration of the course. The lessons are not e-learning, but real live face-to-face teaching via video technology.

The courses at alfatraining are funded by Agentur für Arbeit and are certified in accordance with the AZAV approval regulation. When submitting a Bildungsgutscheinor Aktivierungs- und Vermittlungsgutschein, the entire course costs are usually covered by your funding body.
Funding is also possible via Europäischen Sozialfonds (ESF), Deutsche Rentenversicherung (DRV) or regional funding programs. As a regular soldier, you have the option of attending further training courses via Berufsförderungsdienst (BFD). Companies can also have their employees qualified via funding from Agentur für Arbeit (Qualifizierungschancengesetz).

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0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm
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We will gladly advise you free of charge. 0800 3456-500 Mon. - Fri. from 8 am to 5 pm free of charge from all German networks.