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C_HCMOD · ● Active · Associate · SAP

Certification code: Multiple versions exist (C_HCMOD_05 is current as of 2026); all exam codes refer to the same domain. Cost: ~$534 USD. Duration: 180 minutes, 80 multiple-choice questions. Passing score: 67%. Valid: 5 years.

Exam facts

Field	Value
Cost	USD $534; regional pricing may vary
Duration	180 minutes
Questions	80 (multiple choice)
Passing	67%
Format	Multiple choice
Delivery	Pearson VUE (proctored online or test center)
Languages	English (primary); check SAP site for regional language availability
Valid	5 years
Renewal	Retake exam or pursue higher-level SAP HANA certification
Prerequisites	None; basic SAP HANA Cloud experience recommended
Released	2020 (current version C_HCMOD_05 active 2026)
Retiring	N/A — Active

Vendor source — SAP Training ↗ Official exam guide — C_HCMOD SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Learning Journey ↗ Exam objectives — SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Certification Exam Syllabus ↗

About

The SAP Certified Application Associate — SAP HANA Cloud Modeling certification verifies that candidates possess fundamental knowledge and proven practical skills in data modeling with SAP HANA Cloud. The exam confirms proficiency in implementing calculation view graphical modeling, managing modeling content in SAP Business Application Studio, and applying SQLScript for data manipulation. This certification is targeted at SAP HANA Cloud application consultants and data engineers who work on SAP HANA Cloud projects and need to validate their modeling expertise. The certification remains valid for 5 years, after which retesting is required.

Domain context — Database & Data Modeling

Structured data modeling, query optimization, and schema design across on-premises and cloud relational / column-store databases. Includes data warehouse architecture, ETL/ELT pipeline design, and analytical query languages (SQL, SQLScript, MDX).

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Topics covered

The C_HCMOD exam blueprint comprises six primary domains:

Domain 1: Build calculation views (> 12%) — graphical modeling, node-based architecture, data source configuration
Domain 2: Configure modeling functions (> 12%) — filters, parameters, hierarchies, aggregations, and expression functions
Domain 3: Manage and administer models (> 12%) — model organization, metadata management, SAP Business Application Studio workflows
Domain 4: Optimize performance of models (> 12%) — query execution, indexing strategies, partitioning, materialization
Domain 5: Secure data models (8–12%) — row-level security (RLS), cell-level security (CLS), authorization concepts
Domain 6: SQLScript in models (8–12%) — table functions, stored procedures, script-based calculations

Source: SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Certification Exam Syllabus ↗

Common skills at Database & Data Modeling · Associate

Shared content for the Database & Data Modeling domain at Associate level — not specific to this cert.

SQL query composition and optimization (SELECT, JOINs, subqueries, window functions)
Relational schema design and normalization principles
Dimensional modeling concepts (star schema, fact tables, dimensions)
Data integration and ETL/ELT pipeline design
Query performance tuning and indexing strategies
Basic security and access control (role-based, attribute-based)
Data quality, validation, and transformation logic
Analytic / OLAP query patterns and aggregation methods

Recommended courses at Database & Data Modeling · Associate

Provider	Title	Cost	URL
SAP Learning Hub	Developing Data Models with SAP HANA Cloud (HC300)	$149–$299/year (hub subscription)	↗
openSAP (SAP's MOOC platform)	SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Fundamentals	Free	↗
Udemy	SAP Certified Application Associate: SAP HANA Cloud Modeling	$15–$95	↗
ERPPrep	SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Certification Preparation & Practice	$49–$99	↗

Course-selection rule: Each course must be specifically for SAP HANA Cloud Modeling (not general SAP HANA). The SAP Learning Hub course (HC300) is the official SAP-authored learning path and includes hands-on exercises in a provided SAP BTP landscape.

Practice exams

Provider	Title	Cost	URL
ERPPrep	SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Certification Practice Exam (C_HCMOD_05)	$49–$99	↗
ERPPrep	Free SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Sample Questions	Free	↗

Books

Title	Author	Publisher	Year	ISBN	URL
SAP HANA Cloud Modeling Guide (Official Documentation)	SAP Product Team	SAP Press	2023	N/A	↗

Note: Dedicated SAP HANA Cloud Modeling study guides are limited; most preparation relies on the official SAP Learning Hub course (HC300), openSAP materials, and ERPPrep practice exams. The official SAP Help Portal provides the most current technical documentation.

Typical job titles at Database & Data Modeling · Associate

SAP HANA Cloud Modeler · Data Engineer (SAP HANA) · HANA Cloud Architect · SAP Data Modeler · Business Intelligence Developer (SAP) · SAP Analytics Consultant

(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings that list this cert as required or preferred.)

Salary

Region	Range	Source
USD	$119,000 – $145,000	Glassdoor SAP HANA Modeler ↗ · Salary.com SAP HANA ↗ · 6figr SAP HANA ↗
ZAR	R280,000 – R500,000	PayScale ZA: SAP Consultant ↗ · Glassdoor ZA: SAP Consultant ↗
GBP	£55,000 – £75,000	Glassdoor UK: SAP HANA Consultant ↗ · Morgan McKinley UK Salary Guide ↗

Salary rule: Figures reflect roles requiring SAP HANA modeling expertise (Modeler, Data Engineer, Architect level). Regional salaries vary by cost of living, experience, and local market demand. Use currency converters and local job boards (LinkedIn, Indeed, Pnet ZA, IT Jobs Watch UK) for current rates.

Skills validated

Cert-specific — what this exam actually tests, distinct from the shared "Common skills" above.

Calculation view graphical modeling (node types, joins, aggregations, projections)
SQLScript for data modeling (table functions, stored procedures, expressions)
SAP Business Application Studio (BAS) workflows and navigation
HANA Cloud Architecture fundamentals (column-store, memory optimization, compression)
Data source configuration (CDS, CSV, OData, HDI containers)
Hierarchies, parameters, and filter expressions
Row-level and cell-level security policy implementation
Query optimization and execution plan analysis
Materialization and caching strategies
Document Store and Graph Engine integration (if covered in exam version)

Related certifications

Stacks with: SAP Certified Associate - Data Engineer (C_HAMOD_2404) ↗ {file not yet created}
Prerequisite for: SAP Certified Professional - HANA Architect ↗ {file not yet created}
Replaces: N/A — C_HCMOD is the current certification line; older versions (C_HCMOD_01, C_HCMOD_02) are superseded by C_HCMOD_05
Equivalents at this level: Microsoft Certified: Data Engineer Associate (DP-203) ↗ {file not yet created} · Google Cloud Professional Data Engineer ↗ {file not yet created}
Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview ↗

Sources

Last verified: 2026-05-01 Parent ecosystem: SAP Ecosystem Parent domain: Database & Data Modeling Vendor overview: SAP Vendor Overview

SAP Certified Application Associate - SAP HANA Cloud Modeling