The full form of SAP is Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing.

SAP stands for Systems, Applications, and Products in Data Processing (Anwendungen und Produkte in der Datenverarbeitung in German). SAP was founded in 1972 in Walldorf, Germany and now has offices around the world. 

Originally known for leadership in enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, SAP has evolved to become a market leader in end-to-end enterprise application software, database, analytics, intelligent technologies, and experience management. A top cloud company with 200 million users worldwide, SAP helps businesses of all sizes and in all industries to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and achieve their purpose.

System Applications and Products in Data Processing (SAP) is the leading global provider of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) software. Companies — large, small, and midsized — rely on SAP software solutions to better manage their business intelligence, operations planning, and purchasing and materials. SAP software integrates all areas of business operations. It is an integrated package of business applications. From a business perspective SAP allows sales to enter orders for customers, purchasing to buy products from vendors, production personnel to produce goods, warehouse to manage inventory, and finance to keep the books. The Houston area job market is very strong and many companies in the metro area use SAP in at least some of their departments so there are many employment opportunities locally.

(System Applications and Products in Data Processing) classes are geared for the professional using SAP in their own work environment, during implementation, upgrade, or maintenance. Classes cover information required for various SAP certification exams. Any three classes within the SAP curriculum totaling 144 hours will earn a Marketable Skills Award.