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Drivestream Academy

As Thought Leaders in the industry, we learn and teach on a daily basis through Drivestream Academy. Drivestream Academy offers a wide variety of complimentary and cost effective educational means for our PeopleSoft community.

We can give you the tools and know-how to use in “real world” situations.

Our offerings include:

Training – Our training sessions are led by a Senior PeopleSoft Leader and a team of Subject Matter Experts.Click here to read our Management Team’s Bio. Select a training session we have listed in the Featured Training Section or customize your own training to fit your business environment. In addition, we have workshops, webinars and an Upgrade School that is in HIGH demand.
Conferences – We speak at Regional User Group Meetings and conferences nationally. In each of our sessions at the show, we offer a wealth of information and take-home tools for the PeopleSoft community. Though we cannot attend every show we are asked to speak at, we make our best efforts to really be in the field with the community. See our Calendar of Event for our next speaking event…
Round Table Sessions – Our Sessions are designed for a more intimate gathering for open discussions based on what the current issues are. The discussions are generally brought to the table by the PeopleSoft community, so please feel free to share some Round Table Session ideas for us to explore. Contact Us
Knowledge Center – The Knowledge Center is your resource for PeopleSoft Upgrades, Best Practices, New Features, and Business Solutions. Our complimentary Whitepapers keep you up-to-date with the latest PeopleSoft and industry solutions.
Ask Our EXPERT – Let us help answer your PeopleSoft question with one of our trained and experienced Experts.

Drivestream Academy » Training

Training

Drivestream’s Thought Leaders developed several avenues to enhance the knowledge of PeopleSoft for the community. Most sessions are complimentary and others are very cost effective. All sessions consist of experts in the PeopleSoft community that have led trainings, technical groups and have written papers on each of the topics listed.

Some of the training sessions are also part of the Service Packages we offer. Please review our Services offerings for more details.

If you would like to learn more about any of the following, please contact us at marketing@drivestream.com or call our office at 703-715-0150.

Featured Training Courses

Our Technical teams are seasoned professionals with hands-on field experience. They bring back with them the challenges and solutions to develop specialized courses so you can learn from them.

Featured Training Courses are listed below:

New Features Review
Exclusive On-Site UPK Training
“Top Upgrade Challenges – 11 Cities, 64 companies and hundreds of Participants”
How to Determine ROI for PeopleSoft HR Applications
eRecruit Overview ePerformance: Implementation Tales from the Front Lines
New Module Implementation Workshop

These are tried and proven courses that have immensely enhanced our clients’ businesses. Please let us know if you have any suggestions for future courses for us to develop.

Customized Training

Customize a Training that best fits your business environment. Contact Us to start the process to better enhance your team’s needs.
Contact Us at training@drivestream.com or call us at 703-715-0150.

Webinars

Drivestream produces and delivers webinars on demand to meet your expanding needs for PeopleSoft expertise.

Upgrade School

Our leading team of experts from the field will train your staff with in-depth knowledge of the possible upcoming complexities involved in an upgrade.

You Get:

A deep DIVE into the New Features of PeopleSoft
Customization Impact Assessment
Interface Impact Assessment
Report / Query Impact Assessment
Environment Launch
New Module Proof of Concepts
Webinars

Don’t waste time with the generic Delta training that does not relate to your company needs! Let Drivestream’s Upgrade School prepare a customized training for your next Upgrade NOW!

Benefits:

Save money on training
Kick-start each initiative with experts that have been there and done that

Drivestream Academy » Conferences

Conferences

As an active member in the PeopleSoft community, we participate in as many user groups and national events as possible. Our roles range from Key Note Speaker, Presenter, Exhibitor, to Board Member. Currently, we are on the boards for the Mid-Atlantic User Group and the Philadelphia User Group. In addition to the board for the Mid-Atlantic User Group, we are also their web administrator. In 2007, we joined QUEST as a PeopleSoft Advisory Board Member and a Diamond Partner

Please let us know if you want to join our speaking events or help with a meeting. Contact Us Now!

Calendar of Events

We will be presenting and exhibiting at the events listed below. Please stop by and visit us at our booth. Looking forward to see everyone there.

To schedule a meeting with a Drivestream Representative about how we can help service you at one of the shows, please contact us at 703-715-0150.

Florida RUG

December 11, 2009

Caribbean RUG

November 13, 2009

Regional User Groups

We encourage everyone to join and be an active participant in their local user group. See a listing of national user groups below.

United States - West

Cactus League Enterprise One/World RUG

Desert RUG

Hawaii RUG

Mountain States RUG

Northern California RUG

Northwest RUG

Pac Rim Enterprise One/World RUG

San Diego RUG

Southern California Users Group

United States - South

Carolinas RUG

Florida RUG

Mid Atlantic RUG

Nashville RUG

Southeast RUG

Central Texas

Dallas/Ft. Worth RUG

SANLA

United States - Midwest

Greater Kansas City RUG

Indiana PeopleSoft/JDE Regional User Group

Midwest RUG

Ohio PeopleSoft/JDE Regional User Group

St. Louis RUG

Tri-State (KY-OH-IN) RUG

BIG TEN User Group

PackerLand Users Group (PLUG)

Upper Midwest RUG

United States - Northeast

Boston RUG

Greater Philadelphia RUG

JD Edwards Northeast RUG

Northeast PeopleSoft and New Jersey/New York JD Edwards RUG

Southern New England RUG (SNUG)

Western Pennsylvania RUG

Drivestream Presenting in Orlando at Florida RUG on December 11th.

We will be presenting and exhibiting at the events listed below. Please stop by and visit us at our booth. Looking forward to see everyone there. Drivestream goes on at 11:15 at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel.

Upgrades Galore -

Everybody has to face upgrades at some time in the lifecycle of your PeopleSoft application. This session will give you insight into the overall theme of upgrading. Take a look at it from the view of a Project Manager, Upgrade Administrator, Developer, Business Analyst, and User This will help you understand the complexities of each role and the Why's and How's of upgrading. This is a must view for anyone about to go through an upgrade. Overall, the meeting was a success!

If you can’t make the Orlando event email us for a personal session, at 703-715-0150 x508 or e-mail clunde@drivestream.com

Drivestream Caribbean RUG November 13th

Drivestream’s VP of Solution Delivery, Aaron Dise captured the audience in Trinidad. Aaron gave presentations on the following topics:
Aaron reviewed the most significant changes in PeopleSoft Financials 9.1; specifically focusing on the epro, Purchasing, Accounts Payable and General Ledger modules. Participants left the session leave the session with a rapid fit-gap workbook for 9.1.
Aaron also took the attendees through an XML Publisher session. He reviewed all the items you need to know to setup XML publisher report templates and begin developing the tool.

If you are interested in learning more about FIN Modules and 9.1 or XML publisher, contact us at 703-715-0150 x508 or e-mail clunde@drivestream.com

Drivestream Academy » Knowledge Center

Knowledge Center

TITLE	DESCRIPTION
Upgrade Methodology and Tips
Drivestream Upgrade Assessment Process - Shave 8 Weeks Off Your Upgrade	Planning an upgrade? Don’t know where to begin? In this session, we will review the process and approach you should take in your upgrade planning and launch process. By approaching the upgrade from a “top-down” and a “bottom-up” angle – you can quickly determine: • What new features can I take advantage of? • How does the new release impact my current customizations and process? • How long is the upgrade going to take and how much is it going to cost? • How does the upgrade process work? Request Your Complimentary Copy

Upgrades Galore – Everything You Wanted to Know About the Upgrade!	Everybody has to face upgrades at some time in the lifecycle of your PeopleSoft application. This session will give you insight into the overall theme of upgrading. Take a look at it from the view of a Project Manager, Upgrade Administrator, Developer, Business Analyst, and User This will help you understand the complexities of each role and the Why's and How's of upgrading. This is a must view for anyone about to go through an upgrade. Request Your Complimentary Copy

What is a user's role in a PeopleSoft Upgrade?	So as a user of PeopleSoft – what do I do in an application upgrade? In this session, we will review the major phases of the upgrade and what the user role impact is on each phase. This course can be used to educate your team on the process and help to effectively plan out user time for the upgrade. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Upgrade Developer – Tips, Tricks and Best Practices	In this session, we will provide tips and tricks on how to identify your customizations and retrofit them to work with the new software. This is an essential best practices session for any PeopleSoft Upgrade project team, project manager or developer. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Common PeopleSoft Upgrade Challenges and How To Overcome Them	Learn what companies say are their most common upgrade challenges and the initiative strategies that have been developed to overcome them. Request Your Complimentary Copy

So you have been designated the Project Manager for your PeopleSoft upgrade . . . now what?	In this session, we will review the upgrade from the project manager’s point of view. How should you plan for your upgrade effectively and then what are the major steps in the upgrade process. Finally, what in the heck should I expect from the admins, developers and users for the upgrade to be successful. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Top Upgrade Challenges 2008 - 20 Cities / 200 Companies	Planning or currently implementing an upgrade? Drivestream's presentation is a discussion of the Top Three most common upgrade challenges, along with best and worst practices and Drivestream's tips. If you are planning an upgrade, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn from the experts how to plan effectively and avoid common mistakes. If you are already implementing and are caught in the middle of these challenges, you just can't miss Drivestream's tips for overcoming them. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Upgrade Challenges Roundtable	Planning or currently implementing an upgrade? Drivestream facilitates an interactive roundtable on the most common upgrade challenges. Participants vote on their top challenges and the group discusses the top 4 and how they overcame them. In addition, Drivestream will share with you their best practices and produce a deliverable from the roundtable that captures all of the major discussion points. If you are planning an upgrade, this is a perfect opportunity for you to learn from the experts how to plan effectively and avoid common mistakes. If you are already implementing and are caught in the middle of these challenges, you just can't miss Drivestream's tips for overcoming them. Request Your Complimentary Copy

New Features Reviews
Do your Billing and AR Fit-Gap – Right Now!!!	Review the new features in Billing and AR in version 8.9 and 9.0. Review each new feature, rank the value and if it replaces a customization and how it impacts you. You will leave the session with a fit-gap workbook for each new feature. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Do your HR / Payroll / Benefit Fit-Gap – Right Now!!!	Review the new features in HR, Payroll and Benefits in version 9.0. Review each new feature, rank the value and if it replaces a customization and how it impacts you. You will leave the session with a fit-gap workbook for each new feature. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Do your eProcurement and Purchasing Fit-Gap Right Now!!	Review the new features in ePro and Purchasing in version 8.8, 8.9 and 9.0. Review each new feature, rank the value and if it replaces a customization and how it impacts you. You will leave the session with a fit-gap workbook for each new feature. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Do your GL Fit Gap Right Now!!	Review the new features in General Ledger in version 8.9 and 9.0. Review each new feature, rank the value and if it replaces a customization and how it impacts you. You will leave the session with a fit-gap workbook for each new feature. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Contracts Confidential - What is new in PS Contracts?	What's new in Contracts 9.0 and what the implementation/integration best practices. Participants will take a "functionality" outlining what features they are using and which are lying dormant. Take home some ideas to streamline/automate a process. Request Your Complimentary Copy
Best Practices

Is your Production Support Team Working on the Right Stuff?	During this interactive session, you will learn valuable tips and tricks on how you should organize your production support team. We will review best practices for: Process Standardization, Automation, and Organizational/Task Structure. Request Your Complimentary Copy

How we keep our PeopleSoft application up to date with the latest Patches and Fixes (while implementing new modules and enhancements!)	This customer has a small internal PeopleSoft support team, but a tremendous amount of new projects and initiatives that we are tasked with. In this presentation, you will find out how we have organized our team and tasked a vendor to assist us with patches and fixes that: keeps our application up to date; maintains our tight budget; enables us to work on value add projects and saves us time. We don't have to sacrifice being able to deliver for our business with value added projects by not keeping the application up to date. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Production Support Challenges Roundtable	During this interactive roundtable, Drivestream will poll the audience on their most common production support challenges and facilitate a discussion on how to overcome these challenges. Participants should come to the presentation ready to share ideas their best practices and be ready to leave with valuable tips and tricks from their fellow participants and Drivestream on how to support their application more efficiently. Request Your Complimentary Copy

What is the future of our PeopleSoft application?	Roundtable presentation for discussing how potential customers think about the current state of their PeopleSoft application, how their executive management views PeopleSoft and where they see things going with Software-as-a-Service. Includes a survey for audience participation. Request Your Complimentary Copy

PeopleSoft Production Support Tips and Tricks	A compilation of best practices and ideas from Drivestream’s award winning regional user group roundtable sessions. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Best Practices in Implementing Microsoft SharePoint	Learn how companies utilize Microsoft service oriented architecture to create company, team and project portals with Microsoft SharePoint to improve performance and collaboration on projects large and small. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Optimize your Production Support Services	Learn how your company can overcome PeopleSoft support issues while maintaining high employee retention with round-the-clock support, and reducing costs. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Release Management Strategies for PeopleSoft	Drivestream’s Release Management whitepaper addresses how companies that have an ad-hoc or when required release management strategy can transition and benefit from a standard release management schedule – saving time, money and improving overall IT and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Developing Crystal Reports	This quick reference guide is a must for technical analysts that work with Crystal reports. The guide explains the link between the PeopleSoft and non-PeopleSoft objects that must be made to develop a Crystal. Request Your Complimentary Copy

End to End Module Overview
What can PS ePro and PO do for me (Psst – A lot!)	In this presentation, we will review all of the major features and functions of eProcurement and Purchasing modules. If you are thinking about implementing these modules, this will be a great introduction to the software. If you already have the module implemented, this session will enable you to do a “health” check to determine if you are using the module effectively. Request Your Complimentary Copy

What can PS GL Do for me (Psst – A lot!)	In this presentation, we will review all of the major features and functions of General Ledger modules. If you are thinking about implementing these modules, this will be a great introduction to the software. If you already have the module implemented, this session will enable you to do a “health” check to determine if you are using the module effectively. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Financial Knowledge
Managing Order Management	Review this exciting presentation from Collaborate 2006 about how Drivestream and a distribution company worked together to build an effective order management and inventory solution. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Streamline Billing, Improve Collections and Reduce DSO	This customer has dramatically reduced days sales outstanding, improved customer service and effectively manages cash flow all the while reducing operational costs. How do we do it? . . . through the effective use of the Billing and AR modules. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Effective Uses of Peoplesoft Treasury Cash Management	Drivestream is a recognized leader in PeopleSoft Treasury applications. This whitepaper covers how companies can transition from their existing cash management processes to an integrated Treasury Cash system – saving time, money and improving management reporting. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Best Practices in Implementing PS ESA	A best practices white papers on implementing PeopleSoft Enterprise Services Automation including the most common configuration strategies, customizations and integration points you will need to build. Request Your Complimentary Copy

HR Knowledge
PeopleSoft "e" Module Overview	PeopleSoft has made significant improvement to their Human Resources "e" modules that extend their HR functions to the entire workforce. Learn how your company can benefit from implementing PS HR applications that empower your workforce and streamline your business. Request Your Complimentary Copy

PeopleSoft Recruiting - See the New Solution in Action	Learn how organizations can use Candidate Gateway and Talent Acquisition Manager to greatly streamline their recruiting process. You will learn the new features and functionality in the module, the business impact and tips on how to implement it. Request Your Complimentary Copy

ePerformance 101 - Everything You Need to Know (in 1 hour!)	Learn about how ePerformance can be implemented to streamline the Performance Appraisal process. In this presentation, we will provide an overview of the module, benefits of implementing and war stories from our past implementations. Request Your Complimentary Copy

How to implement your talent management strategy in Peoplesoft	Does your VP of HR have a talent management strategy? If so, this session is for you. We will map that Talent Management Strategy to delivered PS functionality, talk about key implementation decisions and give you a "roadmap" to follow. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Is HR Position Management Right for You? (Come Find Out)	The Position Management course covers the basics about PeopleSoft Position Management and how it can be utilized. The advantages and disadvantages of using Position Management and how it works within your HR system. You will see the difference between Managing your HR System using Position Management or by Managing it by Employees Request Your Complimentary Copy
Others

Integration Broker Has Changed (What you need to know!)	With the new version of PeopleTools, Integration Broker has been significantly changed. In this session, we answer: • What is new in Integration Broker? • What are the benefits of the new tool? • How do the changes in Integration Broker affect your upgrade? Request Your Complimentary Copy

Your Mission --- Learn XML Publisher (quickly!)	In this session, we will reivew all you need to know to setup XML publisher report templates and begin developing with the tool. If you are a developer - this session is for you. Request Your Complimentary Copy

Drivestream Capabilities 101	This short three minute flash media presentation provides you an overview of Drivestream, our services and how two companies have applied them effectively for their PeopleSoft support needs. Request Your Complimentary Copy

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