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Here’s a comparison table for SAP, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations, and Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP, focusing on certifications, price, and access—all adapted to a financial advisory and innovator visa context in the UK:
System / Certification | Official Certification Name / Link | Exam Fee (approx) | Training Access | Notes & Resources |
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations | Microsoft Certified: Dynamics 365: Finance and Operations Apps Solution Architect ExpertMicrosoft Certified: Dynamics 365 Finance Functional Consultant Associate | £113–£165 per exam | Free via Microsoft Learn, plus paid instructor-led available | Official practice labs, 30-day trial, Power Platform integration, widely recognized in the UK |
SAP S/4HANA Finance | SAP Certified Application Associate – SAP S/4HANA for Financial Accounting AssociatesSAP Learning | €225 (~£195) per exam | Free learning journeys and paid hands-on access (from €180/30 days) | Practice systems usually require paid access; highly valued for large/enterprise roles |
Oracle Fusion Cloud ERP (Financials) | Oracle Financials Cloud: General Ledger 2022 Certified Implementation ProfessionalOracle Certification page | $245 (~£200) per exam | Free official learning paths, but limited individual access to live environments | Most hands-on practice is via employer, partner, or paid Oracle Cloud accounts |
Additional Notes:
- For Microsoft Dynamics 365, you can train for free and get a 30-day trial environment for hands-on learning.
- SAP provides great free theory content, but interactive system practice is usually only available with a separate paid subscription.
- Oracle has strong written courses, but individual access to full practice environments is rare—most get real experience via employers or implementation partners.
Tip: For your CoreInsight financial advisory and UK Innovator Visa, certifications in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations (with some Power BI expertise) are easiest to obtain, cost-effective, and best matched for your business goals.