1. GPPC Connections 2011 | November 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV Sure Step Study Hall Christina Phillips, MCT, MCITP Supervising Consultant, BKD

2. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV Get to work! The Basics Exam Preparation Guide Study break! Sure Step Demo/Overview Recommended Study Focus Areas Schools Out! Additional Resources Q&A Study Hall Schedule

3. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV Implementation Methodology Certification By October 2011 Silver: 2 individuals Gold: 3 individuals Exam # MB5-858 (Prometric)Prometric Managing Microsoft Dynamics Implementations Product agnostic, Sure Step based (PMBoK) Exam Preparation Guide available on PartnerSourcePartnerSource Readiness and Training>>Certifications>>Certification Exam Preparation Guides The Basics

4. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV 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 Exam Preparation Guide

5. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV SURE STEP OVERVIEW DEMO

6. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV 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 Recommended Focus Areas

7. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV RECOMMENDED FOCUS AREA DEMO

8. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV Develop – Requirements and Process Review – Upgrade Assessment Solution – Fit Gap and Solution Blueprint – Architecture Assessment – Scoping Assessment Proof – Proof of Concept – Business Case Decision Accelerators

9. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV 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/managem ent/LMS_ActDetails.aspx?UserMode=0&ActivityId=594693 Training Materials 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 Additional Resources

10. Connections 2011 | Nov 6-8 | Las Vegas, NV Christina Phillips, MCT, MCITP cphillips@bkd.com 816-401-5014 http://dynamicsgpland.blogspot.com Thank you for attending!