Saviynt University Takes Aim at the SAP Security Skills Gap

Saviynt has introduced a new global Partner Delivery Excellence Program aimed at enhancing the quality, consistency, and scalability of identity security implementations across enterprise environments. A central pillar of this initiative is Saviynt University, a comprehensive partner training and certification platform designed to address the growing global shortage of skilled identity governance professionals, particularly those supporting complex SAP landscapes and hybrid cloud architectures.

Saviynt University offers structured, role-based learning paths, certification exams, and hands-on labs, all designed to ensure that partner consultants are deployment-ready for high-stakes enterprise projects. According to the Saviynt website, the partnership program includes leading international systems integrators and consulting firms such as Deloitte, IBM, and accenture.

To support accountability and continuous improvement, Saviynt has introduced a formal partner tiering system, comprising Certified, Gold, and Platinum levels. These tiers help differentiate partners based on objective measures such as training completion rates, project performance, and customer satisfaction metrics gathered during post-implementation reviews.

Mark Francetic, Saviynt’s SVP of Partner Business Development, commented: “Our Partner Delivery Excellence Program underscores Saviynt’s continued investment in partner success. This initiative accelerates partner growth, creates competitive advantage, and ensures customers receive the highest standard of delivery.”

Building a Scalable Identity Workforce

Multiple industry analyses project that the identity governance and administration (IGA) market will expand significantly through 2028, with estimated compound annual growth rates ranging from 10% to 12%. This growth is being driven by enterprise adoption of zero-trust architectures, increasing regulatory scrutiny, and widespread ERP modernization initiatives such as SAP S/4HANA migrations.

As demand for identity and access governance solutions increases, enterprises may face a widening skills gap unless vendors and partners invest in scalable workforce development. Programs like Saviynt University aim to help close this gap by producing consultants with both deep technical skills and SAP-specific integration expertise. By investing in upskilling its partner base, Saviynt seeks to ensure that enterprises have access to trained professionals who understand both SAP and identity architectures.

What This Means for SAPinsiders

Certified partner enablement is a key differentiator in SAP identity deployments. Saviynt’s university-driven model helps ensure that delivery partners are not only technically capable but also aligned with enterprise compliance and security standards. This reduces the risk of misconfiguration and enhances internal stakeholder trust, especially during complex SAP S/4HANA transformations. With more predictable outcomes and stronger project governance, SAP professionals can gain confidence in scaling identity governance across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

The identity governance market is shifting toward standardized delivery and ecosystem accountability. Saviynt’s program reflects a broader trend toward performance-based partner tiering, similar to models seen in Salesforce and ServiceNow ecosystems. Saviynt is not the only identity governance vendor expanding its training investments, but it is uniquely positioned through its SAP-native connectors and GRC alignment. For SAPinsiders, this means potentially shorter vendor evaluation cycles and a clearer basis for partner selection.

SAP leaders should prioritize identity vendors with proven training and expertise in SAP integration. Organizations that lack strong delivery resources often face delayed go-lives, audit issues, and user friction due to poor role design or access errors. Companies that invest in skilled consultants and structured identity governance programs often report significant reductions in provisioning errors and faster compliance wins. When selecting identity vendors, technology executives should look for validated SAP connectors, structured partner delivery programs, and shared accountability for post-implementation outcomes.