New salesforce training on Basic Apex & Visualforce Development Training batches are starting on 04 Sep 2015 .

BASIC APEX & VISUALFORCE DEVELOPMENT

If you new to salesforce or a salesforce admin transitioning into development role this course is for you. This is an alternative to Dev401 course and can help prep for Certified Force.com Developer exam.

Starting Date Batch  : 04 Sep, 2015
Time : 10.00 am – 12.00 pm (EST),
Duration : 16 hrs
Cost : $1600
Fri and Tue- Twice a week

COURSE CONTENT

• Introduction to Force.com platform
• Introduction to Apex
• Data types and logic
• Naming and Declaring Variable, Methods, Class
• Manage data using SOQL in Apex
• Triggers
• VisualForce Pages
• Exceptions debugging and Testing
• Deployment

To know more about the training visit our salesforce training page

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Many companies make investments in CRM only to find that Salesforce end user adoption doesn’t automatically result from it. Just like with any other solution, Salesforce adoption faces certain obstacles that prevent the sales team from using the solution to simplify their daily tasks. By pinpointing these problems, it’s possible to devise strategies that will help in smoother adoption, as only this will allow the organization to reap the benefits of implementing Salesforce.

Accounting for End User Needs

Often, while designing CRM solutions, the needs of the sales force/team are not taken into account. Instead, the solutions aimed at supporting accounting and management functions. By getting sales representatives involved at the design stage, the solution will be better geared towards meeting the practical requirements of the sales team, and this would result in quicker adoption.

Aligning with Processes

Another common mistake that is made while customizing CRM solutions is that the processes are designed to support accounting processes. Most sales teams have existing processes that they work with and moving to a new process would involve a significant change in workflow or process changes that would require an intensive change management project plan. An easier way to encourage Salesforce end user adoption is by designing the solution based on current sales processes.

Managing End User Perceptions

When Salesforce solutions are built without consulting the sales team, there is a general perception that the system is designed to help the management rather than the sales team. Involving the sales team right from the start helps to build a sense of trust that the solution will benefit the sales processes. This, in turn, will get them to buy into the solution with minimal resistance.

Managing Multiple Communication

Designing a solution is just the first step in the process of CRM adoption. In order to improve Salesforce end user adoption, it’s essential to communicate with the sales team and inform them about the new system. It’s advisable to have several methods of communication, besides email, which will help in reinforcing the benefits of using the solution for simplifying daily processes. This could include communication through shared documents, videos or even organizing roadshows where the sales team can interact with the management and clear any doubts that they might have about the solution and its benefits.

Training

Finally, training is a crucial component of Salesforce end user adoption. This includes hands-on training using real life scenarios, familiarization with CRM terminologies, orientation of processes, as well as follow up training to ensure that the sales team has an ongoing commitment towards using the solution. Feedback is another important aspect of Salesforce end user adoption. During training programs, it’s vital to get feedback from the salesforce to make sure that the team has understood the processes as well as the benefits of using the system

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Cloud computing is the hottest trend in the IT sector. There is a growing demand for professionals trained in CRM administration, and cloud based CRM systems such as Salesforce are becoming a popular choice among those looking at updating their skills for a career change. In a market that is customer-driven, businesses across the world are deploying these CRM systems. The advantage is that even small and medium sized companies can benefit from cloud based systems as they have a low entry cost and are mostly run on a pay-per-use model, which lets businesses use them on a trial basis for assessing them before choosing to go in for wider deployment.

Among the CRM systems, Salesforce is the leader and has, in fact, been for the past seven years. It owes its wide adoption to a system that is easy to manage, scalable and one that comes with an intuitive GUI, which allows businesses to use it to meet their goals, without being dependent on technical resources. However, sooner or later there will come a time when technical expertise is required for scaling up and deploying the system across other functions of the company. This is where a certified professional who has undergone Salesforce training can step in to provide the necessary expertise.

Whether it is a student starting off on a cloud career or a technical resource looking at keeping pace with new skill sets that are trending in the market, Salesforce can help by providing the necessary training in administration, development or consulting. Programming is not a prerequisite for becoming a Salesforce administrator, and as a result the current shortage of trained professionals could transition into a scenario where the supply of Salesforce certified admin professionals exceeds the demand for them. In such a situation, getting Salesforce certification from a company that offers a range of training solutions on the CRM system – from basic administration to more advanced levels – can be advantageous as skills can be regularly updated based on evolving industry requirements.

CM-Focus offers Salesforce training for those who are looking at equipping themselves with basic skills to get the latest jobs in the world of technology. The certification is ideal for new entrants to the field who are looking at starting with an admin role. Our worldwide programs, including Australia/New Zealand training modules, cover administration, advanced development, Salesforce Communities, Salesforce Analytics and Salesforce for Marketing Users, in addition to end-user training.  These courses not only give learners insights into the theoretical aspect of the CRM systems, but also equip them with practical skills that can be utilized for analyzing the individual needs of a business and delivering solutions that are the best fit for it.

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Salesforce Training Dev401 equivalent for Australia and NewZealand

New salesforce training on Basic Apex & Visualforce Development Training batches are starting for australia and newzealand  timezones on 13th Jan 2014 .

Basic Apex & Visualforce Development

If you new to salesforce or a salesforce admin transitioning into development role this course is for you. This is an alternative to Dev401 course and can help prep for Certified Force.com Developer exam.

Starting Date Batch  : 13 Jan, 2014
Time : 11.30 am – 1.30 pm (ACST), (For Australian / NewZealand )

Mon and Wed – Twice a week

Course Content

• Introduction to Force.com platform
• Introduction to Apex
• Data types and logic
• Naming and Declaring Variable, Methods, Class
• Manage data using SOQL in Apex
• Triggers
• VisualForce Pages
• Exceptions debugging and Testing
• Deployment

To know more about the training visit our salesforce training page

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With customer driven enterprises being the next big wave, the need and significance of CRM systems is getting more intrinsic. With companies moving to CRM systems, the need for skilled CRM resources also increases exponentially. With IT costs being such a burden, executives are looking to cloud technologies like salesforce to meet up with their needs. But there is a definitely a gap between the demand and supply of skilled resources, which we at CM-Focus are trying to bridge by providing Salesforce training for individuals as well as corporate clients.

Whether you are a beginner in Salesforce, or are experienced and want a more formal approach, it’s essential to know and practice the “fundamentals”. Salesforce Trainings offered by CM-Focus helps participants with thoroughly understanding this core CRM skill so that they can contribute significantly to successful projects and the products they create.

We at CM-Focus believe that learning should be complete, which is why our training is relevant and industry specific. The culmination of best practices, practical approach, and engaging delivery helps many people to change or enhance their careers. Your success is our concern and we understand your needs and aspirations perfectly and how the path of our Salesforce Training can fit with your career aspirations.

Our corporate training on Salesforce provides a matured approach to help organizations move to the desired level of expertise. We provide variety of training and resources to help organizations improve in all phases of their work. We start by understanding the needs and skill matrix of team members and then tailor our learning program to suit individual needs.

We have put in an elaborate set of courses to cater to each aspect of Salesforce. We offer courses for beginners who aspire to be Salesforce administrators or salesforce developers and advanced courses for administrators and developers who would like to hone their skills in developing and administering portals/communities or develop their own products to sell on AppExchange. We also offer end user trainings to Sales, Marketing and Support end users to help increase productivity and user adoptions of salesforce systems.

At the end of each course, every participant is presented with a real-life scenario in which they demonstrate how they will apply the skills and knowledge acquired in the course. Before any training programs are delivered, our training experts evaluate the organizations needs and gaps to assure training goals are well met, that inputs and outputs are measurable; and, that the resulted solution will deliver the expected corporate benefit.

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Salesforce Training ADM201 equivalent for Australia and NewZealand

New salesforce administration training batches are starting for australia and newzealand  timezones on 13th Jan 2014 .

Salesforce Administration Training

If you new to salesforce or a salesforce user transitioning into admin role this course is for you. This is an alternative to ADM201 course and can help for Salesforce Certified Administrator Exam

Starting Date Batch  : 13 Jan, 2014
Time : 11.30 am – 1.30 pm (ACST), (For Australian / NewZealand )

Mon and Wed – Twice a week

Course Content

• Welcome and Introductions
• Overview
• Identity Confirmation
• Navigation
• Organization Administration
• Customization
• Security & Access
• Workflow
• Workflow Approvals
• Data Validation
• Data Utilities
• Analytics
• Marketing Administration
• Service & Support Administration
• Salesforce Console
• Extending Salesforce
• App Exchange

To know more about the training visit our salesforce training page

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How to add a pricebook for a product?

First we need to create a Pricebook.

Go to product in tab > click on Manage Price Books (under Maintenance)

Click on new and create a Price book and save.

Name – Pricebook Name

Active – TRUE

Now open jitterbit data loader

If you don’t have download it from – http://www.jitterbit.com/salesforce/data-loader

Click on Insert on Jitter Bit and Enter all the required details (User Name, Password, Security Token)

and click on Test salesforce login

click on next > select object product >

now select the excel sheet from where you are going to insert the product to salesforce>

click next >

In the next page Select CSV file in “Select file type” click next > Map with correct fields and click finish

Now click on – Run Insert

Save the generated success result to another excel sheet product_success_InsertReport

click on query button in jitter bit > select the object Price book >

click next and select fields id and name

Bowers the path to where we need to save result.

Now Now click on - Run Query

Save the generated success result an another excel sheet Pricebook_QueryReport

Creating price book with standard ID.

Now create a new excel sheet PriceBook_standardID with column name with – >

Product ID , PriceBookID , cost, Use_Standard_price, Is_Active

Product ID – copy all the product id from product_success_InsertReport and past it here

PriceBook ID – copy the standard pricebook id from Pricebook_QueryReport and past it here

cost – enter the cost

Use_Standard_price – should be FALSE

Is_Active – should be TRUE

Jitter Bit

open jitterbit select Insert >

select object Price Book Entry >

browse file PriceBook_standardID >

Select CSV file in Select file type click next >

Map with correct fields

Now Now click on - Run Insert

Creating price book with Cusrom ID.

Create a new excel sheet PriceBook_customId which is same as the PriceBook_standardID file

field names – > Product ID , PriceBookID , cost, Use_Standard_price, Is_Active

Product ID – copy all the product id from product_success_InsertReport and past it here

PriceBook ID – copy the custom pricebook id (The id of the pricebook which is created by you) from Pricebook_QueryReport and past it.

cost – enter the cost

Use_Standard_price – should be FALSE

Is_Active – should be TRUE

jitter Bit

open jitterbit select Insert >

select object Price Book Entry >

browse file PriceBook_customID >

Select CSV file in Select file type click next >

Map with correct fields

Now Now click on – Run Insert

Pricebook for already existing product. 

If you want to create price book for already existing products then you need to query the product using jitter bit. Then following these steps

Step 1: Query all the pricebook record from pricebook object using jitter bit. And save it as pricebookQueryResult.

Step 2: Query all the pricebook Entry record with pricebook = custom pricebook Name (You can get your custom price book id from pricebookQueryResult excel sheet.  And save it as pricebookEnrtyQueryResult_custID.

Query:
SELECT Id, IsActive, Name, Pricebook2Id, Product2Id, ProductCode, UnitPrice, UseStandardPrice ,product2.Family FROM PricebookEntry  where Pricebook2.Name = ‘WesBeam’

Step 3: Now open your main excel sheet from where you are going to copy the new price. Search for product 1 by 1 in the pricebookEnrtyQueryResult_custID excel sheet. And update the unit price for it.

Step 4: Now try to update the pricebook using jitter bit.

Note : Do not Map the fields which you do not want to update e.g. IsActive, Name, PricebookID etc. Just map Id and UnitPrice field in jitter bit and update it.

To update the standard pricebook you need to follow the same step 2, 3 and 4. Only thing you need to change is – “pricebook = Standard Pricebook Name” then the query will be like this

Query:
SELECT Id, IsActive, Name, Pricebook2Id, Product2Id, ProductCode, UnitPrice, UseStandardPrice ,product2.Family FROM PricebookEntry  where Pricebook2.Name = Standard Price Book’

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