Great Plains User Training Overview for Consultant

Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP is typically deployed ininvolved in your GP selection and implementation
mid-size organizations, or if it is in the smaller firm, thenprocess.  This training is usually oriented for user
likely that business processes are relatively complex,groups.  If you have AR clerks, you may consider the
and this was potentially one of the reasons Greattraining, where you want to review Sales Order
Plains was evaluated and chosen.  As modern MRPProcessing batch verification and posting procedure,
and ERP applications, Dynamics GP is relativelythen if required SOP approval cycle, AR aging
intuitive, especially considering role-oriented pages withreporting.  This group also may need special Smart
tight integration with Microsoft Office and Sharepoint. List report to be built to control work SOP Invoices, for
However it is still mid-size ERP and as such preciseexample.  Special attention should be given to FRx
user training is needed.  Ideally this publication shouldfinancial reporting – training should include reports
help you with your Great Plains Dynamics GPdesign and running
consulting partner and VAR selection.  Let’s3.       Great Plains Training for IT department. 
review training options and recommendations:If you carry MS SQL DBA in staff, you should consider
1.       Classroom training.  This type of trainingportion of technical support to be assigned to this
is recommended for general GP features, such asperson, as you should save substantially in reduction of
screens navigation, Explorer and Smart List, Batchconsulting and external support fees.  DBA typically
processing concept.  If you have large AR and APneeds training in the following areas: GP DB and
departments, then you may decide to use formalsometimes tables structure to run simple scripts, such
training prior to scheduling precise business orientedas Batch unlocking, user deletion from Activity table,
training.  Please, note that one of the disadvantagesrecommended GP DB support plans, new workstation
of this type of training is very weak connection to GPinstallation, customization rollout to the users, FRx
user specific transactions entry procedures.  Classinstallation and support
room training could be purchased from specialized4.       Training via remote support and web
training organizationssessions.  Your Great Plains trainer or consultant may
2.       Precise user oriented training.  Thisserve you from nationwide support center via web
training, to be efficient, should be delivered by yoursession.
serving Dynamics GP consultant, who preferably was