| Microsoft Dynamics GP ERP is typically deployed in | | | | involved in your GP selection and implementation |
| mid-size organizations, or if it is in the smaller firm, then | | | | process. 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 Great | | | | training, where you want to review Sales Order |
| Plains was evaluated and chosen. As modern MRP | | | | Processing batch verification and posting procedure, |
| and ERP applications, Dynamics GP is relatively | | | | then if required SOP approval cycle, AR aging |
| intuitive, especially considering role-oriented pages with | | | | reporting. 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 precise | | | | example. Special attention should be given to FRx |
| user training is needed. Ideally this publication should | | | | financial reporting – training should include reports |
| help you with your Great Plains Dynamics GP | | | | design and running |
| consulting partner and VAR selection. Let’s | | | | 3. 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 training | | | | portion of technical support to be assigned to this |
| is recommended for general GP features, such as | | | | person, as you should save substantially in reduction of |
| screens navigation, Explorer and Smart List, Batch | | | | consulting and external support fees. DBA typically |
| processing concept. If you have large AR and AP | | | | needs training in the following areas: GP DB and |
| departments, then you may decide to use formal | | | | sometimes tables structure to run simple scripts, such |
| training prior to scheduling precise business oriented | | | | as Batch unlocking, user deletion from Activity table, |
| training. Please, note that one of the disadvantages | | | | recommended GP DB support plans, new workstation |
| of this type of training is very weak connection to GP | | | | installation, customization rollout to the users, FRx |
| user specific transactions entry procedures. Class | | | | installation and support |
| room training could be purchased from specialized | | | | 4. Training via remote support and web |
| training organizations | | | | sessions. Your Great Plains trainer or consultant may |
| 2. Precise user oriented training. This | | | | serve you from nationwide support center via web |
| training, to be efficient, should be delivered by your | | | | session. |
| serving Dynamics GP consultant, who preferably was | | | | |