OSP - EBS OPN Specializations Training, Q&A Session-1

10th September, 2013

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AGENDA
1. OPN Specialization Certifications Key Inputs
2. How to setup your Account for Oracle.Com and link to Cognizant OPN?
Do Test case if possible

3. Training Options and Registering for Exams

4. Self Study Training Material 5. Retired Certification Examinations and Trainings 6. Training on EBS Essentials, INV / PUR / OM 7. Q & A 8. Backup Slides

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OPN Specialization Certifications Key Inputs

1. Status of Current Sign Ups for OPN Certification Examinations (Excel Sheet and Summary)
2. PDL for NA Associates for the purpose of communication on OPN Certifications Check and add your names if not included already NAOracleAssocaites 3. Twice a week calls, each 2 hours duration. Please feel free to join either of them or both. You can choose to stay only partial time if there is conflict with your project work for client 4. Registering for exams can and should be done by you and none others 5. Associates with experience in each module will help towards successful training sessions 6. Time is the essence for all of us in planning, signing up for exams and scheduling to take the tests
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OPN Specialization Certifications Key Inputs

6. EBS R12 instance from Solution Beacon
Solution Beacon, LLC (http://www.solutionbeacon.com) provides access to EBS Release 12.1.3 Vision Login to people. Complete Release 12.1.3 Vision User Registration by going to the following web page. You need to provide Oracle CSI number of Cognizant http://vis1213.solutionbeacon.net/cgi-bin/sbreguser?p=01 CSI# of Cognizant = 3857905 (You need to put this information before you can register on Solution Beacon for R12 Vision instance)

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How to Setup your account for Oracle.Com and link to CTSs OPN?

Create your account for Oracle.Com and Badge your account to Cognizant North American ID = 649347
Refer to the following PDF documents which were circulated earlier to get help on the above
1. 2. Cognizant - OPN overview 060513 Profile Badging Guide_March_2013_Finalv1

Key Websites
1. 2. OPN Portal: http://www.oracle.com/partners/index.html Competency Center: https://competencycenter.oracle.com

Your Contact for clarifications on the above and for all Q&A on OPN Specializations :o o o Giri Singaraju E-Mail: seshagiri.singaraju@cognizant.com Phone: +1 (925) 872-9559

For issues related to linking your account on Oracle.com to Cognizant OPN or issues related to your previous certifications showing up on Cognizant OPN
Patricio Daniel Rubio <patricio.daniel.rubio@oracle.com> Patricio Daniel Rubio | NAS PBC - Activation Team Phone: +1800.323.7355 | option 1 Oracle Partner Business

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Training Options and Exam Information

A. Training Options
1. 2. 3. http://ilearning.oracle.com Self Study CDs Oracle Boot Camps

Note: You need to setup your account on Oracle.Com and link it to Cognizant for at least options #1 and #2 above B. Exam Information Testing Agency http://pearsonvue.com/oracle/
Examination fee is $195 for all excepting Advanced Supply Chain Planning for which it is $245 Fee will be reimbursed to Associates
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Retiring Certifications, Examinations and Newer Versions

Get familiar with retiring certifications and examinations

Oracle Certification retirements

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Questions?

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Training Sessions

1. INV 2. PUR 3. OM

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Thank you

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Backup Slides

10

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OSP-EBS Specializations

1. Oracle Transportation Management 2. Oracle Value Chain Planning (VCP) Demantra 3. Oracle E-Business Suite (Financial and Supply Chain Management)

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OSP-EBS Specializations - Certifications

1. Oracle Transportation Management
Oracle Transportation Management 6 Certified Implementation Specialist

2. Oracle Value Chain Planning Demantra Demand Management

Oracle Value Chain Planning: Demantra Demand Management 7 Certified Implementation Specialist

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OSP-EBS Specializations - Certifications

3.a E Business Suite: Financial Management
Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle General Ledger Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Payables Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Receivables

3.b E Business Suite: Supply Chain Management

Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Supply Chain Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Inventory

Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Supply Chain Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Order Management
Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Supply Chain Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Purchasing Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Consultant Certified Expert

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OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/certified-specialiststudy-guide-322505.html The Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides are designed to highlight the training options mapped to each exam topic to guide students in their preparation to pass Oracle exams. Oracle Partners passing any of the below exams will be recognized as OPN Certified Specialists and gain credentials towards Oracles Specialization program

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OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

Area of Specialization Exam Study Guides

Oracle Transportation Management

1Z0-578 Oracle Transportation Management 6 Essentials

Oracle Transportation Management 6 Essentials Exam Study Guide (PDF)

Oracle Value Chain Planning Demand Management (Demantra)

1Z0-558 Oracle Value Chain Planning (VCP) Demand Management (Demantra) 7 Essentials

Oracle Value Chain Planning (VCP) - Demand Management (Demantra) 7 Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF)

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OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

Area of Specialization Exam Study Guides

1Z0-516 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 General Ledger Essentials

Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 General Ledger Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF)

Oracle E-Business Suite Financial Management

1Z0-517 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Payables Essentials

Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Payables Essentials Exam Study Guide (PDF)

1Z0-518 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Receivables Essentials

Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Receivables Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF)

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OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

Area of Specialization Exam Study Guides
Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Inventory Essentials Exam Study Guide (PDF)

1Z0-519 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Inventory

1Z0-520 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Purchasing Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Purchasing Essentials Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF)
E-Business Suite Supply Chain Management

1Z0-521 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Order Management Essentials

Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Order Management Essentials - Exam Study Guide(PDF)

1Z0-244 Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning*

Oracle E-Business Suite R12: Advanced Supply Chain Planning - Exam Study Guide(PDF)

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OTM Additional Information

Status Course Title Description / Objectives Requirement Type Length Ratings

Oracle Transportation Management 6.2 Implementation Boot Camp

This course is a combination of lecture, hands-on exercises, and team activities teaching students the OTM version 6.2 features and functions.

Recommended

In Class

5 day(s)

0 Rating(s)

Oracle Transportation Management 6. 2 - Exam Study Guide

This course provides Partners information regarding Oracle Certified Implementation exam, such us target audience, the exam topics and objectives, the training options that are available and a couple of sample questions. We will also cover the exam registration process and what you need to do in order to get the full recognition as a Certified Implementation Specialist.

Recommended

In Class

10 mins

0 Rating(s)

Test

Oracle Transportation Management 6 Essentials

This exam is designed for individuals who possess a strong foundation and expertise in selling or implementing Oracle Transportation Management solutions. This certification exam covers topics such as: OTM Core Functionality and Shipment Planning Overview, Fleet Management and Payment, Agents, Multi-Legs, Multi-Stops and Workflows. Up-to-date training and field experience are recommended.

Required

In Class

2 hour(s)

0 Rating(s)

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Specializations Oracle Recommended Training

OTM
Oracle Transportation Management Implementation - Exam Study Guide (PDF) Oracle Transportation Management Specialist Guided Learning Paths OPN Boot Camp Oracle Transportation Management 6.2 Functional Implementation Details on OTM Boot Camp (Please go through this important link) http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/otm-61-ds-170383.pdf Prerequisite Training 6.1 TOI: OTM Fleet Management Functional Overview - Session 1 6.1 TOI: OTM Fleet Management Functional Overview - Session 2.

VCP
Oracle Value Chain Planning - Demand Management (Demantra) Implementation - Exam Study Guide (PDF) Oracle Value Chain Planning - Demand management (Demantra) Specialist Guided Learning Paths OPN Boot Camp Value Chain Planning and Demand Management 7.3 Implementation Essentials Details on OTM Boot Camp (Please go through this important link) http://www.oracle.com/partners/campaign/landing-pads/035439.pdf Prerequisite Training Oracle Value Chain Planning - Demand Management (Demantra) Sales & Oracle Value Chain Planning - Demand Management (Demantra) PreSales.
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Specialization Oracle Recommended Training

GL
Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 General Ledger Essentials - Exam Study Guide OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle E-Business Suite Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: General Ledger

Oracle University Training: R12.x Oracle E-Business Suite Essentials for Implementers R12.x Oracle General Ledger Management Fundamentals

(available on http://ilearning.oracle.com) (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

Earlier courses "Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business Essentials" and "R12 Oracle General Ledger Management Fundamentals" were previous recommended courses for this exam and are still valid preparation tools. However, they are no longer available for scheduling.

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Specialization Oracle Recommended Training

AP
Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Payables Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF)
OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle E-Business Suite Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Payables Oracle University Training: R12.x Oracle E-Business Suite Essentials for Implementers R12.x Oracle Payables Management Fundamentals

(available on http://ilearning.oracle.com) (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

Earlier courses "Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business Essentials" and "R12 Oracle Payables Management Fundamentals" were previous recommended courses for this exam and are still valid preparation tools. However, they are no longer available for scheduling.

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Specialization Oracle Recommended Training

AR
Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Receivables Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF) OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle E-Business Suite Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Receivables Oracle University Training: R12.x Oracle E-Business Suite Essentials for Implementers R12 Oracle Receivables Management Fundamentals

(available on http://ilearning.oracle.com) (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

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Specialization Oracle Recommended Training

INV
Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Inventory Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF) OPN Guided Learning Path: Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Management Implementation Specialist: Oracle Inventory Oracle University training R12.x Oracle E-Business Suite Essentials for Implementers R12 Oracle Inventory Management Fundamentals (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com) (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

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Specialization Oracle Recommended Training

PUR
Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Purchasing Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF) Guided Learning Path: Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Management Implementation Specialist: Oracle Purchasing Oracle University Training: Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business Essentials R12 Oracle Purchasing Fundamentals

(available on http://ilearning.oracle.com) (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

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Specialization Oracle Recommended Training

OM
Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Order Management Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF) Guided Learning Path: Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Supply Chain Management Implementation Specialist: Oracle Order Management Oracle University training courses: Oracle E-Business Suite R12: E-Business Essentials R12 Oracle Order Management Fundamentals

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Specialization Oracle Recommended Training

ASCP
R12 Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning Fundamentals Additional Training and Preparation Training Opportunities for Oracle Partner Network Members (available to partners only) Sample Questions

11i Advanced Supply Chain Planning Fundamentals is available in http://ilearning.oracle.com

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Certification Target Counts for NA before 12/31/13

1. Oracle Transportation Management: 15 - 20 2. Oracle Value Chain Planning (VCP) Demantra: 15 - 20 3. Oracle E-Business Suite (FIN and SCM): 15 - 20
Let us aim for 20

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Action Plan / Timeline

AUG 26

Setup

AUG 30

Prep

SEP 30

Prep

OCT 30

Exams

NOV 30

Exams Re-Exams

DEC 31

Town Hall

Setup Completion

50% Training and Prep Completed

100% Training and Prep Completed

75% Target Certification Exams Completed

Complete Target Certification Exams

Setup
Oracle.Com account Badge to CTS Id Access Training Pearson VUE A/c setup Sign up for certifications Know your specialization champion Owners: Associates Find out about Boot Camp Giri Singaraju 28
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Training and Preparation

Training

Exams Completion
Complete Exams Celebrate your accomplishments Get Recognitions from Managers Contribute to differentiate Cognizant from

Discussion with Champion

Study Guides Group Interactions Attend Boot Camp Owners: Associates

others Owners: Associates

Next Steps
Setup your account on Oracle.Com and Link it with Cognizant ID Sign up for Volunteers for each Specialization to share their knowledge OTM: Sathish Thiagarajan ASCP-Demantra: Dinesh Kumar Sign up as one representative from each of direct reports of Sri to help Giri To explore options for Boot Camp on OTM and VCP

Utilize downloadable course material and start preparing for your specialization examination
Periodic communication with OPN certification interest group through PDL

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What is Needed?
Each of NA based Associates to sign up for 2 x Examinations Complete Training and Preparation Plan to take Examination in or before November Strong Management Commitment to encourage Associates and recognize their time and efforts on OPN Specializations

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OSP-EBS Specializations - Examinations

1. Oracle Transportation Management
Oracle Transportation Management 6 Certified Implementation Specialist

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OSP-EBS Specializations - Examinations

2. Oracle Value Chain Planning Demantra Demand Management
Oracle Value Chain Planning: Demantra Demand Management 7 Certified Implementation Specialist

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OSP-EBS Specializations - Examinations

3. E Business Suite
Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle General Ledger Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Payables

Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Financial Management Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Receivables
Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Supply Chain Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Inventory

Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Supply Chain Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Order Management
Oracle E-Business Suite 12 Supply Chain Certified Implementation Specialist: Oracle Purchasing Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Advanced Supply Chain Planning Consultant Certified Expert Oracle E-Business Suite R12 Human Capital Management Certified Implementation Specialist
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