Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Training Certification Course

Why Select this Training Course?

Enterprise resource planning is a technology software that facilitates the management of various company operations and the automation of procedures. Some of these operations are supply chain management, accounting, project management, manufacturing, and more. Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) combines and blends all of a company’s data into a unified database system, serving as the authoritative source of information. This enables data to be stored and retrieved from a single location. This software streamlines laborious and time-consuming manual operations in order to optimise efficiency and save costs for companies.

This Rcademy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Training Certification Course is a programme where participants learn how to optimise the ERP software and command the day-to-day operations of all departments within an organisation. This course will also assist you in promptly addressing the responsibilities and obstacles at any stage or module of your business plan, ensuring the success of your organisation’s blueprint.

What is fundamental about enterprise resource planning systems (ERPS)?

ERP, or Enterprise Resource Planning, encompasses the fundamental operational activities required for the functioning of a firm, including finance, human resources, manufacturing, supply chain management, services, procurement, and other related procedures. At its most fundamental level, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) facilitates the efficient management of all these operations inside a unified system. It is commonly known as the organisation’s primary data repository. An ERP software system is sometimes referred to as the “central nervous system” of a company because it automates, integrates, and delivers intelligence for all daily business processes, ensuring efficient management. Companies are often advised to store the majority of their data in an ERP system in order to establish a unified and reliable source of information throughout the entire business.

What is the role of the enterprise resource planning system (ERP) in performance measurement?

ERP performance measurement is the methodical evaluation of the efficiency and effectiveness of an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for an organisation. It entails closely observing and evaluating several facets of the ERP system’s functioning to guarantee that it aligns with corporate goals and provides significant benefits. Essential components of ERP performance evaluation encompass assessing the precision of data, the availability of the system, the speed of response, user contentment, the ability to handle increased workload, the security of data, cost-effectiveness, and the influence on enhancing business operations. Efficient performance evaluation aids organisations in optimising their ERP systems and maximising their return on investment.

Who Should Attend?

This Rcademy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Training Certification Course is designed for experts and professionals in business and developing sectors like:

• IT consultants charged with overseeing and executing the implementation of ERP systems for both major corporations and small-to-medium-sized businesses.
• Project managers responsible for supervising the planning, implementation, and monitoring of initiatives connected to enterprise resource planning systems.
• Enterprise solution architects accountable for creating and executing effective software solutions that fulfil the unique requirements of a company’s enterprise resource planning system.
• ERP strategy consultants tasked with providing the company context and requirements.
• Chief financial officer liable for upholding financial excellence and working with teams from different departments to improve operational efficiency.
• Finance controllers responsible for overseeing information technology management, insurance administration, sales tax reporting, federal income tax compliance, and coordinating external audits conducted by certified public accountant companies.
• EPR vendor in charge of the creation, sale, and implementation of enterprise resource planning solutions.

What are the Course Objectives?

This Rcademy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Training Certification Course’s main objectives are to give experts the skills they need to:

• Gain practical expertise in overseeing an organisation by utilising a top-tier Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system.
• Develop proficiency in utilising data analytics to make informed business decisions and assess outcomes.
• Oversee and control inventories, supply chain operations, investments, pricing strategies, marketing efforts, and production activities for a business organisation.
• Learn the significance of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) and its correlation with the various operations inside the organisation.
• Understand the difficulties and decisions that were taken prior to choosing and deploying an ERP system.
• Understand ERP as a tool that facilitates the operations of the firm.
• Enhance the level of organisational precision.
• Optimise the use of customer relationship management.
• Make prompt decisions as a result of the accessibility of accurate facts.
• Promote accuracy to reduce interdepartmental disagreements.
• Encourage the process of making well-informed decisions.

How will this Course be Presented?

This Rcademy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Training Certification Course is participant-driven and tailored to their unique goals while also developing their skills and knowledge. The training will be delivered utilising a range of tactics and approaches designed to encourage participants’ active learning. Industry experts with years of experience will deliver the training. The training modules were designed based on thorough research of the subject and industry standards.

This Rcademy Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Training Certification Course integrates academic and practical learning with lecture notes, subject-specific presentations, and real-world scenarios. Participants will participate in presentations, quizzes, and seminar workshops. To assess their satisfaction, partakers will be encouraged to provide continual feedback on the courses they take.

What are the Topics Covered in this Course?

Module 1: Enterprise Resource Planning

• Introduction to ERP
• Reasons for ERP adoption
• Business process re-engineering (BPR)
• Data storage and warehousing
• Data mining for ERP
• ERP for supply chain management
• ERP systems and software
• ERP advantages and disadvantages of ERP
• ERP readiness within an organisation
• Evaluate ERP solutions
• Web-based
• Hybrid
• Desktop
• An overview of ERP modules

Module 2: Procure to Pay Business Flow

• What is a procure-to-pay process?
• Procure-to-pay process
• Procure-to-pay process flow
• Steps in procure-to-pay
• Procure to pay cycle
• Procure to pay software
• Benefits of procure-to-pay
• Advantages of using a procure-to-pay system
• Challenges in the procure-to-pay process
• Procure-to-pay software
• Early payment solutions
• Best practices and KPIs for procure-to-pay
• Procure-to-pay cycle key performance indicators

Module 3: Procure-to-Pay Flowchart

• Selection of vendors
• Costs of transportation and insurance
• Issuance of a purchase order (PO)
• Documents received and filed
• Reconciliation of invoices

Module 4: Business Process Mapping

• What is business process mapping?
• History of business process mapping
• Goals of business process mapping
• Types of business process maps?
• How to create a business process map
• Benefits and challenges of business process mapping
• Business process mapping symbols and examples
• Process mapping tools and software

Module 5: Phases of EPR Implementation Plan

• Discovery & planning
• Design
• Development
• Testing
• Deployment
• Support & updates

Module 6: ERP Modules

• Finance and accounting module
• Procurement module
• Manufacturing module
• Inventory management module
• Order management module
• Warehouse management module
• Supply chain management module
• Customer relationship management (CRM) module
• Professional services automation (PSA) module
• Workforce management module
• Human resources management module
• E-commerce module
• Marketing automation module

Module 7: Navigating ERP Implementation

• The initial stages of ERP implementation
• Methods for re-evaluation screening
• Important factors to consider when evaluating a package
• Phase of project planning: planning and execution
• Gap analysis insights: bridging the gaps
• Insight into the unrecognised costs of ERP
• Collaborating with human resources, vendors, and consultants

Module 8: Post-Implementation Phases

• Re-engineering and configuration
• Enhance strategies for implementation
• Extensive team training programmes
• Improve the efficiency of testing procedures
• Guarantee the efficacy of end-user training
• Uphold post-implementation support structures

Module 9: ERP and E-Commerce

• What is ERP e-commerce integration?
• How does ERP-integrated e-commerce operate?
• What are the advantages of ERP e-commerce integration?
• Types of ERP systems
• E-commerce systems that can integrate with ERP
• Popular ERPs used for e-commerce
• How to select an ERP-Integrated E-commerce platform
• Features of ERP-integrated e-commerce
• Allocating resources to ERP-integrated e-commerce
• Case Study: How a B2B distributor cut calls to customer service by 80%
• Why do B2B businesses favour ERP-integrated e-commerce?

Module 10: Emerging Trends and Technologies in ERP

• Cloud deployment
• Direct machine integration
• Mobile ERP
• Two-tier ERP
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Industry-specific ERP
• Digital transformation
• PaaS integration
• Personalising ERP
• Big data analytics application
• Finance management