ERP CERTIFICATION

The Introduction to Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) Certification will help you determine if your organization is ready for an ERP implementation, examine the benefits of implementing an ERP system, and build a compelling business case in support of an ERP implementation. Introduction to ERP provides a foundation for understanding the process integration of business-wide functions (demand management, product design, and delivery) required and supported by an ERP implementation.

Who will benefit from this course?

Professionals employed by organizations or government agencies considering or beginning an ERP implementation

ERP project managers

Consultants employed as ERP integrators

Professionals who desire employment in the ERP integration field

Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to

Describe the concept of ERP and the ERP model; define key terms; explain the transition from MRP to ERP; identify the levels of ERP maturity.

Identify the international issues that impact a worldwide implementation of ERP; identify the key technological considerations and infrastructure concerns in ERP implementation; describe the strategic use of technology for ERP.

ERP Certification Course Objectives

1. Introduction to ERP and the Benefits of Implementation

Describe the concept of ERP

Define key terms as they relate to ERP

Describe the basic ERP model

Identify the five different ERP maturity levels

Understand the transition from MRP to ERP

State the benefits of ERP

State the pitfalls of ERP implementations.


2. Developing a Business Case to Justify an ERP Implementation

Quantify the need for change
Identify and quantify benefits
Identify initial acquisition and installation costs
Recognize ongoing costs
Calculate the return on investment (ROI) for an ERP system
Write a business case to justify an ERP implementation.


3. Business Process Alignment

Align strategic goals, people, knowledge processes, and internal systems
Define the concept of a process
Analyze a process
Create a process map
Improve and simplify a process
Apply the result of process analysis to an ERP implementation.


4. The Value Chain Process

Describe the basic elements that comprise a company's value chain
List ways in which demand can be identified and created
List the components of product and process design
List the components of delivering products and services


5. Technology and International Considerations in Implementing ERP

Describe the technological infrastructure concerns in implementing ERP
Describe the strategic use of technology in ERP
Describe local considerations in implementing ERP
Describe global considerations in implementing ERP
Describe the organizational issues faced in a local-to-global ERP implementation
Compare and contrast the organizational issue involved in local and global ERP implementations.


6. Change Management and ERP Implementations

Define change readiness
Describe how to create a communications plan for ERP implementation
Describe how to create a learning requirements plan (LRP)
Identify methods of implementing and sustaining change.


7. Implementing ERP

Describe project management and its use in implementing an ERP system
Describe steps necessary to successfully implement an ERP system
Describe the roles and responsibilities of the key organization players.


8. Expanding on ERP

Describe how ERP can be used to achieve and sustain competitive advantage.

 

 

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