SAP - S4/HANA Trainings

SAP S/4HANA: a widely used tool ERP for large organisations

SAP S/4HANA is SAP’s next-generation ERP suite, built on the HANA in-memory database. With broad functional coverage (Finance, Management Accounting, Procurement, Sales, Production, Logistics, HR, Maintenance), S/4HANA constitutes the digitalisation foundation of large companies and international organisations in French-speaking Switzerland. The Confederation, cantonal administrations, the watchmaking and pharmaceutical industries, private banks, international organisations around Lake Geneva and many mid-sized companies use SAP as their central management system.

SAP enforces a clear migration roadmap from SAP ECC to S/4HANA by 2027 (with possible extended maintenance under conditions), creating structural demand for S/4HANA skills in Switzerland. ITTA, a training organisation, offers an SAP S/4HANA catalogue covering the functional domains most demanded on the Swiss market. Our trainers are SAP consultants active on real S/4HANA projects, allowing them to illustrate every module with concrete configurations and real cases experienced in Swiss companies.

Following a recognised SAP S/4HANA training opens access to highly valued roles: SAP FI, CO, MM, SD functional consultant, business key user, SAP project manager, business analyst, internal SAP trainer. The Swiss market is particularly active on SAP Finance, management accounting and logistics profiles, in connection with ongoing ECC to S/4HANA migration waves.

Whether you are an SAP consultant ramping up, a business key user responsible for a functional module, a project manager leading an ECC to S/4HANA migration, a management accountant, accountant or buyer involved in the ERP transformation, our SAP S/4HANA training in Geneva and Lausanne covers the most demanded functional modules.

ITTA SAP S/4HANA catalogue: structured functional modules

Overview and integrated paths

The path starts with SAP S/4HANA Overview, covering the global S/4HANA architecture, the HANA in-memory database, Fiori, functional modules, the role of various user profiles and the migration stakes from ECC. This training is the ideal entry for key users, project managers, business analysts and generalist consultants. The integrated paths Overview, Financial and Management Accounting and Overview, Sales and Purchasing Management regroup overview plus business module in a condensed path.

Financial Accounting (FI) and Management Accounting (CO)

The SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting module covers general ledger, accounts receivable (AR), accounts payable (AP), asset accounting (AA), balance sheets, closing procedures, and Swiss specifics (VAT, chart of accounts, multi-currency). The SAP S/4HANA Management Accounting module covers analytical accounting: cost centres, internal orders, activity-based accounting, profitability analysis, Margin Analysis reporting. These two modules are the most demanded in French-speaking Switzerland, particularly in multinationals and banks.

Sourcing and procurement (MM)

The SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement module covers supplier and master data management, purchase requisitions, purchase orders, framework contracts, goods receipt, logistics invoice verification, inventory and stock management. It is the key module for buyers, logistics controllers and supply chain project managers in charge of an S/4HANA transition.

Sales administration (SD)

The SAP S/4HANA Sales module covers customer management, quotations and sales orders, shipping, billing, credit notes and returns, as well as pricing specifics and commercial conditions. It is the key module for sales administrators, commercial key users and customer service profiles in charge of the S/4HANA transition.

SAP S/4HANA and the publisher ecosystem at ITTA

SAP S/4HANA fits into a broader ERP/CRM ecosystem. The CRM ERP sub-domain regroups all our SAP S/4HANA training and complements with Microsoft Dynamics 365 for profiles covering both worlds. For the management accountant profile seeking to master reporting, data analysis BI training (Power BI) brings a valuable complement to exploit SAP data outside SAP Analytics Cloud. Project managers in charge of an ECC to S/4HANA migration will benefit from combining with project management (PMI, Prince2). More technical profiles can complement with analytics and data management for SQL and data model understanding.

SAP S/4HANA trends in 2026

SAP continues to accelerate the migration to S/4HANA Cloud, particularly with the RISE with SAP strategy proposing a packaged offer of cloud, infrastructure and services. SAP progressively integrates Joule, its generative AI copilot, into the main functional modules (FI, CO, MM, SD). SAP Build (low-code) gains visibility to extend S/4HANA. SAP Analytics Cloud becomes the native reporting tool, complementing or replacing SAP BW. Master Data Governance gains importance. Our pedagogical content regularly integrates these evolutions to remain aligned with current practices.

SAP S/4HANA training in Geneva, Lausanne and online

All our SAP S/4HANA courses are available on-site in our Geneva and Lausanne centres, as well as in interactive virtual classroom with an SAP consultant live. Our sessions are organised in 5-week cycles. Each session includes hands-on cases and pedagogical materials aligned with official SAP modules. Practical environment access details are communicated in advance by our pedagogical team. Customised corporate training is also possible at your premises, in Geneva, Lausanne, Vaud and across French-speaking Switzerland, with a programme adapted to your internal SAP stack (ECC, S/4HANA Private Cloud, S/4HANA Public Cloud, RISE) and your activated modules.

Why choose ITTA

ITTA offers a training catalogue. Our SAP trainers are SAP consultants active on S/4HANA projects for Swiss and international companies, covering Finance, Management Accounting, Procurement and Sales modules. The SAP catalogue regroups our courses covering the functional modules most demanded on the Swiss market. Our pedagogical team supports you in choosing the right path, identifying prerequisites and funding solutions adapted to your professional situation.

Our pedagogical approach favours learning by doing, with cases inspired by the daily work of Swiss companies (closings, analytical management accounting, multi-currency international procurement, multi-site sales administration) and individualised follow-up throughout the path. Each session combines training time, applied exercises on the SAP environment and exchanges with the trainer, allowing each participant to progress at their own pace and to leave with skills directly usable in their professional context.

Featured courses in this catalogue

Here is a selection of reference training courses in this catalogue, accessible directly:

• SAP S/4HANA Overview
• SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting
• SAP S/4HANA Management Accounting
• SAP S/4HANA Sourcing and Procurement
• SAP S/4HANA Sales
• SAP S/4HANA Overview and Finance
• SAP S/4HANA Overview and Sales/Purchasing

FAQ

Which SAP S/4HANA course to choose to start?

SAP S/4HANA Overview is the natural entry for any profile discovering the platform. It covers the global architecture, functional modules and migration stakes. Then, the choice of business module depends on your role: Finance (FI), Management Accounting (CO), Procurement (MM) or Sales (SD). Our pedagogical team guides you according to your profile.

SAP ECC or SAP S/4HANA: which version to train on?

S/4HANA is the recommended version since standard maintenance of SAP ECC ends, with possible extended maintenance under conditions. If your company is still on ECC, understanding S/4HANA concepts remains relevant to anticipate the migration. Our pedagogical team supports you on the key differences between both versions.

How long to become an SAP functional consultant?

Our pedagogical team adapts the pace to your profile and business prerequisites. Mastery of an SAP functional module requires combining training, project practice and mentoring by a senior consultant. The 5-week cycle format eases this progressive skill ramp-up.

Are your SAP courses available for companies?

Yes, the entire SAP S/4HANA catalogue is available in-house, in Geneva, Lausanne and in virtual classroom, with a programme adapted to your SAP version, activated modules and migration project. Our team builds the specifications with you and organises sessions according to your calendar.