The SAP Young Professionals Program is a free programme offered by SAP’s Digital Abilities Centre to help young Africans advance their professional, personal, and career abilities.
The two-month programme’s goal is to equip recent graduates with the certifications and soft skills needed to start working as an SAP Associate Consultant.
Following the training, SAP will work closely with programme graduates to present them with a variety of options to work as SAP Consultants with SAP partners and customers.
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When is the Application Deadline:
No specific deadline — applications are open now and will close once slots are filled.
Tell Me About the Program:
The SAP Young Professionals Program is a free, 2-month digital training initiative by the SAP Digital Skills Center.
It aims to equip talented Nigerian graduates with the technical and soft skills needed to launch a career as an SAP Associate Consultant.
Participants will receive official SAP certifications, hands-on project experience, and access to career connections within SAP’s ecosystem of partners and clients.
Which Fields are Eligible?
🎓 Applicants should hold degrees in:
- Business Administration
- Management Information Systems
- Engineering
- Data Science
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
or other related disciplines.
Type:
- Professional Training / Employability Program
Who Can Apply?
To be eligible, applicants must:
✅ Have the legal right to work in Nigeria
✅ Be currently unemployed or in a temporary/non-permanent role
✅ Have a university degree (preferably top 25% of class)
✅ Be fluent in English (spoken and written)
✅ Have reliable internet access (training is fully online)
✅ Be available full-time for the entire 2-month duration
How Are Applicants Selected?
Applicants are shortlisted based on:
- Academic excellence
- English communication skills
- Technical or analytical mindset
- Commitment to completing the full-time training
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for interviews and assessments.
Which Country is Eligible?
🌍 Nigeria only
Where will the Program Take Place?
💻 Virtual (Online) — delivered by the SAP Digital Skills Center.
How Many Participants?
Not specified — limited slots available.
What are the Benefits of the Program?
🎓 Free SAP certification training
💼 Develop job-ready consulting skills
🌐 Exposure to SAP ecosystem employers
🧑🏫 Learn from SAP global experts
💬 Build soft skills for interviews and teamwork
⚙️ Gain experience with SAP S/4HANA, AI, and digital transformation tools
(Note: The program does not guarantee employment, but graduates gain strong hiring potential across SAP partners.)
How Long Will the Program Last?
🗓️ 2 months (Full-time)
How to Apply:
- Visit the SAP Careers portal: https://jobs.sap.com/job/Lagos-SAP-Young-Professionals-Program-Nigeria-2026-101001/1283454601/
- Search for “SAP Young Professionals Program – Nigeria”
- Click Apply Now
- Complete the form and upload your CV in English
- Submit before the program starts
