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10th September, 2013

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

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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 CTS’s 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. Cognizant - OPN overview 0605132. Profile Badging Guide_March_2013_Finalv1

• Key Websites

1. OPN Portal: http://www.oracle.com/partners/index.html2. Competency Center: https://competencycenter.oracle.com

• Your Contact for clarifications on the above and for all Q&A on OPN Specializations :- o Giri Singaraju o E-Mail: seshagiri.singaraju@cognizant.como 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 1Oracle Partner Business

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Training Options and Exam Information

A. Training Options

1. http://ilearning.oracle.com

2. Self Study CD’s

3. 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 Agencyhttp://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?

8

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Training Sessions

1. INV

2. PUR

3. OM

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Thank you

10

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Backup Slides

11

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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

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

3.b E – Business Suite: Supply Chain Management

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OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

• 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 Oracle’s Specialization program 

http://www.oracle.com/partners/en/most-popular-resources/certified-specialist-study-guide-322505.html

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OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

Area of Specialization Exam Study Guides

Oracle Transportation Management Oracle Transportation Management 6 Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF)

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

emand Management (Demantra) 7 Essentials

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

1Z0-578 Oracle Transportation Management 6 Essentials

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OPN Certified Specialist Exam Study Guides

Area of Specialization Exam Study Guides

Oracle E-Business Suite Financial Management

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

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

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

E-Business Suite Supply Chain Management

1Z0-519 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Inventory Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Inventory Essentials - Exam Study Guide (PDF)

1Z0-520 Oracle E-Business Suite 12.1 Purchasing Essentials

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

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

OTMOracle Transportation Management Implementation - Exam Study Guide (PDF)Oracle Transportation Management Specialist Guided Learning Paths

OPN Boot CampOracle Transportation Management 6.2 Functional Implementation

VCPOracle Value Chain Planning - Demand Management (Demantra) Implementation - Exam Study Guide (PDF)Oracle Value Chain Planning - Demand management (Demantra) Specialist Guided Learning Paths

OPN Boot CampValue 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.pdfPrerequisite Training Oracle Value Chain Planning - Demand Management (Demantra) Sales & Oracle Value Chain Planning - Demand Management (Demantra) PreSales.

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.

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Specialization – Oracle Recommended Training

GLOracle 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 (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)R12.x Oracle General Ledger Management Fundamentals (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

APOracle 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 (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)R12.x Oracle Payables Management Fundamentals (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

AROracle 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 (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)R12 Oracle Receivables Management Fundamentals (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

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Specialization – Oracle Recommended Training

INVOracle 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 trainingR12.x Oracle E-Business Suite Essentials for Implementers (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)R12 Oracle Inventory Management Fundamentals (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

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Specialization – Oracle Recommended Training

PUROracle 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 (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)R12 Oracle Purchasing Fundamentals (available on http://ilearning.oracle.com)

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Specialization – Oracle Recommended Training

OMOracle 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 EssentialsR12 Oracle Order Management Fundamentals

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Specialization – Oracle Recommended Training

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

ASCPR12 Oracle Advanced Supply Chain Planning Fundamentals

Additional Training and PreparationTraining Opportunities for Oracle Partner Network Members (available to partners only)

Sample Questions

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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

AUG 30

DEC31

NOV30

Town Hall 75% Target Certification

Exams Completed

Complete Target

CertificationExams

SetupPrep

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

Exams Completion Complete Exams

Celebrate your accomplishments

Get Recognitions from Managers

Contribute to differentiate Cognizant from

others

Owners: Associates

SEP30 Prep

OCT30 Exams Exams

Re-Exams

50% Training and Prep

Completed

100% Training

and Prep Completed

Training and Preparation Training

Discussion with Champion

Study Guides

Group Interactions

Attend Boot Camp

Owners: Associates

Setup Completion

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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