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Enterprise Systems

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
4.7

848 reviews

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
8 hours to complete
Learn at your own pace
94%
Most learners liked this course

What you'll 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.

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There are 5 modules in this course

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's included

7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 53 minutes
  • 1.1a Personal Introduction6 minutes
  • 1.1b Introduction to Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)13 minutes
  • 1.1c Course Overview4 minutes
  • 1.2 Business Process Concept10 minutes
  • 1.3a Business Functions Part 15 minutes
  • 1.3b Business Functions Part 26 minutes
  • 1.4 A Brief History of SAP10 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Module 1: ERP Fundamentals Quiz15 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes
  • ERP Related Jobs20 minutes

What's included

7 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

7 videosTotal 58 minutes
  • 2.1a Companies and Business Processes4 minutes
  • 2.1b Procurement Process11 minutes
  • 2.1c Production Process6 minutes
  • 2.1d Business Fulfillment Process9 minutes
  • 2.2 Sales Organization8 minutes
  • 2.3 Master Data11 minutes
  • 2.4 Example Fulfillment Process8 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Module 2: Business Processes in ERP Quiz15 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes
  • Multiple Documents20 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 reading1 assignment1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 54 minutes
  • 3.1a ERP Selection Process Part 118 minutes
  • 3.1b ERP Selection Process Part 214 minutes
  • 3.1c ERP Selection Process Part 39 minutes
  • 3.2 Magic Quadrant Tool7 minutes
  • 3.3 ERP Module Possibilities6 minutes
1 readingTotal 30 minutes
  • Clash of the Titans Article30 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Module 3: Software Selection & Considerations Quiz15 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes
  • ERP Software At Your Work20 minutes

What's included

5 videos1 assignment1 discussion prompt

5 videosTotal 56 minutes
  • 4.1 ERP Implementation Considerations14 minutes
  • 4.2 Defending Against Pitfalls20 minutes
  • 4.3a ERP Implementation Best Practices Part 17 minutes
  • 4.3b ERP Implementation Best Practices Part 28 minutes
  • 4.4 ERP Implementation Partner Considerations8 minutes
1 assignmentTotal 15 minutes
  • Module 4: Change Management Quiz15 minutes
1 discussion promptTotal 20 minutes
  • ERP Automation20 minutes

What's included

1 video1 peer review

1 videoTotal 1 minute
  • Project Overview1 minute
1 peer reviewTotal 60 minutes
  • Course Project60 minutes

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Reviewed on Feb 19, 2020

Very Interesting Course , contained all the needed information about ERP systems, very well organized.

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Reviewed on Jun 22, 2020

It could be more interesting if there could be some more examples of ERP implementation from real world scenario.

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Reviewed on Jul 10, 2020

This is a good course. The lecturer also tries is best to break it down for easy understanding.

Frequently asked questions

You'll learn what enterprise systems are, why companies use them, and how ERP decisions affect real business operations. It starts with how departments and workflows connect, then builds into software selection, implementation choices, and change management. You'll apply that through activities like comparing ERP options and planning an upgrade from a legacy system.

No, you don't need prior ERP experience to get started. Some familiarity with how companies operate can help with examples like procurement or fulfillment, but the course begins by explaining business processes and department roles. You also won't be expected to know a specific ERP platform in advance.

Yes, it's a good fit if you're new to ERP and want a business-focused introduction. The course begins with core ideas like enterprise systems, business processes, and how departments work together before moving into selection and implementation. It may feel less useful if you're looking for deep technical training inside a specific ERP system.

It takes about 8 hours to complete. That's a manageable workload for a short course, with time spread across lessons, quizzes, readings, and discussion activities. You'll also complete a peer-reviewed project centered on upgrading a legacy system to an ERP.

Yes, but the practical work is more analytical than technical. You'll complete guided discussions, such as researching ERP-related roles or comparing software choices, and the course ends with a more open-ended essay project on selecting and implementing an ERP system. That gives you a chance to use the ideas in realistic business situations instead of just reading about them.

The course looks at how ERP systems support end-to-end business processes, how companies evaluate software options, and what makes implementation succeed or fail. You'll work through examples like procurement and fulfillment, then examine selection factors, rollout approaches, and change management. The emphasis stays on understanding ERP from a business and managerial point of view.

After finishing, you should be able to explain how ERP systems support business processes and discuss the main choices involved in selecting and implementing one. For example, you could outline a basic plan for replacing a legacy system, including what functionality to look for and what implementation risks to watch. That's useful if you want to contribute to ERP-related discussions from a business perspective.

It's more concept-first than hands-on. Most of the learning comes through lessons on workflows, software selection, and implementation decisions, with quizzes, discussions, and a written project to reinforce them. It's a better fit if you want ERP understanding and decision-making context rather than system configuration practice.

This course is a good choice if you want ERP explained through business processes and implementation decisions, not just as software terminology. It connects workflow examples with vendor evaluation, change management, rollout strategy, and a final upgrade-planning project, so the material stays tied to real organizational choices. If you're looking for a short, beginner-friendly course with a clear managerial lens, it's a better fit than a more technical, platform-specific ERP class.

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