Sure Step Study Hall
Christina Phillips, MCT, MCITP
Supervising Consultant, BKD
GPPC Connections 2011 | November 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV
Study Hall Schedule
• Get to work!
• The Basics
• Exam Preparation Guide
• Study break!
• Sure Step Demo/Overview
• Recommended Study Focus Areas
• Schools Out!
• Additional Resources
• Q&A
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The Basics
• Implementation Methodology Certification
• By October 2011
• Silver: 2 individuals
• Gold: 3 individuals
• Exam # MB5-858 (Prometric)
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Managing Microsoft Dynamics Implementations
• Product agnostic, Sure Step based (PMBoK)
• Exam Preparation Guide available on PartnerSource
• Readiness and Training>>Certifications>>Certification Exam
Preparation Guides
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Exam Preparation Guide
• 60-160 minutes to complete, 40-75 questions
• Includes Exam Preparation Tools/Links
• Exam Topics
• Prepare to Manage a Microsoft Dynamics (47.14%)
• Diagnostic Phase
• Manage a Microsoft Dynamics Implementation (41.43%)
• Analysis, Design, Development and Deployment Phases
• Manage Post Implementation Activities (11.43%)
• Operation Phase
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SURE STEP OVERVIEW
DEMO
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Recommended Focus Areas
• Learn the document flow
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Information Flow- Key Documents
Phase by Phase deliverables, pre/post conditions of activities
Design document flow
• Focus on Diagnostic (47% of exam)
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Decision accelerators/delivery guides
• Areas to focus further
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Cross Phase Processes (Activities, Deliverables)
Optimization Offerings
Project Types
Project Mgmt Library (Disciplines, Processes/Activites)
Sure Step Terminology
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RECOMMENDED FOCUS AREA
DEMO
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Decision Accelerators
• Develop
– Requirements and Process Review
– Upgrade Assessment
• Solution
– Fit Gap and Solution Blueprint
– Architecture Assessment
– Scoping Assessment
• Proof
– Proof of Concept
– Business Case
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Additional Resources
• Blog Post from a Sure Step Trainer:
• http://navigateintosuccess.com/blog/7-sure-steps-to-pass-thesure-step-exam
• Sure Step Proficiency Assessment
• https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/managem
ent/LMS_ActDetails.aspx?UserMode=0&ActivityId=594693
• Training Materials
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Project Managing with Sure Step Course
• https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/communities/training/trai
ningmaterials/student/course80199.htm?printpage=false
Using Sure Step Course (Also eLearning)
• https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/communities/training/trai
ningmaterials/student/courseusingss2010.htm?printpage=false
• http://dynamics.microsoftelearning.com/catalog/default.aspx?sea
rchAction=keyword&keyword=sure%20step%202010
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Thank you for attending!
Christina Phillips, MCT, MCITP
cphillips@bkd.com
816-401-5014
http://dynamicsgpland.blogspot.com
Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV