According to the World Economic Forum鈥檚 Future of Jobs Report, analytical thinking ranks as the top sought-after skill in the job market. Yet traditional teaching often struggles to connect theory with practice in a way that truly engages students.

It鈥檚 not a shortage of content or tools; rather, it is a gap in relevance and inspiration that leaves students disengaged from the very skills that could define their careers. Learning needs to be anchored in real-world data, meaningful contexts, and hands-on experience that sparks curiosity and excitement. The best learning doesn鈥檛 come from memorizing concepts, it comes from doing, especially when theory is tied to a topic that learners care about.

This is where , in collaboration with the NHL, comes in.

We have created a new Business Builders game that brings hockey into the classroom鈥攏ot just as a sport, but as a rich, real-world data environment for teaching analytics and critical thinking.

In this latest edition of games under the Business Builders umbrella, students take on the role of a hockey analyst responsible for identifying the factors that drive goal scoring using real NHL Game data.

鈥淗ockey is fast, dynamic, and full of rich data, a perfect environment for teaching critical thinking,鈥� said Brant Berglund, senior director of Coaching and GM Technology at the NHL. 鈥淟everaging a strategic partnership with NHL, 麻豆原创, and HEC Montr茅al, we鈥檝e created a pathway for universities to access approved NHL.com data for academic initiatives, without compromising the integrity of the League鈥榮 data.鈥�

Through our collaboration with the NHL, we provide a learning platform for educators that is full of authentic data students can relate to. The NHL generates just under 1.5 million data points per game, including about 120 shot attempts, 1,000 passes, and 5,000 puck touches鈥攔aw material for deep, practical analysis.

Business Builders can ignite an interest in STEM and help students build real data skills. The hockey-focused game was developed by the team at ERPsim Lab at HEC Montr茅al led by Prof. Pierre-Majorique L茅ger, as well as the support of academics from other universities. This reinforces a core principle of Business Builders: It is created by educators, for educators.

鈥淲hen the question feels meaningful, learners lean in, stay focused, and keep pushing forward,鈥� L茅ger explained. 鈥淔or students in sport management or business management, real sport data can also elevate the learning experience. It adds context, complexity, and constraints that traditional teaching methods cannot provide. Students learn to judge what truly matters, justify their decisions, and manage trade-offs. This develops professional judgment, confidence in analytics, and the ability to communicate strategy and decisions clearly. These skills translate directly to real careers in sport management and business.鈥�

Students explore questions such as:

• What sets top NHL scorers apart?
• Does shot angle affect scoring?
• Which NHL players lead in goals scored, and from what distances?
• Which shot speeds and shot types yield the highest goal conversion rates?

By analyzing these scenarios with 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, students learn to interpret visualizations, tell compelling data stories, and sharpen their data-driven decision-making and critical-thinking skills.

For professors, the platform is equally powerful. Business Builders supports active learning at scale by enabling educators to manage and evaluate larger groups more efficiently while gaining visibility into student engagement. This makes grading easier, supports discussion-based learning, and helps instructors understand how students interact with data.

By introducing a modern, meaningful learning experience鈥攆ar more dynamic than slides alone鈥攑rofessors bring real-world relevance into their classroom and elevate the impact of teaching.

麻豆原创鈥檚 role in this collaboration reflects its broader commitment to education, skills development, and preparing students for the future workforce. In a rapidly changing world shaped by AI, data, and digital transformation, access to practical learning tools that build real competencies is essential. Through the 麻豆原创 University Alliances program, 麻豆原创 works with educational institutions around the world to help bridge the gap between academic theory and real-world practice.

鈥淎ccess to business software and real data is essential for preparing students for the future,鈥� said Dr. Katharina Schaefer, head of Academic Partnerships at 麻豆原创. 鈥淲ith free learning platforms like Business Builders, we empower educators to bring enterprise analytics into the classroom and help students develop the skills that are increasingly in demand across industries, and in a world where data and AI define the competitive advantage. Today鈥檚 learners need more than conceptual understanding; they need practical experience with real software and real data to build confidence and readiness for work life.鈥�

One of the educators closely involved in shaping this new game is Prof. Olivier Caya from the University of Sherbrooke, who contributed his perspective as both a faculty member and practitioner.

鈥淲hat makes this experience so powerful is that it all happens in 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud, the same solution used by thousands of organizations worldwide,鈥� Caya said. 鈥淭his creates a strong connection between what students do in the classroom and what they will encounter in professional practice. Students are not working with software detached from reality; they are developing skills with the same software used in real business environments.鈥�

The result is a learning experience that is fun, interactive, and relevant. Educators can stand out with a state-of-the-art platform that connects passion with pedagogy, while students gain highly sought-after skills using real software from a global technology leader.

Business Builders is provided free of charge to educators and students and includes access to 麻豆原创 Analytics Cloud. It is designed from beginner-friendly introductions to more advanced analytical challenges optimized for master鈥檚-level courses.

After using Business Builders, students can deepen their analytical knowledge through access to , a free learning platform that offers guided learning content, practice systems, and up to two 麻豆原创 certification exam attempts per year, helping them to boost their career opportunities even further.

Business Builders is about connecting passion with education. Together with academic and industry partners, 麻豆原创 is making analytical thinking tangible and memorable鈥攅mpowering the workforce of tomorrow with the skills that matter most today.

Beyond the technologies being deployed, the ability to use them meaningfully in daily work is becoming central. This is also seen as the major challenge of AI adoption. Developing AI skills has thus become a strategic priority.

For 麻豆原创 customers and partners, the question is how to upskill their teams effectively. Because without the right skills and abilities, the best software is useless.

Here you’ll find seven tips for developing AI skills specifically for the 麻豆原创 context.

1. Learn the fundamentals of AI

There are many learning resources for the basics in the form of e-learning courses or webinars. Some are even free, such as many courses from 麻豆原创. We’ve compiled key : on AI in general, Joule, and 麻豆原创 Business AI, as well as the important topic of ethics and responsible AI.

2. Self-assessment: Where do I stand?

Everyone should understand the fundamentals of AI; after that, you can deepen your knowledge in targeted areas. The can help with this self-reflection. Here you can rate yourself in the areas of awareness, m, knowledge, and application skills. The topic areas include Joule, including copilot and agents; embedded AI; machine learning services on 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform; 麻豆原创 Build and Joule Studio; responsible AI; and implementation of 麻豆原创 Business AI. First results show that many respondents show a high motivation, while technical application skills still need more improvement. 

3. Deepening by topic and role: Which AI skills are still needed?

Once you’ve assessed yourself as a team or individual, the various 麻豆原创 learning offerings鈥攊nformation also 鈥攃an help you create your own learning plan. Looking at the relevant topic areas, your own role, and preferred learning formats makes orientation and selection easier.

4. Set learning goals and document successes

Many people find it helpful to set concrete learning goals and schedule specific learning times; for example, in their own calendar. Documenting and reflecting on learning progress and “aha” moments also helps you and others, whether through blogs on 麻豆原创 Community, a personal learning journal in digital notes, or simply verbally within your team. AI certification like for might also be a more formal way to check and document your skills.

5. Learn from and with others

In peer learning, you learn through barcamps, workshops, discussion rounds, communities, study groups, networking meetups, or promptathons, a type of hackathon where small groups solve challenges from their daily work using AI tools. Along with 麻豆原创, companies like Deutsche Telekom and Continental are already using this format.

Learning through exchange in communities鈥攕uch as the with its many blogs and discussions鈥攊s another format for learning with peers. also offers numerous led by 麻豆原创 experts where you can ask questions.

6. Learn through experience and doing

With such generic technologies as AI, it’s important for everyone to explore for themselves where AI can help them and to try things hands-on. Whether in learning projects where you experiment with and reflect on new AI tools, or in team workshops. For workshops, the with templates can help鈥攊ncluding for , , 麻豆原创 Business AI design, and 麻豆原创 Business AI exploration. Discovery and exploration should happen at the strategic level, but it’s also very helpful at the team level. The practice systems in can also assist with hands-on practice as you see Joule and embedded AI features in many training systems.

7. Regularly review and update your AI skills: How can I keep up to date?

The field of AI is evolving rapidly, so regular learning, updating, and trying out new tools is essential. Podcasts, the resources mentioned in this article, , and the diverse array of can help with this. Or why not build your own news-update agent for your own context?

Summary and outlook

AI learning in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem is a business-critical, continuous task. You only understand AI by applying it and actively engaging with it. Additionally, it’s important to adapt to these new technologies鈥攐r even to completely rethink tasks and processes. Complete a self-assessment, create a learning plan by yourself and with your peers, and book the learning offerings relevant to you today.

Thomas Jenewein is a business development manager at 麻豆原创.

The rise of AI is an opportunity not just to speed up learning, but to drive lasting organizational efficiency. A found that 44 percent of employees already use AI-based learning, and 81 percent of HR leaders are integrating or planning to implement such technologies. This underscores the widespread adoption of AI in corporate learning, but it also raises a vital question: How can organizations ensure that the speed of learning does not come at the expense of depth and sustainability?

Time to competency matters

In corporate learning, time to competency is a central concept. It refers to the time it takes for employees to acquire the skills, knowledge, and confidence to perform their job effectively and independently. It is a critical metric, as shortening time to competency can boost productivity, reduce training costs, and provide a competitive edge. However, accelerated learning may prove counterproductive if the acquired knowledge is superficial or unsustainable.

AI is reshaping the learning experience

Whereas the human ability to learn has developed over millennia, AI capabilities have been developing in leaps and bounds over just a few years. When properly aligned with the best practices in how we learn, AI can transform the learning experience through three key dimensions: personalization, practice, and measurement. Consider, for instance, how field enablement for new sales employees demonstrates these dimensions in practice.

Personalized learning journeys drive engagement

First, AI-powered personalization drives higher engagement. Generative AI tools can help learners explore complex topics based on individual knowledge gaps. In the case of sales professionals, AI can analyze performance patterns and knowledge levels to create customized learning paths that focus precisely on the skills each individual needs to develop 鈥� whether product knowledge, negotiation techniques, or objection handling. This personalized approach leads to significantly greater knowledge retention and application as learning experiences become directly relevant to the role.

Accelerating skill development through simulated practice

Second, practice-based learning accelerates onboarding and skill acquisition. For example, sales professionals can use AI-powered simulators to practice customer conversations with virtual buyers who respond naturally to different pitches and approaches, while receiving instant feedback on their communication style, value proposition clarity, and response to objections. These simulated interactions build confidence before real customer engagements, drastically shortening ramp-up time.

Measuring and sustaining competency

Third, measurement ensures the knowledge truly sticks. Sustainable learning requires more than speed. It must embed deep understanding and long-term applicability. AI learning platforms track not just completion, but actual competency development through ongoing assessments. Repetitive, on-the-job training and immersive experiences can help reinforce knowledge. For instance, sales teams can utilize AI tools that analyze real customer interactions post-training, measuring how effectively new techniques are being applied and providing ongoing microlearning refreshers precisely when skills begin to fade 鈥� ensuring the investment in sales training delivers lasting performance improvement.

From skill gaps to strategic learning

Yet, even with these tools, learning and development professionals face challenges. The Cegos study reports that nearly half of HR professionals have difficulties adapting their training offerings quickly enough to meet actual needs. Employees, meanwhile, often feel their training needs are addressed too late. AI can close this gap by using learning analytics to identify skill gaps early and deliver timely interventions.

The real opportunity lies in balancing fast-track learning with long-term capability building. Companies must not only measure how fast employees reach competency, but also ensure the competency is durable. Key strategies include microlearning, adaptive content, mentorship, and integration of practical phases 鈥� all aimed at anchoring knowledge deeply while reducing unnecessary delays.

Ensuring lasting impact

To truly accelerate time to competency while ensuring deep, lasting understanding, companies need structured, scalable learning solutions. One such solution is , which offers broad access to expert-led resources to both . Structured learning journeys support individualized pacing and continuous development, allowing employees to engage in professional growth without disrupting their daily responsibilities. By integrating 麻豆原创 learning into everyday workflows, organizations can foster sustainable learning habits and equip employees with the skills needed for long-term performance.

In short, AI won’t replace human learning; it will enhance it, but only if we apply it with purpose. As leaders, we must measure success not just in speed, but in sustained capability.

Markus Marsch is global head of Product and Solution Learning for 麻豆原创 Industries & Experiences.

This is where can step in. Designed as an easy-to-consume training, Support Accreditation helps equip you with the knowledge and confidence to make full use of 麻豆原创鈥檚 powerful support ecosystem. And the best part? It鈥檚 available to all customers and partners at no additional cost.

What is Support Accreditation?

At its core, is a self-paced online course that helps demystify the tools, services, and methodologies within 麻豆原创’s support landscape. With five digestible modules, interactive quizzes, how-to videos, and one-page summaries, it can deliver clarity in a space that often feels complex and fragmented.

Upon completion, learners earn a digital Support Accreditation badge鈥攁 mark of proficiency and confidence that can be showcased on social media or used to enhance your professional profile.

“Understanding 麻豆原创鈥檚 support landscape shouldn鈥檛 be a mystery. Support Accreditation gives you the clarity and confidence to lead with impact,” said Anja Schneider, SVP and global head of Premium Engagement & Advisory, 麻豆原创.

Recent updates that make it even better

麻豆原创 continuously evolves the accreditation to reflect the dynamic nature of cloud support. Recent updates include:

• A new AI-guided support module covers how 麻豆原创 leverages large-language models and AI to help drive predictive, real-time support. You鈥檒l learn how tools like Incident Solution Matching and AI-based recommendations can improve response times and accuracy.
• An enhanced focus on 24/7 support structures teaches you how to engage with 麻豆原创鈥檚 global support organization across different channels and time zones.
• The expanded coverage of 麻豆原创 Cloud ALM showcases how to manage implementation and operations more effectively using a cloud-native, out-of-the-box solution.
• In-depth guidance on 麻豆原创 for Me details how 麻豆原创’s personalized digital companion can provide transparency and control across all touchpoints鈥攆rom licenses to lifecycle management and support interactions.

Whether you鈥檙e scheduling an expert, chatting in real-time with 麻豆原创 support engineers, or using 麻豆原创 for Me to get a consolidated view of your landscape, Support Accreditation helps ensure you know how to make the most of these resources.

鈥淪upport is more than solving issues. It鈥檚 about enabling outcomes. This accreditation empowers you to do just that,鈥� said Augusta Spinelli, EVP and聽global head of Adoption Services Center, 麻豆原创.

Why it matters for customers and partners

Let鈥檚 face it鈥攅ven the best digital tools fall short without the right enablement. Many organizations aren鈥檛 fully aware of all the support resources available to them, leading to longer resolution times, missed opportunities, and frustration.

Support Accreditation helps bridge that gap. Customers can learn how to accelerate resolution times, engage effectively with support teams, and use self-service tools to reduce case volumes. Partners can gain a competitive edge by delivering projects and managed services aligned with 麻豆原创 best practices.

“The future of support is proactive, intelligent, and business-driven. This accreditation empowers you to lead that future,鈥� said Stefan Steinle, EVP, global head of Customer Support & Cloud Lifecycle Management.

Over 5,000 success stories and counting

Each year, more than 5,000 customers and partners complete the Support Accreditation course. The average course rating? A near-perfect 4.75 out of 5. It鈥檚 not just useful; it鈥檚 loved. And because the course is updated regularly, 麻豆原创 recommends refreshing your badge once a year to stay aligned with the latest tools and best practices.

Whether you’re new to 麻豆原创 or a seasoned consultant, there鈥檚 never been a better time to invest a couple of hours in a course that will pay dividends across every support interaction you have.

Ready to take the next step?

Join the thousands already leading with confidence.

Oliver Huschke is VP of External Engagements, Customer Support, and Cloud Lifecycle Management at 麻豆原创.

One in four Americans hitting peak burnout before turning 30, and over half of American workers across age ranges they are currently experiencing at least moderate levels of burnout. The state of modern workplace stress is accelerating, and it can create mental health concerns for employees鈥攁s well as high turnover, low productivity, and worse business outcomes for employers.

What鈥檚 fueling it? Increasingly, point to 鈥減seudowork.鈥� Pseudowork is busy work: the constant churn of e-mails, meetings, and low-impact tasks that leave employees drained and unfulfilled.

When a workday is filled with seemingly endless busy work, it may be a natural reaction to get home and ask yourself, 鈥淲hat did I actually accomplish today?鈥� Simultaneously exhausting and demoralizing, pseudowork may be a key contributor to the burnout increasingly felt by younger generations.

If pseudowork is a key contributor to employee burnout, then the solution may be the opposite: opportunities for real learning and development in the workplace. Almost a third of employees that high-quality training at work left them feeling 鈥渢ruly enlightened and invigorated.鈥� They also felt 鈥渉ighly valued and empowered鈥� by their employers, recognizing the continuous investment in their development. In addition to the obvious benefit of creating a more highly-skilled workforce, learning opportunities help employees feel a sense of achievement, excitement, and empowerment鈥攂reaking up the pattern of pseudowork and combatting burnout in the process.

This kind of meaningful learning can be unlocked through , which allows people from the entire 麻豆原创 ecosystem to access a wide range of to enjoy while taking a break from answering yet another e-mail. Structured 麻豆原创 Learning Journeys can allow workers to dive in at their own pace according to their unique needs and goals. They can be seamlessly integrated into daily work routines to allow employees to forge their own continuous learning path. As an said herself, 鈥溌槎乖� Certification boosts my confidence and adaptability. Continuous learning聽not only enriches my knowledge base but also ensures that the solutions I provide are cutting-edge and in sync with the evolving tech landscape.鈥�

By integrating continuous learning into daily routines, organizations can do more than build skills鈥攖hey can reinvigorate their teams and begin to truly counter the effects of pseudowork.

Sabine Benz is head of Enablement and Engagement at 麻豆原创.

In response to this mounting pressure, 麻豆原创 has launched 鈥攁 no-cost global program that can provide students and academic educators with all the curated resources needed to get and stay certified and stand out with proven skills in the latest 麻豆原创 innovations. It offers guided learning resources, including expert-led live sessions, access to practice systems to get hands-on experience, and two 麻豆原创 Certification exam attempts.

Available globally since April 2025, the program is designed to close the gap between classroom theory and real-world readiness, giving students access to all the resources they need to future-proof their career with the latest skills and credentials.

Closing the global skills gap鈥攐ne student at a time

The need for a program like this has never been higher. With AI-related course enrollments spiking by and increased fears of digital obsolescence, students and early-career professionals are looking for practical, on-the-job experience鈥攏ot just theoretical knowledge鈥攖o empower them to meet change with adaptability, not anxiety.

The timing of this initiative is critical, too. IDC projects that by 2026, over 90% of organizations will suffer from a shortage of IT skills, costing them trillions in missed opportunities. Employers are struggling to find graduates who not only understand digital technologies but can also use them effectively from day one. Dr. Katharina Sch盲fer, global head of 麻豆原创 University Alliances, believes 麻豆原创 Learning Hub, student edition will help bridge this skills gap: 鈥溌槎乖� Learning Hub, student edition simplifies lesson planning and instruction for lecturers while also ensuring students gain practical experience with the latest 麻豆原创 technologies to prepare them for today鈥檚 job market.鈥�

Students, educators, and employers alike win

Designed for students, the site offers self-paced content and guided and tailored learning to help gain practical skills. Along with accessing the latest practice systems for 麻豆原创 solutions, students can connect directly with 麻豆原创 experts in live sessions to cover more complex topics. With 麻豆原创 Learning Hub, student edition, students can gain the confidence to work on key 麻豆原创 projects, drive innovation with their proven proficiency, and continuously develop the skills to stand out to employers.

Beyond students, the benefits of extend to lecturers who can now have access to guided, practical resources to help empower their students to graduate with an 麻豆原创 Certification. 鈥淭his program lowers the barrier for me to teach with real 麻豆原创 tools,鈥� said Nancy Jones, a lecturer and curriculum developer. 鈥淢y students are walking away not just with knowledge鈥攂ut with proof that they can apply it.鈥�

The solution can also give companies a powerful new lever to tap into certified, workforce-ready talent鈥攎any of whom have been trained in the technologies they use on a daily basis. HR leaders and hiring managers can also benefit from an efficient recruitment process by easily identifying candidates with validated 麻豆原创 expertise. This also helps reduce the need for extensive training, shorten onboarding times, and ensure the company鈥檚 readiness for future challenges鈥攁 win for all.

Overcoming with future-ready skills

麻豆原创 Learning Hub, student edition arrives at a time when AI and digital transformation are redefining job requirements. This digital solution can give young talents鈥攁nd the educators who support them鈥攁n effective way to keep pace. In doing so, they鈥檙e laying the foundation for a more resilient, skilled workforce that鈥檚 ready to meet the challenges and opportunities of the modern economy head-on.

More information can be found here:

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Andre Bechtold is president of 麻豆原创 Industries & Experiences.

As businesses increasingly adopt cloud-first strategies, their approach to IT infrastructure and enterprise applications is significantly evolving. Recent studies show that artificial intelligence (AI) adoption has more than tripled since 2017, with over 70% of companies now integrating AI into their operations.* For 麻豆原创 customers, this transition presents opportunities to leverage innovative technologies and enhance business agility. However, success relies heavily on careful planning, strong partnerships, and future-ready skills.

To help customers remain agile, respond quickly to innovations, and continuously evolve their operations, 麻豆原创 and its partners are committed to maintaining certified skills. New requirements, including annual certification renewals, ensure that experts stay current. By July of this year, all partner resources in key roles鈥攕uch as enterprise architects, developers, business transformation management consultants, and project managers involved in RISE with 麻豆原创 projects鈥攎ust hold a valid . Furthermore, by the end of 2025, 50% of relevant partner practitioners are expected to possess at least one valid certification across the 麻豆原创 solution portfolio.

Since its launch in 2021, 麻豆原创 partners have been integral to transformation projects, leveraging their expertise to tailor solutions to customer needs. From designing cloud transition road maps to implementing process automation and optimizing costs, partners can enable businesses to maximize the value of 麻豆原创 solutions. They help ensure organizations adopt intelligent enterprise practices efficiently while addressing unique challenges and goals.

鈥淭his mutual commitment underscores 麻豆原创 and its partners’ dedication to delivering exceptional value, staying ahead of evolving industry standards, and driving customer success in an ever-evolving landscape,鈥� says Karl Fahrbach, chief partner officer at 麻豆原创. 鈥淲orking with certified innovators skilled in the latest 麻豆原创 technologies enables customers to achieve significant benefits鈥攆rom reducing errors and risks to fostering innovation and accelerating deployment times.鈥�

By collaborating with certified partner experts, customers can expect to adapt more readily to change and maintain competitiveness in a dynamic market. 麻豆原创 and its partners’ commitment to innovative 麻豆原创 skills highlights the importance of , working to ensure exceptional value delivery. With the latest competencies in high-demand 麻豆原创 solutions, 麻豆原创’s ecosystem of partners strives to achieve our shared goal: delivering innovation excellence to customers.

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Andre Bechtold is SVP and head of Solution & Innovation Experience at 麻豆原创.

With the move to the newest, cloud-based solutions 鈥� and while turning to certified experts, skilled in the latest innovations 鈥� 麻豆原创 customers can get the job done.

To fully leverage the advantages of the latest 麻豆原创 solutions, it is crucial for teams to possess up-to-date skills in the latest product developments. This is where certifications come into play.

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麻豆原创 reinvented its certification program earlier this year to commit to innovation excellence and prioritize continuous learning and assessments to get and stay certified. Professionals possessing the skills for the latest 麻豆原创 solutions are set to drive faster implementation projects, reduce risks, and enhance overall business efficiency.

This also means an annual renewal of with short assessments on the latest product updates. And with the first deadline approaching 鈥� all 麻豆原创 Certifications issued before April 2024 will expire on March 31, 2025 鈥� certified professionals must act now to maintain their certification.

Deliver Maximum Value with Validated Up-to-Date Skills

麻豆原创’s goal is to make it easier and faster for everyone to learn the latest skills and maintain their certification. The redesigned certification program has two key objectives:

• It provides streamlined access to learning and quick quiz assessments, making it easier and faster to acquire and maintain the latest skills and certifications.
• It maintains excellence for innovation by ensuring that certified professionals meet quality standards across 麻豆原创 solutions. 聽

To get and stay certified, only a subscription to is needed. It provides access to all needed to prepare for a certification exam with guided learning resources such as expert-led live sessions and hands-on practice systems. Four certification exam attempts per learner per year are included in the subscription, and it also provides the simple approach to remain certified with short quizzes 鈥� making it an all-in-one-solution to gain the latest skills and drive innovation.

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麻豆原创 Launches First AI Certification

Being constantly updated, the 麻豆原创 Certification portfolio reflects the latest 麻豆原创 innovations. In line with the growing importance of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning skills, 麻豆原创 is introducing its first certification for generative AI developers, set to launch in December. Verifying skills in 麻豆原创 Business AI capabilities and 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform application extensions, the certification touches on the 麻豆原创 Business AI strategy, ethics, and methods for performance for use cases for large language models (LLMs). Using 麻豆原创鈥檚 generative AI hub, professionals will also work on real-life business problems while upskilling.

This certification, among all the others,already available, highlights 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to equipping professionals with innovative skills critical for the workplace of the future, offering numerous self-paced learning journeys, AI-specific courses, and resources to prepare learners for success in this transformative field.

Your Time to Act Is Now

is a commitment to driving innovation excellence.

With the first deadline approaching, organizations can now act and ensure that their teams are certified and prepared to meet demands with confidence and expertise in the latest 麻豆原创 innovations. The enhanced certification program offers the chance to partner with certified experts to support the success of transformation projects and that they run at their best. And certified individuals can now claim their spot among excellent innovators, staying ahead in their career by renewing their certification.

Do not wait! To lead with excellence to drive innovation, .

Andre Bechtold is senior vice president and head of Solution and Innovation Experience at 麻豆原创.

This perspective reflects an essential truth for today鈥檚 companies: growth and adaptation aren鈥檛 one-time goals; they鈥檙e cyclical processes essential for staying competitive and relevant. To keep up in this new landscape, businesses need adaptable guidance and proactive support that evolve alongside them.

麻豆原创 services subscription offerings can deliver on that reality without adding risk and anxiety. Like the infinity symbol, our services can provide a continuous, adaptable loop of options for enhanced learning, smooth operations, iterative optimization, and peak performance.

Let鈥檚 walk through each pillar of our fundamental cloud success framework and its advantages.

Learning 鈥� Starting with the Foundation

Learning is essential and a cornerstone for cloud success. Workforce transformation is rapidly changing, and skills are in need of continuous evolution. To help customers understand the resources available and wield them with confidence, our cloud adoption portfolio pulls together clear options for:

• Continuous training programs for end users with 麻豆原创 Learning Hub
• Access to ongoing expertise for solution administrators and IT personnel

This foundational phase goes well beyond onboarding new cloud software. It helps cultivate a culture of agility, continuous upskilling and certification, and readiness for ongoing innovation. For example, according to 麻豆原创鈥檚 commissioned , a composite organization representative of interviewed customers achieved substantial benefits. They include up to 25% productivity gains from enhanced upskilling, 50% cost savings with digital delivery, and a 50% faster time to competence for end users.

Optimizing for Today in Preparation for Tomorrow

Optimizing the use of cloud software and maximizing its potential is an ongoing journey. With an ever-changing software landscape, staying up-to-date on the latest features and knowing how to leverage them for the greatest impact on the business is challenging for many of our customers across all industries.

That’s why we offer 麻豆原创 Preferred Success, an offering of cloud adoption services that can enable our customers to build dynamic plans. Its service portfolio can provide the continuous expert guidance and insights necessary to refine business processes and help ensure technology investments support efficient, flexible, and resilient operations.

In 麻豆原创鈥檚 commissioned , organizations have experienced significant ROI and improvements in operational efficiency. Such benefits include 30% higher business-process efficiency, 25% time savings in release management, and a 24% boost in productivity for a composite organization representative of interviewed customers. The proactive guidance and actionable insights provided by the offering empower our customers to stay ahead of the technology curve while driving measurable results.

Operating with Confidence

In the cloud, operations take on a new form. Traditionally, companies relied on on-premise services and external consultants to manage operations. Now, the shift to cloud services demands a more comprehensive, integrated approach.

麻豆原创 Cloud Application Services offerings are tailored to help support customers using 麻豆原创 S/4HANA Cloud and 麻豆原创 Business Technology Platform (麻豆原创 BTP) in their daily operations. Our customers can offset cloud operations and critical processes while focusing on more valuable sides of their business 鈥� all with the full confidence of a reliable and proven partnership.

Our customers can also opt for the expanded edition of 麻豆原创 Preferred Success to help leverage services readily available as part of their plan for reinforced testing, configuration management, and application and business process checks. As a result, organizations can adapt without missing a moment of opportunity for improvement, enhancement, and growth.

The service portfolio can provide tremendous value to our customers, from helping accelerate time to first value to boosting operational efficiencies and productivity in impactful ways. The insights and expertise offered can give our customers the confidence that we understand their challenges and build trust as we partner together to deliver optimal solutions.

Performing at Peak Levels

For our customers, the ultimate goal of their cloud experience is to run their software at peak performance with minimal friction and maximum results. That鈥檚 where WalkMe solutions can step in, which are now part of the 麻豆原创 solution portfolio.

The solutions help put people at the epicenter of this cloud journey. They can assist organizations in proactively navigating constant technology changes, enhancing business process adoption, resolving digital friction, guiding users within their workflows, and streamlining tasks across any application.

With this flexibility, our customers can adapt their technology landscape to meet unique needs and fuel future growth while significantly reducing costs and time spent on support, user training, and development.

By enabling consistent, effective, and efficient use of software across workflows, our digital adoption capabilities can detect points of friction and provide tailored support and automation to help streamline tasks within the flow of work, across any application. In return, organizations can adapt their technology landscape to their unique needs to minimize the change curve while maximizing their cloud investments, reducing risk, and fueling future growth.

Looking Forward to a Journey of Ongoing Evolution

Times change, and so do the ways businesses operate in the cloud.

In today鈥檚 technology-driven business landscape, having great systems isn’t enough. Dependable, proactive services are necessary to keep them running smoothly. 麻豆原创 cloud service plans can deliver just that. With best-practice cloud services, we can harmonize the latest technologies and cloud services into a single, user-friendly experience that helps eliminate anxiety and guesswork.

As cloud technologies evolve, so will 麻豆原创鈥檚 cloud adoption service portfolio, bringing exciting new developments to help our customers learn, adapt, and excel. Here’s to a year filled with growth, opportunity, and the guidance you need to thrive!

Chad Crook is head of Enterprise Cross Solution Sales for the Customer Success Chief Business Office at 麻豆原创.

This is what I heard during my discussion with the first cohort of 麻豆原创鈥檚 , a program that helps equip underrepresented and underserved groups for a career in the tech industry through participation in a free 麻豆原创 Certification course.

How could it be that in a time when companies need to find talent quickly to fill the need for technically skilled roles 鈥� a need that is becoming more urgent by the day 鈥� there is an entire population of determined, driven people who feel as though they do not belong in the tech industry?

The Current State of Diversity in Technology

The numbers speak volumes: only . Only 3% of those jobs are held by Black women and 1% are held by Latina women. For me, it has always been impossible to ignore the lack of representation in the tech industry. I am acutely aware of when I am the only woman in the room 鈥� let alone the only Black woman.

But this is changing. Companies have begun implementing diversity-forward hiring practices to try to minimize barriers for populations that have historically been overlooked. The percentage of rose from 56% in 2016 to 88% in 2021. Though there is now targeted backlash, numerous employers remain committed to their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DE&I) goals for the workforce.

These initiatives have proven to be important to younger generations. In a few years, millennials and Gen Z will make up the majority of our workforce 鈥� and they want to work for companies that align with their values. A 2022 survey from the found that 76% of recent graduates indicated that diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts were 鈥渧ery important鈥� or 鈥渆xtremely important鈥� when considering their future employers.

Helping Underserved Groups Break into Tech

If we want diverse workforces, we must support and create targeted channels to source diverse talent. It is imperative that these groups 鈥� including women, people of color, veterans, and others 鈥� are given the resources to excel in high tech. I have seen firsthand how our digital skills initiative is making an impact on individuals and their communities, working to ensure that talent from all backgrounds can participate in this exciting era of technological innovation. At 麻豆原创, we offer training on products like and , whether through programs like the digital skills initiative or on , helping anyone interested in jump-starting their career in tech.聽

Without diverse perspectives, we leave out too many pieces of the puzzle to see the big picture. This deficit is particularly obvious in technology, given its influence on everything from how we shop to how we govern. It is unsustainable to expect lasting market viability from products that are developed by and marketed to one type of person. Put simply, employing diverse talent is essential to long-term success.

How Companies Can Recruit Diverse Talent

For companies that are looking for the next pool of employees to solve today鈥檚 business challenges, it is time to consider non-traditional avenues of talent, like graduates from 麻豆原创鈥檚 digital skills initiative. Each cohort comes equipped with 麻豆原创 Certification, self-motivation, and a strong work ethic. This is a special opportunity to pull from a curated group of strong candidates, not just because of their new skills but because of demonstrated curiosity and drive that is not easy to find.

麻豆原创 makes these trained and certified candidates available to recruiters at no charge. Want to get access to 麻豆原创-certified, ready-to-hire talent? Interested in adopting a cohort? to see how you can start hiring and get involved.

Register for the Digital Skills Initiative as a Participant

If you are interested in expanding your career opportunities by learning in-demand skills and achieving an 麻豆原创 Certification free of charge, apply for the digital skills initiative using the . This is a fantastic opportunity for those who want to make a career switch to tech.

To those who never pictured themselves in the tech industry, picture it. There is a place for you. Take this as a sign to invest in yourself and create a new path to success. 

Making an Impact on Future Generations

When I talked with this first cohort of the digital skills initiative, I saw how they take great pride in their certification. For some, these new skills will prove to be life-changing.

My goal is to support initiatives that aim to ensure that everyone, from all backgrounds, can pursue their interests in finding a career in tech. When we leave these doors closed, we not only rob those shut out of the opportunity, but all of us from the creativity, perspectives, and outcomes they could deliver.

I am incredibly proud of 麻豆原创鈥檚 work in empowering people to pursue a career in technology. I believe that we are developing the future of innovation through programs like the digital skills initiative, and I cannot wait to see how similar programs will evolve in the future.

If you are an NGO, university, or an 麻豆原创 partner or customer, contact us at partners.digitalskills@sap.com to learn more. If you are interested in applying to the digital skills initiative, to start your journey.

Etosha Thurman is chief marketing and solutions officer for Intelligent Spend and Business Network at 麻豆原创.

Considering global business spending on cloud computing infrastructure is set to soar to an astounding in 2024, it could be. But the motivation behind this surge isn’t just about saving money or time; it’s a quest for accelerated innovation, greater agility, and increased productivity.

麻豆原创 customers at the forefront of embracing the cloud are adopting emerging use cases for generative AI, industrialized machine learning, applied automation, and many more innovations. However, fulfilling these cloud ambitions requires expertise to navigate potential hurdles, especially data protection and integration.

This is precisely where two of 麻豆原创鈥檚 offerings 鈥�  and  鈥� can step in, providing the guidance and training essential for unlocking the full business value of the cloud.

Get Ready to Break Down Barriers

While technology is a crucial aspect of cloud adoption, true success depends on organizational transformation driven by the software 鈥� from the user experience to the underlying processes.

Regrettably, most businesses have yet to connect their cloud strategy with the challenges faced by employees expected to use cloud applications to complete their work. The cloud may bring new processes and applications that differ in appearance and functionality from the on-premise software used in the past. However, much more must be done to make people鈥檚 everyday work experience more productive, efficient, and effective.

Many 麻豆原创 customers are finding that the answer to overcoming this common obstacle revolves around four key elements:

• Access to expertise whenever and wherever required
• Continuous learning to empower productive use and optimization
• A comprehensive plan aligned with immediate, short-term, and long-term business needs
• Advanced support for solution administrators

Transform Meaningfully with 麻豆原创 Preferred Success

One challenge that most organizations face is incomplete familiarity with cloud solutions, even if their IT team is well-versed in them. 麻豆原创 Preferred Success and 麻豆原创 Learning Hub can empower our customers to close that gap with guidance, helping to overcome any barriers and optimize the bottom-line value of their cloud investment.

麻豆原创 Preferred Success can enable line-of-business users, key users, and administrators to build and maintain their knowledge about the cloud with continuous training. It helps establish an ongoing learning ethos that can give employees the confidence to adopt new cloud innovations and put them to good use to support the business as part of a center of excellence.

By enhancing their proficiency in using cloud applications, employees can handle daily tasks productively and navigate transitions and business changes efficiently. This dual advantage makes employees feel more comfortable with new processes, different approaches to work, and new terminologies that can collectively accelerate business transformation.

As a result, the transition to the cloud is smoother. 麻豆原创 Preferred Success can facilitate comprehensive planning of transformative projects, guiding organizations throughout implementation, go-live, and adoption phases. Some of our customers have sought this level of support when deploying relatively new solutions to optimize their solution road map, including formulating best practices to align their business processes with their new cloud architecture.

For example, dedicated release management guidance and best practices can free administrators from the burden of sifting through new features and deciding whether and how to leverage them. So instead of sentiments such as 鈥淥ur go-live was 12 months ago. Now what?鈥� 麻豆原创 Preferred Success customers can knowledgeably and confidently optimize the use and performance of their cloud investment.

Prepare Technical and Functional Teams with 麻豆原创 Learning Hub

麻豆原创 Learning Hub is a gateway to premium, guided learning resources across the 麻豆原创 solution portfolio. The digital learning solution offers technical and functional training for IT teams, starting long before implementation and extending into the future of learning.

With smooth access to self-paced and guided resources, learners can follow journeys tailored for their specific roles and skill levels to upskill in 麻豆原创 solutions. They can also access guided learning resources to deepen their knowledge, such as expert-led live sessions and hands-on practice opportunities on preconfigured training systems.

Acquiring an 麻豆原创 certification is another way to help boost cloud adoption, and 麻豆原创 Learning Hub can provide the necessary enablement for learners to become certified. Subscriptions to 麻豆原创 Learning Hub are available as standalone offerings or can be part of the 麻豆原创 Preferred Success plan. Learn more about the enhanced 麻豆原创 Learning Hub program and how it can help you transform your workforce and drive business success.

Rely On a Personalized Partnership for Cloud Success

As with any technology strategy, insight and guidance are vital for a successful cloud adoption. It鈥檚 similar to enrolling in an online course to learn a new skill or hiring a trainer to prepare for a marathon. Whenever we commit to change, we want the full advantage of expertise, solutions, and technologies to improve continually and achieve our goals. This same principle applies when aiming to boost the adoption of an existing cloud solution or one you plan to procure within the next 12 months.

Wherever our customers are in their cloud journey, 麻豆原创 Preferred Success and 麻豆原创 Learning Hub can offer the guidance and support necessary to help maximize the value of their cloud investment. Even with clear goals and specific objectives, customers can benefit from leveraging comprehensive expertise and identifying approaches and best practices that have proven successful or should be avoided.

Through a personalized road map covering workflows, user experience, and organizational culture, our customers can access insight-driven recommendations essential for aligning with corporate priorities and goals. But more importantly, they gain access to a customer success partner that can assess their operations and provide guidance to immediately use the cloud effectively 鈥� creating a journey of continued business growth and evolution.

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Chad Crook is chief innovation officer of Cloud Success Services at 麻豆原创.

The demand for skilled IT professionals is expected to grow dramatically 鈥� up 23% by 2031 in the United States alone, according to the U.S. Department of Labor. To help meet this demand, the emphasizes core skills and competencies that can be applied across various cloud solutions from 麻豆原创 and related versions.

鈥淭he pace of change and the talent shortage call for a new approach to identifying future-focused skills and roles. Instead of focusing on traditional aspects like degrees, job histories and titles, professional competencies become more important,鈥� says Andre Bechtold, senior vice president and head of solution and innovation experience at 麻豆原创. 鈥淏y transitioning to role-based certifications that focus on core skills and competencies, the skillset of a learner becomes more valuable and gains sustainability and more relevance for longer periods of time.鈥�

Many organizations rely on 麻豆原创 solutions and skilled professionals to ensure a smooth and fast transition and drive business success. The enhanced 麻豆原创 Learning Hub provides access to great content and includes four certification attempts per learner per year. Subscribers can receive expert guidance in digital live sessions, on-demand hands-on practice systems, advanced analytics and learning management functionalities. This new digital premium offering marks a major step in the evolution of the 麻豆原创 Learning portfolio. To meet the rapid pace of technological innovation and the need to quickly gain new and future-proof skills, 麻豆原创 continues to help organizations learn and become certified faster to maximize their investment.

With the need for fast, comprehensive and role-based upskilling, the new certification model will make continuous learning and assessments a priority. Starting in early second quarter, these changes will support customers, partners and individuals in gaining skills across the 麻豆原创 solutions portfolio and keeping them up to date.

Partners can benefit from further advancements, including a tailored partner experience with curated learning journeys, exclusive access to events and subject matter experts. A subscription to 麻豆原创 Learning Hub, partner edition comes with a significantly reduced price per user per year and offers additional chances to earn certifications, as well as improved analysis and tracking features.

With the move to the cloud in full swing, the enhanced 麻豆原创 Learning Hub and new certification program help customers and partners meet the challenges of a tight labor market and necessary workforce transformation. Learn more about and the .

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This year, we鈥檙e focused on facilitating the career growth of existing 麻豆原创 professionals as demand for their skills accelerates faster and faster. As of today, three major innovations will bring even more support to these professionals around the globe. Our future-focused is now available to anyone with an Internet connection. We also introduced our plan to make 麻豆原创 Learning Hub the gateway to an unparalleled learning experience. Finally, we launched a role-based certification for enterprise architects, today鈥檚 most in-demand and best-paid role in the industry.

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All these innovations are part of our ongoing commitment to support workforce reinvention. We believe that in times of change, we have the remarkable opportunity to put our community in the position to seize career opportunities and accelerate business transformation.

It Starts with the Right Future-Focused Learning

From supply chain shortages and rising gas prices to inflation and shifting customer needs, many organizations rely on automated processes that enable them to adapt to an ever-changing business landscape and drive success. In this volatile atmosphere, tens of thousands of organizations have to support them on their path to a technological future, leading to skyrocketing demand for 麻豆原创 talent.

To meet this increasing demand and to help businesses succeed on their cloud journey, 麻豆原创 is making our strategic 鈥� all that is needed is an Internet connection. By lowering the barrier to accessing this content, more professionals can prepare for cloud-driven projects while staying on track with continuous learning, enhancing their digital skill set. In turn, customers can expect to gain a competitive advantage in their industry by equipping their employees with these tools and resources.

It Pays to Be an Enterprise Architect 鈥� In More Ways than One

As organizations continue to shift more of their workload to the cloud, we also see that the role of the enterprise architect is becoming increasingly vital. Bridging the gap between business and technology, enterprise architects ensure companies can reach their desired business outcomes through the effective use of technology. Recent numbers prove the demand for this role: it was ranked as , highlighting high job satisfaction and a competitive salary.

Recognizing the advantages that the role of enterprise architect can offer both individuals and organizations, we have introduced the first role-based certification program for professionals aspiring to become an enterprise architect today. This prerequisite intermediate certification demonstrates comprehensive understanding of 麻豆原创 solutions, business, and strategic aspects of enterprise architecture and ultimately helps 麻豆原创 professionals to increase career security and growth. At the same time, the certification can provide organizations with the confidence that their employees are gaining the competitive skills needed to drive significant business value on a large scale.

鈥淎SUG enthusiastically supports 麻豆原创鈥檚 enterprise architect certification program and recommends that every 麻豆原创 customer sponsor their enterprise architects to complete the certification and require any partner working on their behalf to be certified,鈥� said Geoff Scott, CEO and chief community champion, ASUG.

We believe that, in addition to investing in the upskilling of students and minorities in tech with our digital skills initiative to equip the next generation of IT workers, we have now taken an immense step to support professionals and organizations in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem with this in-demand certification.

A Successful Workforce Transformation Requires Transparency and Insights

As many professionals are experiencing changing expectations surrounding their current roles and are looking to meet these shifts and advance in their careers, we must deliver new ways to help them upskill. After all, it is estimated that . We have seen that the rate of success surrounding upskilling can rise further when leadership has access to data that allows them to guide their workforce transformation according to their specific business needs.

To take these circumstances into account, we have announced a new 麻豆原创 Learning site integration where subscribers to 麻豆原创 Learning Hub will have seamless access to digital courses, streamlining training programs to strengthen their digital skill set and help drive transformation for their company as a whole. With this new integration, .

For the first time, subscribers to the private cloud version of 麻豆原创 Learning Hub can benefit from exclusive learning management and reporting functionalities across solutions and platforms. These enhancements enable customers to access key insights and analytics that can help them plan and control their team鈥檚 skills transformation with transparency and help ensure long-term business value. For example, , an improvement in talent acquisition and retention, and a more resilient workforce.

At 麻豆原创, we recognize the challenges and opportunities that transformation presents both to our customers and 麻豆原创 professionals, which is why we have taken the next step in paving the way for unparalleled career growth and business transformation. By equipping employees with the tools and resources they need to enhance their skill set, organizations can reach new heights while employees increase their potential for future career opportunities.

Max Wessel is chief learning officer at 麻豆原创.

As more employees express this sentiment, many organizations are recognizing imposter syndrome as a persistent experience that is resulting in declining employee satisfaction, higher turnover, and increased procrastination. But is there anything companies can do to mitigate this common human emotion that impacts daily performance? Here are three tactics to navigate 鈥� and overcome 鈥� imposter syndrome.

1. Boost Confidence through Learning

The unfortunate reality is that learning is often overlooked as a key tool to build confidence 鈥� we don鈥檛 often talk about how impactful learning can be to combat feelings of imposter syndrome and, as a result, do a disservice to our workers. Skill development plays a critical role in fueling self-worth, especially as today鈥檚 employees face challenges surrounding rapid technological advancement and shifting workplace responsibilities.

For example, the need to tackle evolving career expectations has become a constant for our consultant partners. As organizations increasingly undergo the transition from on-premise to cloud, the knowledge and expertise of consultants is expected to adapt to meet demand. This can be daunting for highly technical experts. With the rise of cloud technology, consultants are expected to flip their on-premise focus that required being highly technical to suit the cloud landscape, which requires them to be experts in business processes and change management.

By upskilling, or learning something new, employees can take control of shifting industry needs and evolving roles to transform their tactics and improve how they perform 鈥� ultimately leading to stronger feelings of competence.

2. Build a Network of Growth-Oriented Learners

The experience of learning and growing alongside peers is incredibly validating and sets up a strong culture of support that builds feelings of self-assurance. We鈥檝e seen this to be true as we speak to people operating in the 麻豆原创 ecosystem as part of our one-year anniversary of , a learning offering specifically designed for professionals at an 麻豆原创 partner and tailored to their needs to advance continuous learning across the 麻豆原创 portfolio.

By sharing new learning resources or engaging in group learning, employees create an environment of growth that can catapult them for years to come. We鈥檝e been thrilled to read some examples of how our valued partners have benefited from 麻豆原创鈥檚 learning experiences. Through the completion of certifications, learners have expressed rising levels of confidence in their skills. 鈥淭he certification has given me a lot of confidence as I approach my work with customers and colleagues, in turn boosting my reputation when it comes to 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors solutions,鈥� says Jose Lopez, practice manager at Core HR. Developed with the 麻豆原创 partner organization, it was created to fit our partner鈥檚 specific business and the learning needs of its employees, enhancing their ability to deliver value to customers and market their expertise.

enables individuals at partner companies to continuously train, certify and stay current with 麻豆原创 innovations. By staying on top of evolving industry skills, partner consultants consistently deliver value, strengthening confidence and differentiating themselves from the rest. Since the creation of the partner edition of 麻豆原创 Learning Hub last year, it has been widely adopted by the 麻豆原创 partner ecosystem, with 30% net-new partners reached in one year and thousands of learners currently using the edition to help increase their knowledge and skills on 麻豆原创 solutions and achieve certification.

3. Set Goals 鈥� And Commit to Reaching Them

Little compares to the rush of confidence that comes from accomplishing a new goal. By consistently setting new personal challenges 鈥� and reaching them 鈥� individuals prove to themselves their own ability to step out of their comfort zone and commit to growth. Take Tobias Steckenborn, for example. Steckenborn was an 麻豆原创 consultant for many years and is now self-employed with his company Consolvis. He was determined to set himself a challenge: complete five 麻豆原创 Cloud certifications in 10 days. The completion of this goal allowed him to better support his team in their technical work and resulted in him feeling more capable in his role as a manager.

鈥淭oday, I am no longer just a project employee, but also a manager. As such, I am responsible for promoting my employees. One of my colleagues is currently working on a cloud project. The certification process, including going through the materials offered, has strengthened our theoretical foundations in dealing with various cloud-based solutions,鈥� says Steckenborn. 鈥淚鈥檓 also able to better operate as a role model and want to motivate my employees to continue their education. If the boss participates in learning alongside employees and doesn’t always just preach, we all succeed.鈥�

The next time a friend or colleague expresses symptoms of imposter syndrome, check in to see if they have the resources available to comfortably learn new areas or refresh their skills. With 麻豆原创鈥檚 wide range of courses and certifications, individuals at any level can leverage learning to grow their capabilities, develop a network of motivated peers, and achieve goals of new heights.

Jan Meyer is head of Learning Systems at 麻豆原创.
Hans Uebe is global head of Ecosystem Delivery Success at 麻豆原创.