ERP Consultant → Microsoft Dynamics Consultant

A realistic transition from ERP Consultant to Microsoft Dynamics Consultant: transferable skills, the gaps to close, a step-by-step learning plan and alternative routes. Estimated skill overlap 75%. Difficulty: Medium.

Difficulty: Medium6 stepsDuration: 9 to 13 monthsOverlap: 75%

Transition from ERP Consultant to Microsoft Dynamics Consultant.

Transferable skills

  • Dynamics 365 consulting
  • Solution design
  • Configuration & customisation
  • Stakeholder management
  • Documentation
  • Mentoring

Skills to learn

  • Integrations (Power Platform)
  • Data migration

Step-by-step learning plan

  1. 1. Build on your ERP Consultant experience

    2–4 weeks

    Leverage

    • Dynamics 365 consulting
    • Solution design
    • Configuration & customisation
    • Stakeholder management

    Map transferable skills — Dynamics 365 consulting, Solution design, Configuration & customisation — against what a Microsoft Dynamics Consultant needs.

  2. 2. Learn the core of the Microsoft Dynamics Consultant role

    6–10 weeks

    Learn

    • Integrations (Power Platform)

    Technologies

    Dynamics 365Power PlatformPower Automate

    Cover the biggest gaps first: Integrations (Power Platform).

  3. 3. Master advanced Microsoft Dynamics Consultant skills

    6–10 weeks

    Learn

    • Data migration

    Technologies

    DataverseC#.NET

    Handle the advanced topics: Data migration.

  4. 4. Get productive with the Microsoft Dynamics Consultant toolchain

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    Dynamics 365Power PlatformPower AutomateDataverseC#.NETAzureSQL Server

    Be hands-on with Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Power Automate and the rest of the target stack.

  5. 5. Practise Microsoft Dynamics Consultant work in real conditions

    4–8 weeks

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

  6. 6. Get certified and position yourself as a Microsoft Dynamics Consultant

    4–8 weeks

    Technologies

    Microsoft MB-300Microsoft MB-210Microsoft Power Platform Solution Architect

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