Oracle E-Business Suite Course

Lesson 1 • Oracle EBS Overview and Architecture

Covers the three-tier architecture, database layer, and application server roles. Establishes the technical foundation needed for all subsequent module work.

Lesson 2 • Navigating the EBS Interface

Teaches menu structures, responsibilities, and personal profile settings. Enables efficient daily navigation across all EBS modules.

Lesson 3 • Understanding EBS Modules and Integration

Maps the major functional modules and their data-sharing relationships. Provides context for how transactions in one module affect others.

Lesson 1 • Ledgers and Accounting Periods

Configures ledgers, currencies, and calendar periods for financial operations. Accurate period setup ensures correct transaction dating and reporting.

Lesson 2 • Journal Entry Creation and Management

Covers manual journals, recurring journals, and mass allocations. Students gain control over the full journal lifecycle from entry to posting.

Lesson 3 • Chart of Accounts Setup

Defines the accounting flexfield structure, segments, and value sets. This setup drives all financial reporting and transaction coding in EBS.

Lesson 4 • Financial Reporting in General Ledger

Uses Financial Statement Generator and standard reports to produce trial balances and income statements. Connects GL data to management reporting needs.

Lesson 1 • Invoice Entry and Validation

Covers standard, credit memo, and prepayment invoice types with matching rules. Validation ensures invoices are complete before approval and payment.

Lesson 2 • Payment Processing and Bank Setup

Executes payment batches, single payments, and electronic fund transfers. Bank account and payment method setup is required for all disbursements.

Lesson 3 • AP Reconciliation and Reporting

Reconciles AP subledger to the GL and generates aging and liability reports. Closes the AP period with accurate financial data.

Lesson 4 • Approval Workflows for Invoices

Configures approval hierarchies and routing rules using Oracle Approvals Management. Ensures invoices meet authorisation requirements before payment.

Lesson 1 • Collections and Dunning Management

Uses collector workbenches and dunning letters to manage overdue accounts. Supports proactive cash collection and dispute resolution.

Lesson 2 • Invoice and Credit Memo Processing

Creates AR invoices, credit memos, and adjustments through manual and batch methods. Accurate transaction entry supports correct customer balance reporting.

Lesson 3 • Bank Reconciliation in Cash Management

Imports bank statements and reconciles them to GL cash accounts. Ensures accurate cash balances and identifies timing differences.

Lesson 4 • Customer and Transaction Setup

Configures customer records, transaction types, and payment terms in Oracle AR. Proper setup drives accurate billing and collection processes.

Lesson 1 • Receiving and Inspection

Processes receipts, returns, and inspections against purchase orders. Accurate receiving triggers AP matching and inventory updates.

Lesson 2 • Purchase Order Creation and Management

Covers standard, blanket, and contract purchase orders with line and shipment details. PO management ensures commitment accuracy and supplier accountability.

Lesson 3 • Purchasing Setup and Configuration

Defines purchasing options, document types, and approval hierarchies. Configuration decisions here govern all downstream procurement transactions.

Lesson 4 • Requisition and RFQ Processing

Creates purchase requisitions and converts them to requests for quotation. Formalises demand capture before purchase order commitment.

Lesson 1 • Item Master and Organisation Setup

Defines items, item categories, and inventory organisations in Oracle INV. Item master accuracy is foundational to all supply chain transactions.

Lesson 2 • Inventory Transactions and Costing

Executes miscellaneous issues, receipts, transfers, and cost updates. Accurate transactions maintain real-time inventory valuation.

Lesson 3 • Returns and Inventory Reporting

Processes customer returns via RMA and generates inventory valuation reports. Closes the order cycle and maintains accurate stock records.

Lesson 4 • Sales Order Entry and Booking

Enters and books sales orders with pricing, availability checks, and holds. Order booking initiates the fulfilment workflow in Oracle OM.

Lesson 1 • HR and Payroll Reporting

Generates headcount, turnover, and payroll summary reports for management. Supports workforce analytics and regulatory compliance submissions.

Lesson 2 • Payroll Processing and Costing

Runs payroll, reviews QuickPay results, and posts costing to the GL. Ensures employees are paid correctly and costs are allocated accurately.

Lesson 3 • Employee Record Management

Creates and maintains person records, assignments, and employment history. Accurate employee data drives payroll, benefits, and compliance reporting.

Lesson 4 • Compensation and Benefits Setup

Configures salary bases, element links, and benefit plan enrolment. Compensation setup determines how employees are paid and what benefits they receive.

Lesson 1 • Oracle Workflow and Alerts

Configures Oracle Workflow Builder processes and alert notifications for business events. Automates approvals and exception handling across all EBS modules.

Lesson 2 • Performance Tuning and Troubleshooting

Diagnoses slow concurrent programs, locking issues, and configuration errors. Applies tuning techniques to maintain system performance in production.

Lesson 3 • Oracle XML Gateway and Messaging

Configures XML transactions for EDI and B2B integration with external systems. Supports automated supplier and customer document exchange.

Lesson 4 • Data Migration and Open Interfaces

Uses open interface tables and API calls to load legacy data into EBS. Ensures clean, validated data migration for go-live readiness.

Lesson 5 • Patch Management and Upgrades

Plans and applies Oracle patches using AD utilities and maintains system currency. Minimises downtime and regression risk during maintenance windows.