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Written by Nilesh JethwaNOTE: ERP stands for “Enterprise Resource Planning”
Being an Oracle ERP consultant is rewarding both financially and career wise.
I have been in this field since I finished my engineering. I have seen the
Y2K wave, Java wave and the online craze (dotcom boom). When my friends wanted
to jump onto each new wave and ride it I stayed on with ERP and the job market
has been always hot!
It may not be the much talked about thing in the media but it is the most moneymaking thing out there. You may hear stories like ERP implementations have slowed down etc but just keep that part for the Gartner’s and the research analysts to worry about.
The beauty of this ERP is, it always keeps evolving and so you always work on the latest and the best technologies. For e.g. Business Intelligence is a natural evolution out
of ERP and it is the current hot market. This market is here to stay as long
as there is Oracle and SAP, (may be Microsoft, do they have an ERP?)
This is a tough market to break into, as it requires lot of years worth of experience so how does one get into this lucrative area?
If you are fresh out of college and wish to pursue an Oracle career..
Learn the basics of ERP: Just the overall understanding of what ERP is all about? Why companies use ERP? Check some articles on this site and Google for ERP and MRP (Material Resource Planning)
Learn Oracle basics like SQL, pl/sql: This is a must requirement for anybody who wishes to break into this field. If you have any RDBMS skills like MySQL or SQL Server then you are almost there. Just download the database, which is available freely at http://www.oracle.com/, follow the Oracle By Example series, it provides step-by-step instructions on how to learn each Oracle technology.
Learn at least couple of tools to build extensions to Oracle apps: Again follow the above point and learn to develop applications using technologies like Oracle Forms or Oracle Applications Frame Work using jdeveloper, Oracle Reports etc.
Learn fundamentals of at least 4-5 modules: Some of the key modules are General Ledger, Accounts Payables, Accounts Receivables, Purchasing and Inventory. You may select each module at a time and start understanding basics of each. This is somewhat of an optional track if you decide to just become a core technical person to begin with. But you should always try to gain the understanding as you go forward.
Learn Discoverer: Discoverer is a Business Intelligence tool used for creating ad-hoc reports and dashboards. It is one of the easiest thing to learn and become a quick expert.
Get some Training: You can order some CBTs available online at Oracle University and if you Google you will find a bunch of companies offering free ERP training in all the above modules and also try to place you in your first assignment.
Get your first assignment: If you have mastered Oracle SQL/PLSQL and learnt Discoverer then you have already become a basic Oracle Developer and you should be able to get a basic entry-level position to begin with. I am sure there are lots of opportunities with even just this basic skill set.
In order to get your first break, offer your services free of cost to any company that may be using Oracle. This way you get to learn and work at the same time and when the client sees the potential in you they might offer you a salaried position, so it becomes a win-win situation.
Well you see there are only few steps in jump-starting your Oracle Career and they are not even a complete 10!
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October 7th, 2007 at 10:32 pm
hi, cool article..that quite a encouraging one, thanks
sekhar
October 8th, 2007 at 12:29 pm
This is very interesting. I wish you had provided a few links to those free webinars or training from third parties. Thanks for such great post!
October 29th, 2007 at 1:16 am
Hi there, interesting…anyone starrting on OralceAPPs, please share with me at syedarif@gmail.com for links and tutorials. thanks a lot.
December 13th, 2007 at 2:57 am
HI Nilesh,
Thanx for your early response.
Well, this article gives tips for a fresher on how to become a Oracle/ERP professional.
But as i mentioned, i have been working as a VC++ developer for the past 3 yrs and will i be able to get a job as a Oracle/ERP proff with this current 3 yrs of VC++ experience?
Thanks in advance
December 14th, 2007 at 12:53 am
Very Good Artical.
I wants from anybody who is min. 2 years of exp. in oracle apps that
I have 5 yrs of exp. in oracle 9 can i get job as sr. oracle apps professional in cmm 5 level company after only 6 months exp. in oracle apps. because in my company(textile) from next month cmm 5 level company start to implement oracle apps.
If you are senior in oracle apps please email to rbirnale@yahoo.com
January 25th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
You have a nack, i should say, of breaking information down to basic blocks, Nilesh.. Defines the process of learning very well.Thanks
April 9th, 2008 at 1:05 pm
HI H R U
May 29th, 2008 at 4:07 pm
Hi,
I am working already in a company and into SQL/PLSQL and basic java project.Need to move to Oracle apps.It will benifit me if you could share your email.
My email is sayan_eie@yahoo.com
June 21st, 2008 at 3:16 am
How about job Market in Oracle E.R.P?
if we get one year exp in oracle E.R.P how much companies offered?
June 22nd, 2008 at 11:59 am
i have done MCA in 2005 and then i enter into marketing field till now.when i heard about oracle apps erp i hv interesred to do it.please suggest it may be beneficial for me to get job in IT field when i do that course.
July 6th, 2008 at 8:34 am
You have been extremely helpful.
You are such a blessing to thousands.
I have got a question.
To be ERP consultant, what programming language(s) would be most useful to learn.
Thanks
July 6th, 2008 at 8:36 am
You should set up a career consultant and / or set up an training academy.