This course provides a comprehensive overview of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems, the software backbone of modern businesses. You will learn what an ERP is, how it evolved, and why it is critical for organizational success. We will explore the core functional modules of a typical ERP system, including Finance, Human Capital Management (HCM), Supply Chain Management (SCM), and Customer Relationship Management (CRM).
A key focus of the course is the ERP implementation lifecycle. You'll learn the phases of a successful ERP project, from planning and vendor selection to configuration, deployment, and post-implementation support. We will also discuss the major ERP vendors in the market, such as SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics, and analyze the critical success and failure factors in ERP projects. The course concludes with a look at modern trends like Cloud ERP and the role of AI.
This course is ideal for business students, IT consultants, business analysts, and project managers who want to understand how large-scale business software systems work and are managed.