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Only 2 weeks away: Compiere Web-based Technical Training

Our next web-based technical training is only 2 weeks away so there is still time to register. The three day training will be delivered via WebEx from December 7th to the 9th between 7am-11am PST (3pm-7pm GMT).

Learn directly from Compiere's technical experts about the latest Compiere technology and how to use it. The class is an excellent way to learn how to set up, implement, administer, customize and extend Compiere business solutions.

For more information and to register, visit the web site.

Coming up: Compiere Web-based Functional Training

Based on customer, partner, and community feedback, we have developed a new, modern Compiere web-based training program. The five-day training will provide you with the tools and information necessary to help make your evaluation and implementation successful. You will still be able to interact with the Compiere instructors through live Q&A, student exercises and online demos but without the inconvenience of travel time and cost. The live training will be delivered via Webex from October 19th to October 23rd from 8am to 4pm PST (3pm to 11pm GMT).

Compiere functional training is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of Compiere features and functionalities. For more information and to join the virtual classroom, register here.

Next Compiere Functional Training - only one month away

Compiere Fall 2009 Functional Training in San Francisco, California is only a month away. The five-day instructor-led training provides invaluable information and advice to help make evaluating and implementing Compiere easier and more efficient. Functional training is a great way to gain a deeper understanding of Compiere features and functionalities. There is still time to register - learn more here.

 

Compiere Training on the Web

Based on customer, partner, and community feedback, we have developed a new, modern Compiere web-based training program. The three-day training will give you will give you the knowledge and tools you need to implement or evaluate Compiere more quickly and cost effectively. You will still be able to interact with the instructors through Q&A, student exercises and online demos without the inconveniece of travel time and cost. The live training will be delivered via Webex from July 27- July 29 between 7 AM-11 AM PDT (Pacific Daylight Time), 2 PM–6 PM GMT.

The training will be helpful whether you're checking out Compiere for the first time or have attended our training before. I'd like to check it out simply to learn more about some of our most recent features and to take advantage of the new virtual learning experience. If you'd like to join the virtual classroom, you can register on the web site.

New Product Demo: Compiere Business View Layer

We’ve added a new Business View Report Integration Flash demo to the Product Demos page.

This demo takes a look at the new Business View Layer (BVL) feature available in Compiere Professional Edition 3.1 which allows the user to easily create reports using Compiere’s standard reporting tools or create reports using 3rd party reporting tools such as Jasper Reports, Crystal Reports, Pentaho and Microsoft Excel. In less than 5 minutes, see how easily and securely you can improve your business analysis and reporting using the new BVL.

Check out the new Business View Report Integration demo today.

Special Limited Time Offer: Free Compiere Reporting eLearning

Learn about Compiere's reporting capabilities from the convenience of your desk. For a limited time, Compiere is offering you free access to the popular Information & List Reports eLearning module.

In just fifteen minutes the Information & List Reports eLearning module shows you how to:

• Get answers quickly about inventory level, credit status and more with information windows
• Create and save standard reports and queries
• Probe into your reports using Compiere’s exclusive “Drill Across” and “Drill Down” features
• Customize report parameters such as display order, grouping and formatting…all without programming

The Information & List Reports eLearning module, a $75 value, is available at no charge to you through June 15, 2008. Act now to learn about Compiere reporting through this limited time free offer.

Information & List Reports is one of twelve interactive Compiere eLearning classes available on-demand via the Internet.

Recent buzz about Compiere from Spring '08 Training

Compiere Spring ’08 Intensive Training just ended a few days ago. The attendees were a diverse mix of both Compiere users and Partners and represented countries from all corners of the globe. Here’s what some of the recent attendees had to say about Compiere:

“I am impressed by the depth of Compiere…it is very impressive” – Compiere user

“Compiere is now a contender in our market for SAP and NetSuite…one of our recent new customers chose Compiere over NetSuite and are happy with their choice” – Compiere Partner

“I see no show-stoppers with Compiere…it is malleable and easy to customize for our needs. We love the freedom from vendor lock-in” – Compiere user

“I was pleasantly surprised to see how easy it is to add a vendor; it is so difficult with SAP. And the Web UI is much easier to use for newbies” – Compiere Partner

Thanks to the attendees for their questions, excitement and encouragement. We are also very excited about Compiere and look forward to more feedback from the Compiere Community. It is this kind of feedback and excitement that motivates us to provide an even better product and services.

To find out about upcoming Compiere events including training, please visit the Compiere web site.

Compiere eLearning: New Open Items and Payments

In response to our customer’s learning needs, Compiere is providing a new eLearning Module that covers Open Items and Payments. The latest eLearning module teaches users to quickly retrieve information on the current “Open” or unpaid invoices as well as past due invoices. This module will also cover adding a bank and a bank account, receiving payments from customers, and submitting multiple payments to multiple vendors at once.

The new eLearning module is included in the Compiere eLearning series. You may purchase the entire series or simply purchase the “Open Items and Payments” eLearning module separately.

Learn more about all twelve modules by visiting the eLearning Page. To try eLearning products before purchasing, check out ‘Navigation in Compiere’ free of charge.

Compiere eLearning: New Information and List Reports

In response to our growing customer base, Compiere is providing a new eLearning Module that covers reporting, one of the most asked about capabilites of Compiere. The latest eLearning module teaches users to quickly access valuable information using the information windows. It also teaches users how to search for specific information and print the information.

List Reports in Compiere also provide useful information and Compiere includes several standard reports for that purpose. You may also run more specific reports or simply customize a report to view only the necessary information. In addition, List Reports in Compiere incorporate features such as the ability to drill down to more specific information or drill across to “where used.” You can also export the information to Excel CVS, HTML, XML, Postscript, and PDF or simply archive the information as needed. The “Information and List Reports” eLearning module includes lessons on the various reporting functions and more.

The new eLearning module is included in the Compiere eLearning series. You may purchase the entire series or simply purchase the “Information and List Reports” eLearning module individually.

All of our eLearning modules are available online at eLearning page on compiere.com. To test drive an eLearning module before making a purchase, visit our website today and try ‘Navigation in Compiere’ free of charge.

Better Productivity Through eLearning

Working in the Learning Services Division for Compiere, Inc., I quickly found that with our number of customers and partners reaching across the globe, it became rather important that we provide alternative methods of training to reach as many people as possible. Currently, Compiere provides quarterly, instructor led trainings as well as an array of free product demos. However, as interest in our product increases, so must the provision of educational materials.

In response to our growing educational needs we’ve decided to utilize some of the technology available today and provide a suite of eLearning modules. The ability to educate as many people as possible on our product is not only valuable; it’s exciting to us as well. As a result, it is becoming much easier to reach as many people as possible, especially in an educational format.

Since the introduction of our suite of eLearning modules, we have noticed business partners, customers, and prospects have taken interest and have used the eLearning modules as a tool to fill the gap between our quarterly, instructor-led trainings and the present. We’ve also noticed a higher level of product knowledge in those who have reviewed the eLearning modules.

Our eLearning modules cover lessons from the Initial set up of Compiere to Purchasing Products and Sales. A learner could purchase all of the eLearning modules in one series or simply purchase the individual eLearning modules that best suit their learning needs. Learners will find that each module incorporates interaction as well as quizzes in order to provide a full, engaging, learning experience. Learners may also repeat a lesson or return to the module anytime within 120 days.

So far, we have found the interest in eLearning is increasing and we are adding more eLearning modules to our suite often. We also plan to provide an eLearning option to educate users on every capability within Compiere as we move forward.

All of our eLearning modules are available online at www.compiere.com. We have found it to be a valuable addition to our services and a great way to gain product knowledge as well as useful skills related to Compiere ERP and CRM and ultimately become more productive sooner rather than later. To test drive an eLearning module before making a purchase, visit our website today and try ‘Navigation in Compiere’ free of charge.