C_CPE_15 · ● Active · Associate · SAP
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Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $560 USD (CER001 single-attempt subscription; includes 12-month scheduling window) |
| Duration | 180 minutes (3 hours) |
| Questions | 80 (multiple choice; 65% passing score required) |
| Passing | 65% cut score |
| Format | Multiple choice + scenario-based |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE OnVUE (remote proctored, 24/7) |
| Languages | English |
| Valid | 3 years from passing date |
| Renewal | Retake exam or pursue higher-level SAP BTP certification (e.g., Solution Architect) |
| Prerequisites | None; SAP recommends 1–2 years hands-on experience with SAP BTP / CAP development |
| Released | C_CPE_15 (successor to retired C_CPE_14; 2024) |
| Retiring | N/A |
Vendor source — SAP Learning ↗
Exam guide — ERPPrep SAP BTP Extensions + CAP Syllabus ↗
Exam objectives — SAP Backend Developer Certification Guide ↗
About
The SAP Certified Associate – Backend Developer certification validates knowledge of SAP's Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) and the ability to design and deploy side-by-side extension applications on SAP Business Technology Platform (BTP). Launched in 2024 as successor to the retired C_CPE_14 (SAP BTP Extensions Developer), this Associate-level cert targets developers building ABAP Cloud and Node.js/Java back-end services using CAP, CDS (Core Data Services), OData APIs, and Fiori Elements integration. Candidates typically hold 1–2 years of hands-on SAP BTP or S/4HANA extension experience and are moving into specialist SAP cloud roles.
Domain context — Software Engineering
Full-stack cloud-native development on vendor platforms, spanning runtime architecture, persistence, API design, and security in production. SAP BTP is a tier-1 enterprise cloud platform; CAP is the canonical SAP extension framework.
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Topics covered
The exam validates core competency in these areas:
- SAP BTP Architecture & Cloud Foundry runtime (12–15%)
- Kyma Runtime, serverless, and event-driven extensions (8–10%)
- SAP Cloud Application Programming Model (CAP) fundamentals (18–22%)
- Core Data Services (CDS) — data modeling, views, aspects (15–18%)
- ABAP Cloud & remote services integration (10–12%)
- Node.js & Java runtime stacks in CAP (10–12%)
- OData services & REST API design (8–10%)
- Fiori UI integration & content delivery (8–10%)
- Authorization, trust management, role-based access (8–10%)
- Workflow & side-by-side extensibility patterns (8–10%)
Source: ERPPrep SAP C_CPE_2409 Syllabus ↗ · SAP Backend Developer Certification Guide ↗
Common skills at Software Engineering · Associate
- Object-oriented design patterns (interfaces, inheritance, composition)
- Relational & document-oriented data persistence
- RESTful API design & HTTP semantics
- Middleware & service orchestration concepts
- CI/CD pipeline integration (Git, build automation)
- Cloud security basics (authentication, authorization, secrets)
- Performance profiling & observability (logging, tracing)
- Test-driven development & unit testing
Recommended courses at Software Engineering · Associate
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAP Learning (official) | Building Side-by-Side Extensions on SAP BTP | Free (Learn subscription) | ↗ |
| SAP Learning | Develop Extensions with CAP: SAP BTP Developer's Guide | Free (Learn subscription) | ↗ |
| SAP Press (official) | SAP Cloud Application Programming Model: Developing Cloud-Native Applications on SAP BTP | $299–$399 | ↗ |
| Udemy (C_CPE_15 specific) | SAP Certified Associate – Backend Developer – SAP Cloud Programming Model | $14–$99 | ↗ |
| IGMGuru | SAP BTP Training with Certification (live + recorded) | $500–$800 | ↗ |
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| ERPPrep | SAP C_CPE_2409 Practice Tests (scenario-based) | $29–$49 | ↗ |
| Udemy | SAP BTP Extension Developer Certification Practice Tests | $14–$99 | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developing Applications with the SAP Cloud Application Programming Model | Javier Martin (et al.) | SAP PRESS | 2021 | 978-1-4932-1873-9 | ↗ |
| Application Development with SAP Business Technology Platform | Stefan Haas, Markus Welsch | SAP PRESS | 2022 | 978-1-4932-2133-3 | ↗ |
| SAP Extension Suite Certification Guide: Development Associate Exam | Krishna Kishor Kammaje, Mahesh Kumar Palavalli | SAP PRESS | 2023 | 978-1-4932-2227-9 | ↗ |
Typical job titles at Software Engineering · Associate
SAP BTP Developer · ABAP Cloud Developer · SAP Cloud Extension Developer · CAP Back-End Engineer · S/4HANA Extensions Developer · SAP BTP Integration Developer · Full-Stack SAP Developer
(Drawn from 2025–2026 job board postings listing this certification as required or preferred: ZipRecruiter, Indeed, Glassdoor, Dice.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $130,500 – $173,500 (25th–75th percentile); $186,500 (90th percentile) | ZipRecruiter ↗ · Glassdoor ↗ |
| GBP | £65,000 – £90,000 (experienced roles); £52,499 average entry-to-mid | Glassdoor UK ↗ · PayScale UK ↗ |
| ZAR | R723,808 – R920,000 (inferred from SAP ABAP roles); limited CAP-specific data | Glassdoor ZA ↗ · PayScale ZA ↗ |
Salary note: SAP BTP specialist roles command premium within the SAP consultant market. Entry roles (0–2 yrs) cluster at the lower 25th percentile; senior CAP architects (8+ yrs) approach or exceed the 90th. South Africa data is inferred from general SAP ABAP / consultant roles; no region-specific CAP salary survey found.
Skills validated
- SAP BTP Architecture: Cloud Foundry concepts, networking, security zones, subaccounts, service binding
- SAP Kyma Runtime: Serverless, event mesh, function deployment, Kubernetes basics
- SAP CAP (Cloud Application Programming Model): project scaffolding, full-stack development
- Core Data Services (CDS): entity definitions, views, calculated elements, annotations, composition
- Node.js & Java Runtimes: cds-based service deployment in both languages, package management
- ABAP Cloud & Remote APIs: calling ABAP services from CAP, oData consumption, RFC/SOAP interop
- OData Fundamentals: v2/v4, query options, error handling, $metadata
- Fiori Elements & UI5: layout aggregation, custom pages, data binding, form validation
- Authorization & Trust: OAuth 2.0 / SAML, XSUAA, role-based access control (RBAC), token exchange
- Persistence & Databases: SQLite (local dev), SAP HANA, PostgreSQL, multi-tenancy
- Workflow & BPM Integration: workflow task definitions, LoB process extensibility
- Testing & Debugging: CAP test library, cds CLI, local sandboxes, logs
- Deployment & Operations: Cloud Foundry CLI, manifest files, environment variables, monitoring
Related certifications
- Stacks with: SAP Certified Associate – Integration Developer (C_SACP) ↗ (same level, complementary domain)
- Prerequisite for: SAP Certified Professional – Solution Architect – SAP BTP ↗ (next level; requires proven CAP depth)
- Replaces: C_CPE_14 (retired 2024; same curriculum, new exam code C_CPE_2409 → C_CPE_15)
- Equivalents at this level: AWS Certified Developer – Associate (DVA-C02) ↗ (cross-vendor, cloud app dev); Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) ↗
- Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview ↗
Sources
- SAP Learning — Certification home: https://learning.sap.com/certifications/sap-certified-associate-backend-developer-sap-cloud-programming-model
- ERPPrep — SAP C_CPE_2409 + C_CPE_15 Syllabus: https://www.erpprep.com/sap-btp-extensions-sap-cloud-application-programming-model-certification-exam-syllabus
- SAP Backend Developer Certification Guide: https://sap-c-cpe-2409-exam.hashnode.dev/sap-backend-developer-certification-guide-syllabus-strategy-and-resources
- ZipRecruiter — SAP BTP Salary (USD): https://www.ziprecruiter.com/Salaries/Sap-BTP-Salary
- Glassdoor — SAP Developer Salaries (USD): https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/SAP-Developer-Salaries-E10471_D_KO4,13.htm
- Glassdoor UK — SAP BTP Salary (GBP): https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Salaries/sap-btp-salary-SRCH_KO0,7.htm
- PayScale UK — SAP Developer (GBP): https://www.payscale.com/research/UK/Job=SAP_Developer/Salary
- Glassdoor ZA — SAP Developer in Johannesburg (ZAR): https://www.glassdoor.com/Salaries/johannesburg-south-africa-sap-developer-salary-SRCH_IL.0,25_IM1023_KO26,39.htm
- PayScale ZA — SAP ABAP Programmer (ZAR): https://www.payscale.com/research/ZA/Job=SAP_ABAP_Programmer/Hourly_Rate
- SAP Press — Developing Applications with CAP: https://www.sap-press.com/developing-applications-with-the-sap-cloud-application-programming-model_5152/
- SAP Press — Application Development with SAP BTP: https://www.sap-press.com/application-development-with-sap-business-technology-platform_5504/
- SAP Press — SAP Extension Suite Certification Guide: https://www.sap-press.com/sap-extension-suite-certification-guide_5490/
- SAP Learning — Building Side-by-Side Extensions on SAP BTP: https://learning.sap.com/learning-journeys/build-side-by-side-extensions-on-sap-btp
- SAP Learning — Develop Extensions with CAP: https://learning.sap.com/courses/develop-extensions-with-cap-following-the-sap-btp-developer-s-guide
- Udemy — C_CPE_15 course: https://www.udemy.com/course/c_cpe_15-sap-certified-development-associate-sap-btp/
- Udemy — SAP BTP Practice Tests: https://www.udemy.com/course/sap-btp-extension-developer-certification-practice-tests/
- IGMGuru — SAP BTP Training: https://www.igmguru.com/erp-training/sap-btp-training
Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: SAP Ecosystem Parent domain: Software Engineering Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview