- Platform
- Coursera
- Provider
- University of Minnesota
- Effort
- 1 to 2 hours per week
- Length
- 5 weeks
- Language
- English
- Credentials
- Paid Certificate Available
- Part of
- Course Link
Overview
This course provides you with an understanding of what Enterprise Systems (also commonly termed as Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, ERPs) are. After learning about what these systems are, we would touch upon why these systems are useful to companies, through which you would get to see the various jobs and positions that are associated with the use and deployment of ERPs.
In this course, you would also develop an appreciation of the managerial aspects related to the selection and implementation of ERPs. Specifically, we would touch on the important points to consider when shortlisting and purchasing an ERP, the approaches taken in ERP implementation, and change management techniques to utilize when an organization is undergoing ERP implementation. At the end of this class, you will be endowed with practical knowledge that would help you to address real world business problems associated with ERP usage and implementation.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
Taught by
Jason Chan
This course provides you with an understanding of what Enterprise Systems (also commonly termed as Enterprise Resource Planning Systems, ERPs) are. After learning about what these systems are, we would touch upon why these systems are useful to companies, through which you would get to see the various jobs and positions that are associated with the use and deployment of ERPs.
In this course, you would also develop an appreciation of the managerial aspects related to the selection and implementation of ERPs. Specifically, we would touch on the important points to consider when shortlisting and purchasing an ERP, the approaches taken in ERP implementation, and change management techniques to utilize when an organization is undergoing ERP implementation. At the end of this class, you will be endowed with practical knowledge that would help you to address real world business problems associated with ERP usage and implementation.
WHAT YOU WILL LEARN
- Learn (more) about Enterprise Systems/Enterprise Resource Planning Systems (ERPs).
- Understand why ERPs are useful to companies.
- Develop an appreciate of the managerial aspects related to the selection and implementation of ERPs.
- Learn practical knowledge that would help to address real world business problems associated with ERP usage and implementation.
Syllabus
WEEK 1
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Business Processes in ERP
WEEK 3
Software Selection & Considerations
WEEK 4
Change Management
WEEK 5
Course Project
WEEK 1
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) Fundamentals
WEEK 2
Business Processes in ERP
WEEK 3
Software Selection & Considerations
WEEK 4
Change Management
WEEK 5
Course Project
Taught by
Jason Chan