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What is ERP?
Enterprise Resource Planning, ERP is business management software that allows an organization to use a system of integrated applications to manage the business. ERP software integrates all facets of an operation, including development, manufacturing, sales and marketing.

Why you should learn ERP?
Since ERP has become a highly rewarding career, qualifications in ERP with IT qualifications help to secure a job with an attractive payment plan easily.
According to surveys, the need for good ERP Consultants is growing while the supply is reducing. There is a need for ERP personnel and their incomes are growing much faster than persons in other IT careers. Microsoft Dynamics is leading.

Microsoft Dynamics
Microsoft Dynamics is ERP software that supports a business in making operational decisions. It also simplifies routine business processes by offering familiar and easy to use working interfaces.The success of ERP depends primarily on ERP Consultants working on it apart from the product.Microsoft Dynamics is the most popular ERP software package in the world. Microsoft Navision (NAV) and AX are the most popular software in Sri Lanka., Microsoft Dynamics suite has been recording the fastest growth in the ERP segment. Within the next 2 years this number is expected to DOUBLE as more and more organizations in the country adopt MS Dynamics.

This product is  intended to assist with finance, manufacturing, customer relationship management, supply chains, analytics and electronic commerce for small and medium-sized enterprises. Microsoft intends to release the new version NAV “7” within the next quarter, with added features to improve business functionality.The beta release for Microsoft Dynamics NAV 2013 is expected in 2012.
Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is a powerful foundation that is purpose-built for five industries: manufacturing, distribution, retail, services, and public sector, along with comprehensive, core ERP functionality for financial, human resources and operations management. All packaged in a single global solution thus giving customers a rapid time to value.

Why do many organizations use Dynamics?

  •  Minimize cost and
    complexity
  • Easy implementation and modification
  • User friendly and easy training
  • Clear road map and new releases
  • Adequate business coverage

Business process re-engineering
With the implementation of an ERP, organizations greatly benefit by the BPR process to take the business to the next level. BPR process will facilitate the organization to re-engineer the business processes to improve the productivity of the organization. This is achieved by using the features available in the ERP System.

Migration and Career opportunities
Those certified on Microsoft Dynamics applications will have an edge over others if planning to seek greener pastures. The candidate will be able to increase his/her employability by creating a personal USP, gain recognition and command attractive salaries and benefits. Salary structures range from $70,000-$120,000 per annum depending on seniority and exposure in involvement of different projects.
A clear progress path is available in a selected functional area.

There are many job openings in Australia, EU and Asia.
Availability of jobs for MS Dynamics NAV and AX presently, by region:

  •  Asia            25%
  •  Europe            40%
  • America            33%
  •  Rest of the world        2%

Source: Dynamics jobs Nigel Frank International-May 2012
Positions available
Junior/Senior ERP Functional Consultants
Junior/Senior ERP Technical Consultants
ERP System Administrators
Project Managers
Organizational Users

Executives who are interested in driving the ERP initiative in their organizations.
Opportunity to learn Dynamics is now facilitated by ONAK ERP Training Academy (Pvt) Ltd -  a subsidiary company of Jinasena Group.

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