To become a SCM Functional consultant

hi ,
basically i am an abaper.
i have worked in some parts of BW and BI-IP planning functions.
im interested to become SCM Functional consultant.
please guide me.
is there any certification for SCM in sap techd?
regards,
Raghu
Edited by: raghu dasyam on Jun 18, 2009 3:03 PM

Hi Raghu,
BW is part of SCM system. As you have already worked in BW systems, I would suggest to take
training at SAP in that stuff on SCM lines.
I have attached a link containing the training catalog of SAP on those lines. Please choose your
relevant area in this list.
http://www.sap.com/services/education/catalog/netweaver/curriculum.epx?context=%5b%5bBI_BW35SYSADM%5d%5d%7c
Regards
R. Senthil Mareeswaran.

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