Career in SAP ABAP

Hello Everybody
I just need your help and suggestions . It will be really worthwhile if anybody can come up with answers to my question below.
I have 4 years IT experience and have been working on Project Management of Web Development Field for 1st three years and last year in Adobe Flex and have good knowledge of OOPs concepts . I have decided to switch to SAP for better prospect in order to secure my future along with handsome income. Today I went to JKT SAP ACADEMY ( SAP Authorised Training Partner listed in SAP page ) in kolkata and they suggested me to go for SAP ABAP with e-learning module upto maximum 5 months for 200 Hrs duration with a course fee of 1,76,000/- along with materials and after that pay 33K for examination fees to get SAP GERMANY CERTIFICATE after clearing it. They will provide placements like arranging interview .
Now i am thinking whether its useful to join or not after paying hefty sum ?? Is there any chances of getting job for Fresher in SAP as certified ? Can anyone suggest me please ? I also understand that ABAP is suitable for programmers with OOps concepts . Instead of joining it how good will it be to learn from Online Tutorials on our own and also with books.
Looking forward to hear from you soon all.
Thanks
Edited by: raviktg1982 on Apr 16, 2011 9:45 PM
Edited by: raviktg1982 on Apr 16, 2011 10:06 PM

Hi Angelo
First of all many thanks for your reply to my query. God bless you with loads of happiness and success.
Kindly let me know about SAP Young Professionals Program available in India . I am residing in Kolkata ( West Bengal) .
Any contact details if.
Thanks

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