Association of Dynamics Professionals

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1 Association of Dynamics Professionals March, 2016 Joe Carroll Executive Director

2 Association of Dynamics Professionals Mission To serve the global Microsoft Dynamics community by establishing and maintaining professional competency standards and assessments for the betterment of the entire community of users and consultants. Vision Every Dynamics professional recognizes and adheres to DynamicsPro certification and quality standards for the implementation, support and use of Microsoft Dynamics products.

3 Summary The primary objective is to establish, publish and maintain independent certifications and professional standards determined by members of the community. Filling the gap created in 2014 Initial focus: Dynamics NAV & GP DynamicsPro is an independent, not-for-profit membership organization devoted to the Microsoft Dynamics community. Separate from and different than user groups Independent from and supported by Microsoft Membership is open to any individual seeking to better the community and attest to their product & domain knowledge and/or their ability to lead projects for Dynamics. Individuals (not companies) from both partners and customers Initial focus: partners

4 Benefits for all members of the Dynamics community Partners: Validation of personal knowledge and experience Differentiation in the eyes of customers, prospects and Microsoft Microsoft: Increased implementation quality and customer satisfaction Customers: Independent confirmation of consultant qualifications and experience Increased likelihood of success in implementation & support

5 Credentialing Programs and Exam Development

6 The Purpose of Credentialing Programs Consumer protection Stakeholder assurance Set minimum standards Help people do their jobs better Make the world a better place by independently validating and enhancing competence

7 Validating and Enhancing Competence Eligibility Standards Assess Competencies Recertification Standards

8 Leadership Credentialing Council Provides leadership, oversight, and strategic guidance for the development and delivery of DynamicsPro credentialing and certification programs. Belinda Allen, Smith and Allen, Council Chair Mark Brummel, Liberty Grove Brent Fisher, Tribridge Mariano Gomez, Mekorma Lorna Link, InterdynBMI Mark Polino, Fastpath Kerry Rosvold, Innovia Jennifer Stango, Tribridge Luc van Vugt, fluxxus.nl Mark Ward, Archer Point

9 Leadership Exam Committees Set product-specific exam specifications as well as develop and maintain the pool of exam items (questions) and the exams themselves. Dynamics GP Mike McDowell, Mekorma, Chair Rod O'Connor, Briware Solutions, Vice Chair Belinda Allen, Smith and Allen Tanya Henderson, S2 Technology Tan Le, Socius Bob McAdam, Dynamic Communities, Inc. Christina Phillips, BKD Dynamics NAV Mark Ward, ArcherPoint, Chair Floyd Chan, Qixas, Vice Chair AJ Ansari, InterDyn BMI Kerry Rosvold, Innovia Aleksandar Totovic, NPS Matt Traxinger, ArcherPoint

10 Dynamics Community Activism February, exam-writing subcommittees 54 members 200 hours and wrote 250 new exam questions to finalize two new exams

11 Certification Program Design Dynamics Pro offers multiple levels of certification across the family of Microsoft Dynamics products

12 Dynamics GP Certification Structure Level Domain Availability Core Financials Setup & Functionality Available today Installation & Configuration Available today 2015 Advanced Financial Accounting Inventory management & operations Sales & service Business Intelligence reporting Criteria to be set by Credentialing Council Human resources & payroll 2016 Master Retail Service Industries Manufacturing Financial Services Criteria to be set by Credentialing Council Public sector 2017

13 Dynamics NAV Certification Structure Level Domain Availability Core Application Setup Available today Installation & Development Deployment Available April Advanced Supply Chain Management Manufacturing Project Management Business intelligence and reporting Criteria to be set by Credentialing Council 2016 Master Retail Service Industries Manufacturing Financial Services Criteria to be set by Credentialing Council Public sector 2017

14 Exam Specifications / Topical Domains (weighting percentages +/-3%): Available today Available today Available today

15 Exam Specifications / Topical Domains (weighting percentages +/-3%): What s covered on Exams

16 Congratulations to the first Credentialed Individuals First Name Last Name Product Version Level Exam Andrew Kampwerth GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Amber Bell GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Belinda Allen GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Barbara Gavron GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Charles Allen GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Christina Phillips GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Debra Huntly GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Jodi Dare GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Kathie Bullock GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Michelle Funk GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Melissa Sandrovich GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Patty Taylor GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Margaret Evleth GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Ray Soliman GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Sean Burleson GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Teri Carpenter GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Thomas Garcia GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality First Name Last Name Product Version Level Exam Verone Leimer GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Windi Epperson GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Marla Greenman GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Todd Janson GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Sheila Jefferson-Ross GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Jen Kuntz GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Sylvain Lavergne GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Robert McAdam GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Paul Morris GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Ed Motola GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Rod O'Connor GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Tamara DeStefano GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Cecilee Nelson GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Simon Nicholson GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Luanne Scudder GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Mark Polino GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality Sandy Wickman GP 2015 Core Financials Setup and Functionality GP 2015 Core Financials Setup & Functionality

17 Congratulations to the first Credentialed Individuals First Name Last Name Product Version Level Exam Andrew Kampwerth GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Belinda Allen GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration David Musgrave GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Robert Klaproth GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Thomas Garcia GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Tanya Henderson GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Verone Leimer GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Mark Huff GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Sheila Jefferson-Ross GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Jen Kuntz GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration John Lowther GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Rod O'Connor GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Erik Waenink GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Elsa Williams GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Simon Nicholson GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration Mark Polino GP 2015 Core Installation and Configuration GP 2015 Core Installation & Configuration First Name Last Name Product Version Level Exam Andrew Good NAV 2015 Core Application Setup AJ Ansari NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Brian Tangarone NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Cynthia Priebe NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Chris Young NAV 2015 Core Application Setup David Williams NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Floyd Chan NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Greg Kaupp NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Jenny Hollingsworth NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Joe Perkovich NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Kerry Rosvold NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Krystal Heffley NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Mark Brummel NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Matt Gawronski NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Mark Stept NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Matt Traxinger NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Peter Zentner NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Steven Chinsky NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Tammy Rampfer NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Vadim Masalkov NAV 2015 Core Application Setup Carrie McNally NAV 2015 Core Application Setup NAV 2015 Core Application Setup

18 Schedule Washington, DC March 15, 2016 Minneapolis March 22, 2016 Phoenix March 22, 2016 Netherlands March 29, 2016 Midlands, England April 5, 2016 Tampa April 7, 2016 Denmark - Jutland April 8, 2016 Oklahoma City April 12, 2016 Irvine April 12, 2016 Salt Lake City April 14, 2016 Irvine April 22, 2016 Denmark - Copenhagen April 29, 2016 Anaheim May 25, 2016 Chicago June 7, 2016

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22 Questions and Answers

23 What s the big deal? Hear it from our member s. Other Resources What is the Association of Dynamics Professionals? Why is this important to the community? Why did you get involved? Can you describe the progress thus far? What s next? View or download here

24 Availability & Pricing Throughout 2016 Dynamics conferences Convergence PreGAME reimagine Directions Summit NAVUG & GPUG Standard: $299 Professional member: $149 Conference attendee: $149 Periodic regional locations to be announced January: The Netherlands

25 Membership Save $150 on each certification exam fee Discounts on events Grow your community by networking with other Dynamics professionals Increase your competency in online discussions and posting questions Influence and advocate for Dynamics certification Demonstrate your commitment to the Dynamics community through certification Build competency with access to webinar recordings on demand and live training

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