Developing a functional
training plan
How to train your team on the native
Odoo applications
Lalit Dalwani - Partner Manager
Agenda
1. Importance of functional knowledge
2. Training options
3. Getting certified
1. Importance of the functional
knowledge
Why should I in est ti e in learning Odoo apps ?
● The foundation of a partner's success: develop strong functional knowledge
● Makes you standout from other implementers (Odoo or other solutions)
● Native application knowledge limits your need for unnecessary developments and integrations. Allows your
developers to focus on high value developments and integrations.
● More convincing in front of potential customers. Increases the conversion rate of opportunities to clients.
● Faster sales cycle. Responding and resolving sales queries quickly
● Increases overall project profitability (consultancy vs development), know the true limits of native Odoo
functionality.
● For all employees: : sales for giving stunning product demos , project manager for leading blazing fast
implementation, and developers for avoiding unnecessary developments
2. Training options
Training option 1 - Self supported at your own pace
eLearning videos Documentation Forum Google & YouTube
Basic of every modules Advanced features Community of 8k users Internal & external resources
Functional, technical and ~ 20 publications per day Webinars focus on modules
Key features
administrative content or specific sectors
Community and Enterprise
Use cases oriented Blog articles, tutorials,
How to tutorials for key testimonials…
Scale up game modules > Post a question
> Odoo’s Youtube Page
> Watch videos Available for 3 latest versions
> Read documentation
USUALLY TAKES 9-12 MONTHS TO BECOME PROFICIENT
Training option 2 - Fast track supported training
Project Leader Partner Pack Technical training Smart Classes
Onboarding
7 weeks course Pack of hours 2 week course 5 - 20h of supported
advanced application
For Business Analysts, Project Get a personalised help from For up to 3 developers training with an app expert
Managers. Up to 5 people Odoo consultants
(pre-sales, app experts, PMs, tech, Q&A…) Develop a new Odoo Covers all core modules:
module accounting, sales, MRP,
Fast track to successful Odoo inventory, studio, pre-sales,
implementation Quickly gain skills and Odoo
Core concepts of the Odoo ecommerce, POS, marketing
best practice from experts on
development process
Mix of e-learning, business real projects For up to 3 profiles
game, training session Setup and Administer
Learn the Odoo way Odoo.sh PLO course / project
experience required
Compatible with PLO
Compatible with PLO Learn about the framework
> Start the Smart Classes
> Discover the program > See the content > More info
> See all options
USUALLY TAKES 2-4 MONTHS TO BECOME PROFICIENT
Our advices
● Keep it alive
As you discover new features, it’ll be important to play with them and to put your new
knowledge into practice on trial database (Your PM can extend trial DB on the SaaS
● Make it fun
Gamify your learning and make it fun: reach Superhero level on odoo.com/learn, set up
competition in your team, give use cases to work on, use Scale-Up business game,...
● Use Odoo internally
First Odoo implementation = Your own company
Lowest risk involved, but real life scenario!
We provide financial incentive (on Saas or Odoo.sh)
3. Getting certified
Why get certified ?
One of the core KPIs of partner levels
Customer credibility
Improved visibility on partner page
Marketing boost
Getting certified on Odoo
Key information
● Average preparation time: 3 months
● Preparation resources: Project leader onboarding course, eLearning, Documentation, Sample Test, SmartClass
● Applications tested: Website, eCommerce, Survey, Marketing, CRM, Sales, Purchases, Project, Timesheet, Accounting,
Inventory, MRP, HR, Spreadsheet, and Studio
● Test duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
● Number of questions: 120
● Format: Multiple choice questions
● Pass score: 70%
Important information:
● Each RIGHT answer is worth 1 point
● Each WRONG answer will cost you ½ point
● Each UNANSWERED* question is worth 0 points
● If you wish to leave a question “unanswered,” you can select the “I don’t know” option. This option is NOT a real answer and will
result in 0 points. It will be considered an “unanswered” question
● Once you submit the exam on the final page, you CANNOT go back. So, be careful and make sure to double-check your answers
● The graph at the end will count the "I don't know" as wrong answers. Please keep that in mind. They are properly scored in your
score
Next steps
Next steps …
❏ Choose a training plan
❏ Self learning
❏ Supported learning
❏ Begin preparation for certification
❏ Reach superhero level (5000x) in the eLearning platform
Questions?
Thank you
Lalit Dalwani /odoo
lada@odoo.com
@odoo.official
