SAP is allowing the use of AI tools in some of its certification exams. Additionally, it has transitioned from exams primarily centered on multiple-choice questions to practical assessments where candidates respond to business scenarios by operating actual SAP systems.
SAP Transitions Certification Exams to Practical Format, Allowing AI Tool Use in Some Tests
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The new approach includes two types: "system-based assessment," where tasks must be completed within the system, and "scenario-based assessment," which simulates real-world business operations. The latter includes formats where candidates propose solutions through role-playing with AI avatars. According to SAP, as of May 2026, more than 100,000 exams have already been conducted using the new method.
The aim of this change is to evaluate the ability to solve real-world business problems by appropriately utilizing tools such as AI and documentation, rather than the ability to reproduce knowledge. The exams adopt an open-book format where candidates can access resources such as the SAP Help Portal, and in applicable exams, AI tools like "SAP Joule for Consultants" are also available.
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- 新SAP認定試験は「AIの利用OK」 実践型の新方式で備えるべきことは? （ITmedia AI+, 2026-09-09）