ERP Systems and Technology

ERP Implementation and Technology Governance

In-Person Training

January 6, 2025

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PT

January 7, 2025

8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. PT

Hyatt Regency Orange County
11999 Harbor Boulevard
Garden Grove, California

  • Field of Study: Management Services
  • Credits: 16
  • Prerequisite: Planning or anticipating an ERP implementation in the future
  • Status: This event has availability.
Details:

An ERP system implementation project can be one of the most invigorating, challenging, and frustrating projects government staff can undertake. Participants will learn the different approaches ERP companies use to install systems. Instructors will break down and examine the ERP implementation process from its pre- to post-implementation phases. Customer and vendor expectations will be emphasized and participants will learn how to balance scope, resources, costs and other constraints, and how to manage schedule and work variation. Participants will also learn about factors for successful implementations, including implementation readiness, communications, training, change management, and post-implementation support.

NOTE: This class is only available for employees of state and local governments. ERP vendors, consultants, and other private sector representatives are not eligible.

Who Will Benefit: Employees of a government planning or anticipating an upcoming ERP implementation.

Learning Objectives:
  • Those who successfully complete this seminar should be able to:
  • Understand common approaches to ERP implementation
  • Learn how SaaS software has changed the approach to ERP implementation
  • Learn how to develop a governance structure for your project
  • Realize the importance of starting early with business process improvement efforts
  • Identify major risks facing all ERP projects and how to mitigate each
  • Understand the importance of design documentation
  • Determine the best way to discuss interfaces, data conversions, workflow, and reports
  • Learn how ERP projects use an iterative process for configuring and testing
  • Learn how to build and manage a testing plan
  • Learn how to plan end-user training
  • Identify strategies for managing the system after go-live

  • Member Price: $705.00
  • Non-member Price: $960.00
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