This course will focus on preparing students to participate in an ERP implementation project. Participants will learn the different approaches ERP companies use to install systems. The ERP implementation process will be broken down and examined from pre-implementation to post-implementation. Special emphasis will be placed on project readiness and critical steps that all governments should be doing BEFORE contracting with a software vendor. Additionally, the class will highlight the expectations of the vendor and the customer during the implementation process. Participants will learn how to set up appropriate project governance, identify goals, define requirements, prepare an RFP, evaluate vendors, and ultimately begin momentum for a successful implementation.

Who Will Benefit: Any staff involved with planning, procuring, or implementing an ERP system in the near future

Learning Objectives:
Those who successfully complete this seminar should be able to:

• Understand the requirements for effective management of each phase of an ERP implementation project
• Understand indicators for risk and need for project plan corrections in each project phase
• Identify critical success factors for ERP implementations
• Learn how to use ERP projects as an opportunity to improve process and implement best practices
• Take advantage of lessons learned with change management
• Identify how to transition out of the project and maintain a successful system

Field of Study: Management Services
Credits: 12.00
Prerequisite: none

Details:
January 27, 2021 2-5 p.m. ET
January 28, 2021 2-5 p.m. ET
January 29, 2021 2-3 p.m. ET
February 1, 2021 2-5 p.m. ET
February 2, 2021 2-5 p.m. ET

Member Price: $420.00
Non-member Price: $840.00