Distribution: 

Advanced Distribution

This tutorial is designed to discuss the Advanced Distribution modules. These modules are designed to create a high level of control within your distribution processes ensuring speed and accuracy without extra costs. The Advanced Distribution offering is comprised of three separate modules. The first is the “Advanced Distribution Module”, witch can be used to identify key points in the order to invoice cycle. The “Advanced Picking Module” is designed specifically around the ability to customize your picking process using bulk picking, individual picking or both. “Available To Promise” is a powerful inquiry tool used to calculate your current stock as well as predict future availability.  2 Hours Long, $299

Inventory Control

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the accounting functionality available in the module of Inventory Control. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when setting up your system. You will be prepared to handle tasks such as creating and setting up items and pricing, handling daily and period-end procedures, and developing problem-solving techniques.   6 Hours Long, $299

Purchase Order Processing

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the accounting functionality available in the module of Purchase Order Processing. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when setting up your system. You will be prepared to handle tasks such as creating purchase orders, handling daily procedures, and developing problem-solving techniques. Purchase Order Enhancements is also covered in a separate Distribution tutorial.   5 Hours Long, $299

Sales Order Processing

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the accounting functionality available in the module of Sales Order Processing. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when setting up your system. You will be prepared to handle tasks such as creating orders and invoices, handling daily procedures, and developing problem-solving techniques.    6 Hours Long, $299

eBusiness: 

E-Commerce I

The focuses on basic web site technologies used as a foundation for eCommerce. These technologies include Internet Information Services (IIS), HyperText Markup Language (HTML), Active Server Pages (ASP) and Extensible Markup Language (XML).   4 Hours Long, $598

Field Service: 

Contract Administration

The Contract Administration tutorial will be examining the functionality within the Contract Administration module. After completing this course you will understand how to effectively create, edit and delete contract information. In addition, you will gain an understanding of common periodic business practices.   4 Hours Long, $149

Depot Management

Depot Management training is made up of 2 separate tutorials: Depot Management Setup and Depot Management Entry Processes & Maintaining Records.   4 Hours Long, $149

Preventative Maintenance

Preventive Maintenance is designed to provide the ability to automatically generate service calls for preventive maintenance work with a minimum of user intervention. The primary goal of Preventive Maintenance is to provide an organization with the ability to offer proactive service for customers while minimizing the amount of time and resources required in delivering that service. After the module is completely set up, Preventive Maintenance service calls can be generated for large numbers of equipment records with minimal user input.   1 Hour Long, $75

Returns Management

The Returns Management tutorial will introduce the Returns Management module and cover the main functionality areas of product and part returns. Those areas are Return Material Authorizations and Returns To Vendor. Return Material Authorization is used by organizations to track customer returns and all the processes surrounding those returns. Returns To Vendor is used by organizations to keep track of items that are returned to a vendor.   6 Hours Long, $299

Financials: 

Bank Reconciliation

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the accounting functionality available in the module of Bank Reconciliation. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when setting up your system. You will be prepared to handle tasks such as creating and setting up checking accounts, handling daily procedures, checkbook reconciliation and developing problem-solving techniques.   2 Hours Long, $149

Fixed Assets

This online course is specifically designed for Great Plains customers. As an attendee, you will gain an in-depth understanding of the Fixed Assets module. You will become familiar with setup instructions that will assist you in preparing the Fixed Assets module for data entry. During the course, you will create and maintain asset records as well as perform tasks such as assets transfers, depreciation and retirement. You will be asked to complete everyday accounting tasks to help familiarize you with the product in every way. You will receive an overview of asset inquiries, reports, year end processes, and file maintenance.   6 Hours Long, $149

General Ledger

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the accounting functionality available in the module of General Ledger. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when setting up your system. You will be prepared to handle tasks such as creating and setting up accounts, handling daily and period-end procedures, and developing problem-solving techniques.   3 Hours Long, $299

Human Resource Management – Business Portal 1.2

This includes training on the use and installation of the Great Plains Human Resource Management Self Service Suite for Business Portal 1.2. By participating in this you will learn how to install, implement and use HRM-SSS. One tutorial of this courses focuses on installation and configuration for people implementing the software. The other tutorial in this course focuses on the user experience.   2 Hours Long, $149

Human Resources with Payroll

This comprehensive course will provide you with an in-depth view of the extensive functionality contained within the Human Resources and Payroll applications. Besides learning the functionality, you will also learn tips and techniques that can help make an implementation successful, and you will gain a thorough understanding of the HR and Payroll applications and its capabilities.   19 Hours Long, $699

Payables Management

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the accounting functionality available in the module of Payables Management. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when setting up your system. You will be prepared to handle tasks such as creating and setting up vendor accounts, handling daily and period-end procedures, and developing problem-solving techniques.   4 Hours Long, $299

Payroll (US)

This online course will cover the intensive setup processes within Payroll, and learn about many of the features available to users of the Payroll product. The processes to go through a payroll run and generate checks for a small group of employees is discussed. An overview of the vast reporting and inquiry capabilities and a discussion of period-end and year-end procedures will also be included.   8 Hours Long, $299

Receivables Management

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the accounting functionality available in the module of Receivables Management. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when setting up your system. You will be prepared to handle tasks such as creating and setting up customer and sales person accounts, handling daily and period-end procedures, and developing problem-solving techniques.   4 Hours Long, $299

System Manager

This online course develops in-depth knowledge of the module of System Manager. You will be simulating the setups you will encounter when working with the system and this will better prepare you to handle tasks such as creating and setting up companies, handling daily and period-end procedures, and developing problem-solving techniques.   5 Hours Long, $299

Installation and Configuration: 

Installation & Configuration - Business Portal

The Business Portal Installation & Configuration focuses on the installation, configuration, deployment and personalization of the Business Portal application. It will cover the basics of installation as well as more advanced topics such as product architecture, administration console, security, workflow, and personalization, this course builds a solid foundation of Business Portal administration, maintenance, and optimization knowledge.   4 Hours Long, $598

Installation & Configuration - Great Plains

This is designed to build a solid foundation in administration, maintenance, and optimization of a customer's Great Plains databases running on Microsoft SQL Server. You will increase your understanding of the basics of Great Plains administration and SQL Server administration and how to use this knowledge in a production environment. Microsoft SQL is discussed as it applies specifically to the optimization of Great Plains.  The course will cover the installation of Great Plains as well as the installation of the related products listed in the agenda. This course does not go into the setup and use of the Great Plains application as these topics are covered within other training offered by Microsoft Business Solutions.   11 Hours Long, $897

Integration Manager

This will show you how to integrate outside systems with your Great Plains accounting application through the use of tools designed to import records. Integration Manager provides you with the safest and easiest way to import business data into Great Plains. You’ll find value in using Integration Manager for safely converting data into a new Great Plains installation, or as an ongoing way to integrate data from your external business databases, e-commerce solutions and desktop applications with Great Plains. In addition to Integration Manager, information will be provided on Table Import. Table Import enables you to quickly transfer data from other sources into Great Plains, regardless of module, table, operating system or database.   4 Hours Long, $598

Modifier with VBA

This in-depth will show you how to use the Modifier and VBA to customize Great Plains windows and reports. With the Modifier and VBA, you can modify screens based on user needs, make global changes to graphics and text, add fields to forms, and add Visual Basic for Application (VBA) programming code to enhance the functionality of Great Plains.   4 Hours Long, $598

SQL Server

This is designed to strengthen a user's Microsoft SQL Server installation, administration, & optimization skills. You will increase your understanding of the concepts of SQL Server, as well as learn how to implement these concepts into your database environment.   6 Hours Long, $598

Project Series: 

Project Series Accounting Theory

This includes training on how the Great Plains Project Series module uses accounting. This includes training on the accounts used and when they are posted for the various project types and accounting methods available. This course utilizes scenarios and interactive accounting simulations to help the user learn the system.  The course builds on training you should have attained from the Great Plains Project Series classroom experience. If you have not attended the Great Plains Project Series class you may have difficulties comprehending some concepts in this course.   4 Hours Long, $299

PSA Remote Applications

This includes comprehensive online training for Great Plains Project Series remote entry applications which include the Personal Data Keeper and PS Time & Expense products. The course includes two tutorials, one that covers the topics of installation, setup and configuration and another that illustrates transaction entry and approval procedures.  The course starts with a conceptual overview of how the remote entry products interact with and relate to the Great Plains Project Accounting module. It continues on with detailed training that will help you determine how to deploy these products in your organization. Since this is online training you will be able to navigate to the lessons that interest you most.   2 Hours Long, $299

Reporting: 

Crystal Reports

This online course presents specific information about the implementation and use of Crystal Reports Version 9.0. In addition, there is general information on the processes of receiving and translating user requests into effective report designs. From an overview perspective, you will understand the structure and purposes of database configurations and the methods by which Crystal Reports is able to connect with and draw data from your Microsoft Business Solutions financial management application. There are detailed presentations addressing the selection and incorporation of data tables, the identification of field-level data, and the features and tools that support the arrangement and formatting of information on your reports.   9 Hours Long, $499

FRx I

FRx I teaches you important functionality and basic report design you need to realize immediate benefits from FRx. Even if you have experience using FRx to create reports, you will learn new reports and methods to distribute and analyze your company’s financial information. This is a course designed for financial professionals on creating, maintaining and distributing presentation quality reports using FRx. Features covered include complex calculations, drag and drop reorganizations, rounding adjustments and account sets.  14 Hours Long, $499

FRx II

FRx II teaches you the advanced FRx techniques necessary to create a more comprehensive suite of financial and management reports. This is a course designed for financial professionals who need to create more sophisticated reports using FRx® Desktop. You will learn advanced report design concepts that are required to analyze company information in today’s challenging business environment.  12 Hours Long, $499

Report Writer

This includes training on how Great Plains Report Writer can be used to meet the reporting needs of your business. The covers the setup of Report Writer and the many layout window options available to create custom reports and/or modify existing Great Plains reports.   10 Hours Long, $598