Accenture partners with SAP to provide AI learning and training for workforce upskilling
Accenture has announced a partnership with SAP Learning to provide customized training programs aimed at upskilling employees and improving SAP solution adoption across businesses.
Under the agreement, Accenture will serve as an authorized global services partner, delivering structured learning experiences to support organizations in optimizing SAP implementations.
The partnership integrates SAP’s learning resources with Accenture’s training expertise, offering businesses instructor-led courses, AI-driven learning pathways, and SAP certification programs. These services will be available through a combination of scheduled training sessions and tailored learning journeys to meet industry-specific needs.
Andre Bechtold, Global Head of Solution and Innovation Experience at SAP, described the collaboration’s impact:
"Through our collaboration with Accenture as a partner for the delivery of the SAP Training and Adoption portfolio, we are creating new opportunities for our ecosystem and customers to elevate their workforce skills.
"This partnership brings together the best of both worlds—Accenture’s deep expertise in industry processes and transformation projects, and SAP’s innovation leadership and comprehensive end-to-end process capabilities."
Features of the training program
The initiative will provide:
Instructor-led SAP training – Live sessions designed for hands-on learning.
SAP Nanodegree certification – Available through Udacity as part of Accenture LearnVantage.
Custom learning pathways – Tailored courses to align with business objectives.
AI-powered learning – Accenture plans to integrate AI into training programs for personalized learning experiences.
The collaboration aims to help businesses make informed technology investments, improve SAP solution adoption, and enhance workforce efficiency and retention.
Kishore Durg, Global Lead of Accenture LearnVantage, highlighted the need for workforce upskilling in the evolving business landscape.
"As businesses reinvent with technology, data and AI, it is imperative that they help their people learn and develop relevant skills to stay competitive, innovate and achieve greater business value.
“The collaboration between Accenture’s LearnVantage team and SAP reinforces our commitment to helping our clients become ‘talent creators’ by bringing together specialized content from SAP with the experience of Accenture’s skilled instructors. Together, we can help our clients’ skill, upskill and re-skill their people on the latest SAP solutions to drive growth."
Accenture and SAP are also exploring ways to expand AI-driven learning pathways through Accenture’s LearnVantage platform, further integrating technology into workforce training.
