C_CE325 · ● Active · Associate · SAP
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $300–$500 USD per attempt (varies by region; bundle pricing available through SAP Learning Hub) |
| Duration | 180 minutes |
| Questions | 80 questions (scenario-based format; business decision context) |
| Passing | ~65–70% cut score (varies by version) |
| Format | Multiple choice with scenario-based questions and practical configuration contexts |
| Delivery | SAP Learning Hub portal or authorized testing center (online/onsite options available) |
| Languages | English (primary); regional availability via SAP Learning Hub |
| Valid | 12 months; stay-current assessments required to maintain certification |
| Renewal | Stay-current assessments through SAP Learning Hub; alignment with latest Concur releases |
| Prerequisites | None formally required; recommended for individuals with hands-on Concur Expense configuration experience or system administrator background |
| Released | 2023 version (C_CE325_2601); evolved from legacy Advanced Configuration Training (ACT) program |
| Retiring | N/A — actively maintained by SAP |
Vendor source — SAP Learning Hub — Concur Certifications ↗
Exam syllabus & topics — C_CE325 Exam Details ↗
About
The C_CE325 certification validates that a consultant possesses intermediate to advanced knowledge of SAP Concur Expense Professional Edition configuration, implementation, and administration. Launched in 2023 as a replacement for the Advanced Configuration Training (ACT) program, this exam emphasizes hands-on configuration, policy setup, approval workflows, reporting customization, and integration with SAP S/4HANA Finance modules. It is positioned as a core credential for Concur Functional Consultants implementing travel and expense solutions in mid-market and enterprise environments, particularly where organizations require complex approval hierarchies, cost-allocation rules, and compliance reporting.
Domain context — Travel/Expense Management
Travel and Expense (T&E) management is a critical operational function in organizations with distributed workforces, multi-location operations, or frequent customer/supplier engagement. SAP Concur dominates the enterprise T&E market globally, serving as the primary spend-management platform for policy enforcement, approval workflows, audit trails, and reimbursement. Integration with SAP S/4HANA Finance (GL posting, cost center allocation, tax recovery) and external booking engines (hotel, airfare, rental) is standard in large deployments.
Read full deep dive — SAP Concur Ecosystem ↗ (file not yet created)
Topics covered
The exam blueprint weights the following domains equally (~12–15% each):
- Concur Expense Module Configuration — policy setup, expense types, approval workflows, reimbursement rules, advance/cash advance handling
- Concur Travel Module Setup — booking engine integration, traveler profiles, hotel/airfare rate contracts, travel policy enforcement, approval routing
- User & Role Management — Concur user lifecycle, role assignment, delegation rules, manager hierarchy setup, access control
- Approval Workflows & Expense Report Routing — multi-level approval chains, exception handling, report status lifecycle, delegation of authority
- Cost Allocation & Coding — cost center assignment, profit center allocation, project billing, customer codes, expense-to-GL mapping
- Reporting & Analytics — dashboard configuration, audit reports, spend analysis, custom report builder, data export to external systems
- Integration with Finance Systems — SAP S/4HANA GL posting, AP integration, tax recovery automation, journal entry creation
- Invoice Module & Supplier Integration — supplier invoice capture, three-way matching, approval workflows (if applicable to organization)
- Regulatory & Compliance — audit trail requirements, GDPR/local privacy, receipt retention, corporate policy enforcement
- System Administration & Troubleshooting — data governance, master data maintenance, log analysis, performance optimization
Source: C_CE325 Exam Syllabus ↗
Common skills at Travel/Expense Management · Associate
Shared content for the Travel/Expense Management domain at Associate level — not specific to this cert.
- Spend policy design and enforcement across distributed organizations
- Approval workflow design (serial, parallel, escalation, delegation)
- Integration architecture between booking engines and back-office systems
- Cost allocation and cost center management
- Audit and compliance reporting (receipt, approval, spend limits)
- Travel policy configuration (per-traveler, per-location, per-project rules)
- Reimbursement processing and tax recovery automation
- Basic analytics and dashboard configuration for executive spend visibility
- User access and role-based permission frameworks
- GL account and cost center master data governance
Recommended courses at Travel/Expense Management · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Learning | Concur Expense Configuration & Administration (instructor-led or on-demand) | Part of SAP Learning Hub subscription (~$500–$1,500/year) | ↗ |
| SAP Learning | Concur Travel Configuration & Administration | Included in subscription | ↗ |
| SAP Learning | Concur Employee Expense Learning Journey | Free / Included | ↗ |
| openSAP | Discovering Travel & Expense Solutions (free MOOC) | Free | ↗ |
| Udemy | SAP Concur Travel and Expense Management Course | $12–$50 (frequent promotions) | ↗ |
| Srijan Institute | SAP Concur (Expense and Travel Management) Training | $500–$1,200 | ↗ |
| Cloud Foundation | SAP Concur Training & Certification Course | Variable | ↗ |
Course-selection rule: Prioritize courses that explicitly cover C_CE325 or Expense Professional Edition configuration. Avoid generic "Concur Overview" or "End-User" courses; focus on functional consultant / configuration paths.
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cert4Prep | C_CE325 Practice Test | ~$50–$99 | ↗ |
| CertsWarrior | C_CE325 Exam Questions & Answers PDF | ~$50–$99 | ↗ |
| ExamKill | SAP C_CE325 Certification Exam Prep | ~$50–$99 | ↗ |
| SAP Learning Hub | Official SAP practice assessments (if available) | Included in subscription | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Implementing SAP Concur: A Functional Guide to Travel and Expense Management | Various SAP Concur Experts | SAP PRESS | 2022 | 978-1493222200 | ↗ |
| SAP Concur Expense & Travel Configuration | Srijan Institute Documentation | Srijan Publications | 2023 | N/A | ↗ |
Book rule: Concur-specific literature is limited compared to S/4HANA modules. SAP PRESS and official SAP Concur Community forums are primary resources. Supplement with vendor-provided configuration guides and case studies from SAP Learning Hub.
Typical job titles at Travel/Expense Management · Associate
Concur Functional Consultant · Travel & Expense Implementation Specialist · Concur Expense Administrator · Travel & Expense Consultant · Spend Management Consultant · SAP Concur Configuration Specialist · Travel & Expense Systems Analyst · Concur Reporting Analyst
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list C_CE325, Concur Expense, or Travel & Expense implementation experience as required or preferred.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $98,000–$145,000 annually (associate to mid-level; senior/lead roles $160,000–$200,000+) | Glassdoor — SAP Concur Functional Consultant ↗ · ZipRecruiter — Concur Consultant ↗ · Levels.fyi — SAP Concur ↗ |
| ZAR | R614,000–R988,750 annually (general SAP Concur specialist range in South Africa; experience and specialization command premium) | Glassdoor ZA — SAP Consultant ↗ · PayScale ZA — Systems Administrator / Consultant ↗ |
| GBP | £55,000–£85,000 annually (entry to mid-level consultant roles) | IT Jobs Watch ↗ · Hays — SAP Consultant Salary Guide ↗ |
Salary note: C_CE325 typically opens doors to mid-market and enterprise travel/spend management roles. Salary progression depends on industry vertical (travel & hospitality, financial services, manufacturing, professional services), geography, and prior Concur/ERP experience. South African Concur specialists are in high demand; a premium of 10–20% over general SAP consultant rates is common. Organizations with multi-country travel programs and complex approval workflows pay top of range.
Skills validated
Cert-specific — what this exam actually tests.
- Concur Expense Professional Edition configuration (policies, rules, report templates)
- Approval workflow design — serial, parallel, escalation, delegation, exception handling
- Traveler profiles and user role assignment within Concur
- Travel policy enforcement and booking engine integration
- Cost allocation and cost center / profit center mapping in Concur
- Expense report routing and status lifecycle management
- Reporting and dashboard customization for finance and management
- Integration between Concur and SAP S/4HANA (GL posting, AP, cost recovery)
- Receipt capture and audit trail requirements
- User access control and delegation of authority
- Troubleshooting common configuration issues
- Scenario-based decision-making in complex travel/expense environments
Related certifications
- Stacks with: C_TS4FI — SAP S/4HANA Financial Accounting ↗ (Finance back-office integration)
- Prerequisite for: Advanced Spend Management specializations; SAP Concur Travel & Request Management certifications (TBD)
- Complements: SAP S/4HANA Finance (GL, AP/AR modules); SAP Concur Invoice (if multi-module implementation)
- Equivalent at this level: Microsoft Dynamics 365 for Finance + Operations (Expense Management), Oracle NetSuite (Expense Management) — cross-platform T&E platforms
- Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview ↗ (file not yet created)
Sources
- SAP Learning Hub — Concur Certifications (official cert portal)
- SAP Concur Training — Learning Services ↗
- SAP Learning Hub — Concur Travel Product Overview ↗
- C_CE325 Exam Questions & Details — Cert4Prep ↗
- C_CE325 Exam Dumps — CertsWarrior ↗
- Glassdoor — SAP Concur Functional Consultant Salary ↗
- ZipRecruiter — SAP Concur Consultant Salary ↗
- Levels.fyi — SAP Concur Salaries ↗
- Glassdoor ZA — SAP Consultant Salary ↗
- PayScale ZA — Systems Administrator Salary ↗
- IT Jobs Watch — SAP Consultant Salary Guide ↗
- SAP PRESS — Implementing SAP Concur ↗
- Srijan Institute — SAP Concur Training ↗
Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: SAP Concur Ecosystem Overview (file not yet created) Parent domain: Travel/Expense Management Domain (file not yet created) Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview (file not yet created)