In this SAP Learning Insights episode, David Chaviano interviews Rejoice Jones, founder of Vower, who transformed from a fifth-grade teacher to running a global learning and training organization in just two years. Rejoice discovered SAP through a 2021 pro bono program and launched the Digital Skills Initiative, training over 1,500 learners across 27 countries. Her accelerated bootcamps focus on underrepresented individuals, achieving remarkable success with graduates landing SAP consulting roles at companies like Accenture, often doubling their salaries. VOWER combines technical SAP certification training with soft skills development, career counseling, and direct job placement, creating a holistic approach to workforce development in the SAP ecosystem. And finally, as always our guest shares some final words of wisdom.
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Free SAP Certification and Training Systems for Students
In this podcast episode, David Chaviano discusses the SAP Learning Hub Student Edition, which offers students and faculty the opportunity to earn their first SAP certification for free. Registrants can also gain access to live training systems and can attend live sessions at no cost.
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RISE withSAP with Zaven Kojakian, KES Solutions
In this episode, David Chaviano talks with Zaven Kojakian, founder of KES Solutions, about SAP's RISE offering from the perspective of an SAP partner. Zaven outlines his personal story in IT and his passion for cybersecurity education, emphasizing the vital role partners play in delivering SAP software. In particular, he highlights the growing demand for skilled professionals in SAP and cybersecurity, urging organizations to internally assess their processes to align with RISE’s transformative capabilities.
Zaven encourages continuous learning and certification for newcomers, underlining the need and interest of businesses in this field. And finally, as always our guest shares some final words of wisdom.
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Techture – Emotional Intelligence – How will we work together in the future?
In the final episode of the SAP Learning Insights Podcast miniseries "Texture," Magdalena Glass discusses the importance of emotional intelligence in the workplace with Nadjeshta Teranczewski, founder of ConsciousU. They explore the concept of "conscious tribes," which emphasizes empathy and deep connections among team members. This episode highlights practical strategies for enhancing communication, especially in remote settings, and encourages listeners to view emotional intelligence as a shared responsibility for a more connected work environment.
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Learning ABAP Programming with Dr. Clemens Mannert
For this episode David Chaviano invited Dr. Clemens Mannert to talk about the programming language ABAP, developed specifically for SAP applications. They explore Clemens's journey from physics to software development and deep dive into the evolution of ABAP from its initial use cases for reporting and transactions to its modern applications involving back-end services, APIs and AI. Clemens provides recommended learning paths for newcomers, highlighting the importance of mastering foundational programming languages before diving into ABAP. He also gives some outlook on the future of ABAP in relation to emerging technologies, particularly the role of artificial intelligence in streamlining development processes. Finally, you get as always some final words of wisdom from our guest.