Bengaluru, Feb 6: SAP, a global leader in enterprise application software and Business AI, today announced a significant expansion of its worldwide learning ecosystem to empower millions of professionals for an AI-driven future. Reinforcing its pledge to equip 12 million people with AI-ready skills by 2030, SAP is extending access to high-quality, instructor-led training through new strategic partnerships and an expanded network of authorized training providers.

To accelerate this initiative, SAP is extending its partner-managed delivery approach for SAP Learning Class courses to ensure more flexibility, broader geographical coverage and languages. Beginning in 2026, this expanded network of authorized partners will provide organizations and individuals with broader access to premium SAP training, enabling them to build practical expertise and prepare talent for real-world implementation challenges.

India: A Strategic Impact Market

India is among the world’s fastest-growing talent hubs, driving global digital transformation with its expanding developer and consulting workforce. Representing 26% of SAP’s global learner base, the country is central to SAP’s long-term skilling vision.

With rapid AI adoption and modernization, India currently has over 25,000 open roles requiring SAP expertise across consulting, development, and technology functions. Leading employers like Deloitte, KPMG, Infosys, and Maruti Suzuki are actively hiring SAP professionals, including entry-level talent. This surge in demand underscores the importance of expanded access to high-quality, instructor-led training through SAP’s strengthened partner ecosystem—critical for shaping India’s future-ready workforce.

Over the years, SAP has expanded the breadth and depth of its learning portfolio. Since 2022, the company has reached 4 million learners globally, with SAP Learning site growing from just 7 learning journeys to more than 400. SAP recently introduced its reimagined SAP Certification approach with performance-based exams that enable candidates to complete hands-on assessments using AI tools such as SAP Joule for Consultants. Today, 65 exams—61% of all SAP certifications—have been transformed to this practical, performance-based format, with all remaining certifications moving to this new approach in the first half of 2026.

Vikram Karakoti, Global Head, Enterprise Solutions, TCS, noted:

“Competency-based SAP skill validation aligns with TCS’s commitment to building expertise in SAP technologies, including SAP BTP and Gen AI. Our training approach, culminating in SAP Certifications, ensures real-world proficiency and maximizes client ROI.”

Key Highlights of the Skilling Ecosystem

Industry-ready, AI-enabled learning: Official SAP instructor-led training with hands-on exposure to AI tools like SAP Joule, mirroring real project environments.

Practical, job-focused skill building: Guided practice, real-world case studies, and collaborative workshops to build implementation-ready capabilities.

Standardised team upskilling at scale: Enterprise-grade training and performance-based certifications that assess real problem-solving, not just theory.

Flexible pathways for growing demand: Expanded learning journeys and certifications across AI, business analysis, system administration, and SAP Build roles.

“Preparing the global workforce for the AI era requires learning that is practical, scalable and connected to real business needs,” said [Andre Bechtold, President SAP Industries & Experiences. “By expanding access to high-quality AI-enabled

SAP training, we are helping professionals build the skills that power modern enterprises. This initiative reflects our commitment to ensuring that people everywhere are equipped to thrive in an AI-driven economy.”

By scaling access to high-quality, AI-ready learning worldwide, SAP is enabling talent markets like India to play a defining role in shaping the future of enterprise innovation.