training faculty to use erpsim using a massive open online course: a post- mortem

Training Faculty to Use ERPsim Using a Massive Open Online Course: A Post-Mortem

Pierre-Majorique Léger HEC Montréal

pml@hec.ca

Harvey Feldstein Baton Simulations

harvey@batonsimulations.com

Jean-François Michon HEC Montréal

jean-francois.michon@hec.ca

Derick Lyle HEC Montréal derick.lyle@hec.ca

Hikmath-Yemissi Eyitayo HEC Montréal

hikmath-yemissi.eyitayo@hec.ca

Gilbert Babin HEC Montréal gilbert.babin@hec.ca

Jacques Robert HEC Montréal

jacques.robert@hec.ca

ERPsim Traditional certification model

Classroom based ERPsim workshops offered 2-3 times a year that typically last 3-4 days.

Challenges: -  Travelling Expenses -  Scheduling

ERPsim User Group 2015

Massive Online Open Course

Can reach out to massive audiences anywhere in the world.

Challenges: -  Lack of hands one

experience -  Pedagogical discussion

are challenging

A New Approach to Learn ERPsim

MOOC Timeline and Modules

Original ERPsim MOOC Timeline

ERPsim MOOC Unit Assignment

ERPsim Companion Portal

Companion Portal Exercises

Interactive videos made with Adobe Captivate to simulate hands-on training.

Individualized Remote ERPsim Coaching Sessions

Training session with an ERPsim teaching assistant to provide :

1.  Individualized coaching and feedback

2.  Get the change to ask questions to an ERPsim expert

3.  Hands-on experience with the simulator and SAP ERP

4.  A unique chance to experience and showcase the

simulation at your school

Results : openSAP Course Statistics

Results : Companion Portal Statistics

133 registrations

47.7% successfully completed week 6 exercises

42.1% completed the virtual coaching sessions

Results : Overall impact on ERPsim certifications

66 faculty obtained their level 1 certification

using this new approach; in comparison to an

historical classroom workshop average size of 25.

Training Protocol Continuity

This training option is still available right now to all the Faculty interested in becoming an ERPsim Certified Instructor.