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Prepare for the Microsoft Dynamics Sure Step implementation methodology certification exam with this comprehensive guide. Learn key areas, exam topics, and recommended study focus. Access additional resources to enhance your readiness. Get to work on mastering Sure Step today!
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Sure Step Study Hall Christina Phillips, MCT, MCITP Supervising Consultant, BKD
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
The Basics • Implementation Methodology Certification • By October 2011 • Silver: 2 individuals • Gold: 3 individuals • Exam # MB5-858 (Prometric) • Managing Microsoft Dynamics Implementations • Product agnostic, Sure Step based (PMBoK) • Exam Preparation Guide available on PartnerSource • Readiness and Training>>Certifications>>Certification Exam Preparation Guides
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
Recommended Focus Areas • Learn the document flow • Information Flow- Key Documents • Phase by Phase deliverables, pre/post conditions of activities • Design document flow • Focus on Diagnostic (47% of exam) • Decision accelerators/delivery guides • Areas to focus further • Cross Phase Processes (Activities, Deliverables) • Optimization Offerings • Project Types • Project Mgmt Library (Disciplines, Processes/Activites) • Sure Step Terminology
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
Additional Resources • Blog Post from a Sure Step Trainer: • http://navigateintosuccess.com/blog/7-sure-steps-to-pass-the-sure-step-exam • Sure Step Proficiency Assessment • https://training.partner.microsoft.com/learning/app/management/LMS_ActDetails.aspx?UserMode=0&ActivityId=594693 • Training Materials • Project Managing with Sure Step Course • https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/communities/training/trainingmaterials/student/course80199.htm?printpage=false • Using Sure Step Course (Also eLearning) • https://mbs.microsoft.com/partnersource/communities/training/trainingmaterials/student/courseusingss2010.htm?printpage=false • http://dynamics.microsoftelearning.com/catalog/default.aspx?searchAction=keyword&keyword=sure%20step%202010
Thank you for attending! Christina Phillips, MCT, MCITP cphillips@bkd.com 816-401-5014 http://dynamicsgpland.blogspot.com