Below is a detailed study plan for the P_SAPEA_2023 exam. The plan uses Pomodoro Technique for focused study sessions and Forgetting Curve for review, ensuring deep understanding and retention of key topics over 8 weeks.
Study Plan Overview
Goals:
- Content Mastery: Develop a deep understanding of the four major exam areas: SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Tool Set, Architecture Vision and Roadmap, Business Architecture, and Application, Data, and Technical Architecture.
- Skill Application: Apply learned concepts through SAP tools and techniques to create architecture models, roadmaps, and data integration solutions.
Study Methodology:
- Pomodoro Technique: Use 25-minute focused sessions with 5-minute breaks. Every four sessions, take a 20-minute break.
- Spaced Review: To align with the Forgetting Curve, review each topic 1 day, 1 week, and 1 month after studying to reinforce memory.
Weekly Study Plan
Weeks 1-2: SAP Enterprise Architecture Framework and Tool Set
Goal: Build a foundational understanding of SAP EA Framework, SAP Reference Architecture, and SAP EA Designer.
Week 1:
Day 1: Overview of SAP Enterprise Architecture (EA) Framework
- Task: Read SAP EA Framework documentation, focusing on its purpose in aligning IT with business strategy.
- Actions: Take notes on the roles and objectives within SAP EA Framework.
- Outcome: Summarize the EA Framework in a brief paragraph for quick reference.
Days 2-3: Understanding SAP Reference Architecture
- Task: Study each component of SAP’s Reference Architecture (business, data, application, and technical architectures).
- Actions: For each component:
- Read explanations on SAP Learning Hub or official SAP documents.
- Diagram the structure of each architecture (e.g., data flow in data architecture).
- Outcome: Draw a complete reference model showing connections between business, data, application, and technical architectures.
Day 4: Introduction to SAP EA Designer
- Task: Explore SAP EA Designer’s interface and core functions (modeling, diagramming).
- Actions: Create a basic model of an IT workflow (e.g., order processing flow).
- Outcome: Save and label a diagram in SAP EA Designer for future reference.
Day 5-7: Consolidation and Review
- Task: Review the week’s content using flashcards for each EA Framework concept.
- Actions: Test knowledge with flashcards; summarize key points on a whiteboard.
- Outcome: Be able to explain each part of the EA Framework without notes.
Week 2:
Day 1-2: Applying SAP EA Framework Skills
- Task: Practice identifying real-world EA components using case examples (e.g., a company migrating to cloud).
- Actions: Break down business needs into EA Framework parts; map them in SAP EA Designer.
- Outcome: Create a high-level architecture for a hypothetical cloud migration.
Days 3-4: Case Studies
- Task: Read SAP case studies on EA implementation and apply knowledge.
- Actions: Choose 2 case studies, identify key architecture elements, and document lessons learned.
- Outcome: Summarize case study results, focusing on effective EA Framework use.
Weeks 3-4: Architecture Vision and Roadmap
Goal: Learn how to define an architecture vision and design a roadmap that aligns with IT and business goals.
Week 3:
Days 1-2: Defining Architecture Vision
- Task: Study how to create a clear, achievable architecture vision.
- Actions: Read about aligning IT and business goals; draft a vision statement for a sample project.
- Outcome: Write a 1-2 sentence architecture vision statement focusing on scalability and flexibility.
Days 3-4: Roadmap Design Basics
- Task: Learn the phases of roadmap design, including technical requirements and timeline planning.
- Actions: Create a roadmap outline showing phased steps for a migration project.
- Outcome: Draft a complete roadmap showing phases, timeline, and resource needs.
Week 4:
Days 1-3: Short-term and Long-term Planning
- Task: Learn the difference between short-term and long-term IT planning.
- Actions: Write a short-term plan to address immediate IT bottlenecks, and a long-term plan for overall system improvements.
- Outcome: Complete a short-term vs. long-term IT strategy summary.
Day 4: Case Study and Quiz
- Task: Work on a case study focusing on developing a roadmap for a retail company moving to cloud.
- Actions: Identify phases, key goals, and major milestones within the roadmap.
- Outcome: Complete a mock roadmap plan as a practical application exercise.
Weeks 5-6: Business Architecture
Goal: Master business capability mapping and process modeling, aligning IT and business operations.
Week 5:
Days 1-3: Business Capability Mapping
- Task: Study how to map out business capabilities for alignment with IT resources.
- Actions: Map functional needs for finance, supply chain, and customer service; identify supporting IT tools.
- Outcome: Create a full capability map that identifies IT dependencies for each business area.
Days 4-5: Process Modeling with SAP Signavio
- Task: Learn to create end-to-end models for business processes.
- Actions: Use SAP Signavio to model an order-to-cash process, labeling each step clearly.
- Outcome: Save a process model to demonstrate workflow understanding.
Week 6:
Days 1-2: Integrating Business Architecture with IT
- Task: Study examples of IT supporting business architecture.
- Actions: Draft a data integration plan for a CRM system with shared customer data.
- Outcome: Complete a document showing how data integration supports business goals.
Days 3-4: Consolidation and Self-Assessment
- Task: Review capability mapping and process modeling knowledge.
- Actions: Answer questions on key terms and practice creating flashcards.
- Outcome: Complete a quiz on capability mapping and process modeling.
Weeks 7-8: Application, Data, and Technical Architecture
Goal: Gain in-depth understanding of application architecture, data consistency, and technical architecture principles.
Week 7:
Days 1-3: Application Architecture and SAP Integration
- Task: Study application lifecycle and S/4HANA integration principles.
- Actions: Create an integration outline for S/4HANA with BTP.
- Outcome: Draft an integration plan focusing on application flow across departments.
Days 4-5: Data Architecture and Consistency
- Task: Learn data governance, consistency, and how SAP Data Intelligence supports integration.
- Actions: Plan a data governance structure covering storage, transfer, and quality management.
- Outcome: Complete a detailed data consistency outline for SAP applications.
Week 8:
Days 1-3: Technical Architecture and Clean Core Principle
- Task: Study technical architecture components like computing resources, storage, and security.
- Actions: Draft a technical setup outline including servers, cloud resources, and security protocols.
- Outcome: Create a Clean Core Principle plan for a hybrid architecture.
Days 4-5: Mock Exam and Final Review
- Task: Take a mock exam and review weak areas.
- Actions: Revisit notes and flashcards on Data, Technical, and Application Architecture.
- Outcome: Feel prepared and confident for the actual exam.
This plan ensures comprehensive understanding of the P_SAPEA_2023 topics through structured study, application, and review. It maximizes learning efficiency using Pomodoro sessions and spaced review, giving you the tools to succeed on exam day.