ERP Administrator → ERP Consultant

A realistic transition from ERP Administrator to ERP Consultant: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 36%. Difficulty: Easy.

Difficulty: Easy6 stepsDuration: 4 to 8 monthsOverlap: 36%

Transition from ERP Administrator to ERP Consultant.

Transferable skills

  • Stakeholder management
  • Documentation
  • Testing coordination

Skills to learn

  • ERP consulting
  • Module configuration
  • Business process design
  • Implementation methodology
  • Mentoring

Step-by-step learning plan

  1. 1. Build on your ERP Administrator experience

    2–4 weeks

    Leverage

    • Stakeholder management
    • Documentation
    • Testing coordination

    Map transferable skills — Stakeholder management, Documentation, Testing coordination — against what an ERP Consultant needs.

  2. 2. Learn the core of the ERP Consultant role

    6–10 weeks

    Learn

    • ERP consulting
    • Module configuration
    • Business process design

    Technologies

    VisioLucidchartPowerPoint

    Cover the biggest gaps first: ERP consulting, Module configuration, Business process design.

  3. 3. Master advanced ERP Consultant skills

    6–10 weeks

    Learn

    • Implementation methodology
    • Mentoring

    Technologies

    M365Solution ManagerWord

    Handle the advanced topics: Implementation methodology, Mentoring.

  4. 4. Get productive with the ERP Consultant toolchain

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    VisioLucidchartPowerPointM365Solution ManagerWord

    Be hands-on with Visio, Lucidchart, PowerPoint and the rest of the target stack.

  5. 5. Practise ERP Consultant work in real conditions

    4–8 weeks

    Ship a portfolio project or take on ERP Consultant tasks at work.

  6. 6. Get certified and position yourself as a ERP Consultant

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    SAP C_TS410Microsoft MB-300Oracle ERP Consultant

    Update your CV and LinkedIn around ERP Consultant, then apply to target roles.

Alternative routes