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This certification verifies that you posses the core skills in the area of the SAP supply chain planning and proves that you have an overall understanding within this consultant profile of the industry solutions, and can implement this skills practically in projects under the guidance of an experienced consultant. It is recommended as an entry-level qualification to allow consultants to get acquainted with the cores of SAP Integrated Business Planning.

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SAP Integrated Business Planning

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Develop the skills needed to implement and maintain the SAP IBP for Supply Chain solution. Get certified and stay current with the latest product enhancements so you can remain an active contributor on projects.

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SAP Integrated Business Planning for Supply Chain

SAP's Integrated Business Planning for Demand offers cutting-edge solutions that meets today's demand planning challenges.&nbsp;
With our comprehensive course, you will learn how to apply SAP IBP to optimize supply chain functions and improve demand management processes.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Discover how to generate statistical forecasts and adjust them based on intelligence, optimize daily forecasts through Demand Sensing and use key figures in planning.&nbsp;
You will be introduced to the planning process of forecasting and related key figures, discovering the various forecasting algorithms, and much more.&nbsp;

Discovering SAP IBP for Demand

In this course, you will explore the core functions and powerful tools of SAP IBP, with a special focus on Inventory Planning and Optimization. Discover how to leverage scenario simulations, custom alerts, case management, and business network collaboration to enhance your decision-making capabilities and optimize supply chain operations.

​​Discovering SAP IBP, advanced inventory optimization​

In this course, you will explore the essential features and functionalities of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for Sales and Operations Planning (S&amp;OP). You will learn how to enhance supply chain management, optimize efficiency, and leverage advanced forecasting and planning techniques within SAP IBP. Join us on this educational journey to master SAP IBP tools and methodologies that will significantly improve your supply chain operations and decision-making capabilities.&nbsp;

Discovering ​SAP IBP foundation – sales and operations process

In this course, you will explore the essential features and functionalities of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for response and supply planning business processes using the time-series optimizer and finite heuristic. You will learn how to balancing supply with demand across various time horizons. This process helps businesses to create optimized supply plans that not only consider current demand but also take into account factors such as inventory levels, lead times, and production capacities. The result is a more resilient supply chain capable of responding effectively to changing market conditions, customer orders, or supply disruptions.

Discovering SAP IBP, advanced supply – Time-Series-Based Planning

In this course, you will explore the essential features and functionalities of the order-based planning business processes within SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) for response and supply. You will get an introduction, how to leverages historical and real-time order data to create accurate supply plans that are directly linked to customer orders and sales forecasts. This approach enables businesses to focus on fulfilling specific customer requirements, taking into account order priorities, inventory levels, lead times, and available supply resources.

Discovering SAP IBP, advanced supply – order-based planning

In this course, you will discover the key features of the SAP Supply Chain Control Tower, including scenario simulations, custom alerts, case management, and business network collaboration. Join us on this educational journey to enhance your decision-making capabilities and optimize supply chain operations within SAP IBP

​​Discovering SAP IBP foundation – Exception Handling​ Management

In this course, you will explore the essential features and functionalities of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) add-in for Microsoft Excel and is designed to provide users with a deep understanding of how to use the Excel add-in to interact with SAP IBP functionalities. The objective of this course is to equip participants with advanced skills in using the SAP IBP Excel Add-In for business planning. The objective of this course is to equip participants with advanced skills in using the SAP IBP Excel Add-In for business planning.

Discovering the Planning Capabilities within SAP IBP, Add-In for Microsoft Excel

In this course, you will proficiently utilize some of the most important features of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP): data integration, Key Figures functions, Change History, and Analytics &amp;Reporting. Join us on this educational journey to enhance your SAP proficiency.

Mastering the Core Functions in SAP IBP

This course is designed to immerse you in the SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP) platform's essential features and master time series-based infinite heuristics planning.
You will explore the core functionalities and capabilities of the SAP IBP platform. Learn how to navigate the system, configure key components, and leverage the integration and analytics tools to manage your planning processes more effectively.
Engage in hands-on exercises that give you practical experience configuring and using these powerful planning tools. You'll gain the skills needed to implement and manage effective planning strategies, driving improved accuracy and efficiency in your supply chain operations.

​​​Mastering the main features in SAP IBP foundation for infinite time-series Network Planning

In this course, you will explore the core configuration tasks of SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP), focusing on setting up and tailoring your IBP environment to meet your organization's needs. You will learn how to define and manage planning areas, configure time profiles, and apply operators and functions for effective planning. The course combines lectures&nbsp;and exercises to provide a comprehensive and practical learning experience. Join us to master the main configuration tasks of SAP IBP and ensure a successful implementation for your organization.

Discovering the Main Configuration for SAP IBP

This course is designed for advanced SAP Integrated Business Planning users, covering essential topics such as data integration techniques and planning area management. It delves into key figure functions, including disaggregation configuration, as well as advanced configurations like currency and unit of measurement conversions and simplified key figure calculations. Additionally, the course teaches planning operators, application jobs, and setting up alerts, equipping participants with the skills to exploit SAP IBP's advanced features fully.

Mastering the Advanced Configuration in SAP IBP

This course teaches how to transform a harmonized planning area (HPA) in SAP Integrated Business Planning (IBP). Participants learn to unify fragmented planning processes using a single data model for demand, supply, inventory, and finance—eliminating data silos. The course covers concurrent planning and enabling cross-functional collaboration with real-time visibility. Designed for project managers, process architects, and planning teams, it equips participants with practical skills using HPA.

Gain a solid understanding of SAP IBP Harmonized Planning Area.

Discovering SAP IBP Harmonized Planning Area

This certification verifies that you posses the core skills in the area of the SAP supply chain planning and proves that you have an overall understanding within this consultant profile of the industry solutions, and can implement this skills practically in projects under the guidance of an experienced consultant. It is recommended as an entry-level qualification to allow consultants to get acquainted with the the cores of SAP Integrated Business Planning.

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