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ERP - What Every CFO Should Know About Implementing New ERP

Thinking about acquiring or upgrading an ERP system? Take this course to get a preview of what’s involved

Created byBlair Cook Jennifer Nicholson
IntermediateUpdated Mar 16, 2022
ERP - What Every CFO Should Know About Implementing New ERP

What You'll Learn

  • check_circleExplore what an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is and recognize its purpose.
  • check_circleRecognize how to structure your ERP implementation initiatives
  • check_circleExplore various approaches for configuring, deploying and selecting an ERP system
  • check_circleExplore people and change management considerations of ERP implementation
  • check_circleRecognize the need for data cleaning, testing, and user training

About This Course

Implementing a new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system is a daunting task for any CFO. An ERP system by design spans the breadth of the organization and as such requires a high level of coordination and collaboration across the business. With so many options available, the task of where to start and how to think through start up elements of your own ERP initiative can be daunting for any CFO.

In this course, Jennifer Nicholson, a many-time CFO, who has recently gone through implementing a new ERP system shares with you her own insights and experience with the ERP implementation process. Whether you have begun already, are just beginning, or merely contemplating a change to your systems, this course will guide you through all the relevant stages of the implementation process.

Field of Study: Accounting

Course Content

2 activities • 11 videos • duration: 44m

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ERP - What Every CFO Should Know About Implementing New ERP-Part111 videos • 1 quiz • 44 min
  • videocamCourse Introduction
    Duration 1:43
  • videocamWhat is and ERP System
    Duration 5:30
  • videocamChoosing a Deployment Strategy
    Duration 3:10
  • videocamInitiating Your ERP Project
    Duration 4:19
  • videocamSelecting a Vendor for your ERP
    Duration 5:11
  • videocamPeople Before Technology
    Duration 6:15
  • videocamData Cleansing Before Your ERP Conversion
    Duration 4:29
  • videocamERP Testing Strategy
    Duration 3:48
  • videocamERP Implementation Training Strategy
    Duration 3:38
  • videocamManaging Your ERP Budget
    Duration 2:23
  • videocamDefining ERP Implementation Process
    Duration 4:08
  • quizReview Questions
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Final Exam-Part11 quiz

Your Instructor

Blair Cook Jennifer Nicholson

CPA, CA Leadership

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Blair is a seven-time CFO, a director, and an educator at Executive Finance Partners - a professional development and executive coaching firm for financial professionals and executives. He also serves as a corporate director and audit committee chair of publicly listed companies: Terravest Industries and Clarke Inc. He is also the Board Treasurer of the Devour Food & Film Festival and serves on various committees of CPA Nova Scotia. Blair is the author of The Illiterate Executive: An Executive’s Handbook for Mastering Financial Acumen.

Credit Information

Professional development requirements vary by profession, country, and regulatory body. Before enrolling, review the course details and confirm that the content, learning format, and any listed credits meet your specific requirements. You are responsible for confirming eligibility with your regulator or professional association and keeping the records required for reporting.

What Students Are Saying

4.5 out of 5
Student's Choice
295 reviews
  • DD
    Debbie D.
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    Yes, we are starting an ERP project.

  • SS
    Steven S.
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    EXCELLANT COURSE!! Covered great topics

  • CM
    Charlene M.
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    Good overview of things to consider with new ERPs.

  • AK
    Aiman K.
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    Great Course

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