Professional Diploma in ERP (PDERP)

Course details

Lithan Hall Academy is offering WDA's NICF Diploma in Software and Applications (Requirement Gathering and Process Redesign). This NICF Diploma in Software and Applications (Requirement Gathering and Process Redesign) course will give you the knowledge, practical skills and work experience you need to:

• Upgrade your current competencies by acquiring functional and technical skills in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
• Assume job roles in Enterprise Resource Planning
• Learn how to use SAP ERP, the world's top ERP solution

Program Benefits

• Acquire skills and qualifications in Enterprise Resource Planning

When you graduate, receive an "NICF Diploma in Software and Applications (Requirement Gathering and Process Redesign)" Diploma and 7 Statement of Attainment (SOA) awarded by WDA Singapore. You will also acquire 6 exemptions to the Victoria University's (Australia) Master of Business (Enterprise Resource Planning Systems) if you want to continue your education towards a more advanced degree in ERP systems.

• Get 70% course fee funding.

If you are a Singaporean or PR, take advantage of significant government subsidies to upgrade your knowledge and skills. Through WSQ, you may be eligible for 70% funding on course fees (subject to successful application). This makes the course very affordable and within reach.

• Become more productive and competitive in the job market

This course will help you become more productive and competitive in the job market. It will also boost your career.

Program Objectives

• Introduction of Enterprise Resource Planning and its related technological concepts, its revolution to present state and the future trends of ERP.
• To analyze and study the impact of an ERP system has on various business processes. How technology can improve yield, minimize redundancy and cost, down-time reduction, and increase productivity efficient.
• Use a well known market leader ERP product as a technology platform to illustrate and demonstrate how the various functional business processes can be achieved.
• Impart knowledge on how various cross industry domains can leverage on ERP technology to achieve business objectives through best-of-breed solutions and templates and integrations capabilities offered by ERP systems.

Program Outline

This program aims to provide NICF qualifications based on the following specialisation tracks:

SAP ERP Functional Track Specialisations:

• Sales and Distribution
• Material Management
• Finance
• Human Resource

SAP ERP ABAP Technical Track Specialization Advanced Business Application Processing (ABAP) Specialisation tracks lead to acquisition of competencies needed to successfully perform specified SAP Job Roles. Refer to the chart below.

Course Modules

Foundation Modules

ERP Systems (ERPS)

This unit of study allows trainees to gain an appreciation of the impact of ERP Systems on businesses and to understand the issues involved in the design, implementation and maintenance of these systems. Trainees will also develop practical skills in the use of SAP ERP system as an example of ERP Systems.

ERP Implementation (ERPI)

Many large organisations are making decisions to implement ERP Systems but the implementation is complex and requires specific project management skills and knowledge.This unit of study uses SAP ERP system to acquaint trainees on the basic methodologies, techniques and tools that are used in the implementation of ERP Systems.

Advanced Business Application Programming (ABAP)

The unit of study improves knowledge of programming techniques through a commercial application environment that uses SAP's ABAP language. It introduces trainees into the use of the ABAP Development Workbench, which facilitates the development of client-server business reporting applications

Basic Modules

Human Resource Information System (SAP HR)

This unit of study develops knowledge of concepts and issues related to the use HRIS in Human Resource Management with particular reference to and practical workshops in SAP ERP system.

Computerised Accounting in ERP Systems (SAP FI)

This unit of study provides an integrated view on accounting, information management with SAP ERP system, using intra as well as inter-company business processes. It also examines the impact of ERP Systems and e-business models on accounting and other business functions, including the general understanding of the architecture and functionality of ERP Systems, particularly SAP ERP system. Trainees will also learn to create model organisational structures and integrated business processes in order to implement the SAP ERP system or increase its value for accounting and e-business. This unit will also enable trainees to understand the SAP ERP system FI and CO modules and their integration with logistics processes.

Sales and Distribution (SAP SD)

The unit covers the issues related to sales order management in an organisation. It also covers the business processes required in supply chain management system starting from presales activities till billing. Other areas like Pricing, Shipping, and complain processing are also dealt in this course.

Material Management (SAP MM)

This unit will develop knowledge and concepts and issues related to the use of Material Management in ERP. It will teach trainees about procurement of materials and planning of the same in logistics and supply chain management. Some of the major features of Material Management is Procurement or Purchasing, Determination of requirements, Source determination, Vendor Selection, Purchase Order processing and Invoice Verification. Trainees will be able to understand the entire process of Material Management in logistics and Supply Chain Process.

Intermediate Modules (via Project Immersion)

Entry Requirements

Candidates must have Bachelors Degree and ILTS 6.5 OR candidates who have been taught at Bachelor level with English as medium of instruction may not need ILTS score OR candidates with Diploma and minimum 5 years of working experience may apply.

Candidates should not have been barred by WDA from taking assistanceof funding schemes.

Certificates Issued

Upon successful completion of all modules, students will be issued with following certificates: 

• IT-RG-401S-1 Determine business expectations and needsrequirements
• IT-RG-405S-1 Scope implementation requirements
• IT-DD-305S-1 Develop Program
• IT-RG-402S-1 Gather data to identify business requirements
• IT-RG-404S-1 Translate business needs into functional requirements
• IT-AS-401S-1 Analyse and Troubleshoot application problem
• IT-RG-403S-1 Develop non-functional requirements for a business solution