John Richardson

Current

• Owner at Accomplish Services

Past

• Manager - Training and Certification at Microsoft
• Manager - Training and Certification at Great Plains Software

Recommended

5 people have recommended John

Connections

198 connections

Industry

Computer Software

Websites

• My Company
• Accomplish Services Case Study
• Microsoft Press Release

John Richardson’s Summary

Accomplish Services was formed in 2003 to provide training and consulting services for the full range of Microsoft Dynamics products.

The consultants and trainers work closely with Microsoft Partners, Microsoft Dynamics' Customers and Microsoft Corporation on efforts to increase skills across Microsoft Dynamics Solutions.

Accomplish Services also works closely with Certified Partners for Learning Solutions (CPLS) to help build their Microsoft Dynamics Training programs.

Contact Accomplish Services to find out how they can assist with all of your training and implementation needs.

www.AccomplishServices.com.au

John Richardson’s Specialties:

Microsoft Dynamics Training, Consulting and Support.
Interested in opportunities throughout Australia or Canada.

John Richardson’s Experience

• Owner

  Accomplish Services

  (Computer Software industry)

  July 2003 — Present (6 years 5 months)

  * Owner and Operator
  * Provides Consulting, Training and Support to Microsoft Dynamics partners and customers across all the Microsoft Dynamics solutions.
  * Works directly with Microsoft Corp (USA and Europe) on training and certification initiatives.
  * Works with existing and potential MCTs (Microsoft Certified Trainers) on their certification requirements.
  * Designed, developed, delivered and is currently teaching the "Trainer Skills for Microsoft Dynamics" training class. This course is a pre-requisite for consultants looking to be MCT certified.

• Manager - Training and Certification

  Microsoft

  (Public Company; MSFT; Computer Software industry)

  July 2001 — June 2003 (2 years )

  * Australasian Training Manager for the Microsoft Dynamics suite of products
  * Microsoft Dynamics AX (formerly Axapta), Microsoft Dynamics NAV (formerly Navision), Microsoft Dynamics GP (formerly Great Plains).
  * Worked with Channel Partners building training solutions
  * Coached internal Microsoft Dynamics trainers

• Manager - Training and Certification

  Great Plains Software

  (Public Company; GPSI; Computer Software industry)

  November 1997 — July 2001 (3 years 9 months)

  * Asia Pacific Manager of Training and Certification for Great Plains Australasia.
  * Introduced Great Plains partner training programs into the Aus/NZ region.
  * Trained new consultants, collaborated with Channel Partners on training activities, worked with Great Plains Fargo developing global training solutions including new classroom & eLearning initiatives.
  * Coached internal support staff in their delivery of training programs to the Great Plains channel.

Additional Information

John Richardson’s Websites:

• My Company
• Accomplish Services Case Study
• Microsoft Press Release

John Richardson’s Interests:

Soft Skills training, Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) training, Digital Photography, Independent Cinema & Theatre, Beach & Outdoor Activities

John Richardson’s Groups:

•    Microsoft Dynamics User Group
•    Microsoft Dynamics CRM.
•    Microsoft Dynamics in EMEA
•    Microsoft Dynamics AX Forum
•    Microsoft Dynamics
•    Microsoft Dynamics Consultants
•    Australian IT Industry
•    Microsoft Certified Business Management Solutions Specialist
•    Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains
•    Certified Project, Program & Portfolio Managers
•    Dynamics AX ERP Professionals Group
•    MS Dynamics Great Plains Middle East
•    Microsoft Partner Network
•    Microsoft Dynamics GPS Users Group
•    Microsoft Dynamics CRM Group
•    MCT
•    MS Dynamics (3000+)
•    Networking Australia (Only!)
•    Microsoft - Current and Former Employees
•    Microsoft Dynamics GP Consultants
•    Illawarra IT
•    CompTIA Certified Professionals Group
•    Microsoft Dynamics Pro
•    Microsoft Dynamics Customers
•    Microsoft Dynamics Professionals
•    Great Plains Software Alumni
•    Dynamics GP Consultants & Professionals
•    Dynamics Jobs in Australia and NZ - AX NAV GP CRM
•    Aspire to Dynamics?
•    Microsoft Dynamics AX in Canada
•    SureStep PM Methodology (100+)
•    Microsoft Dynamics CRM Sales Professionals
•    Australian IT Channel
•    Microsoft Certified Trainer Network
•    MICROSOFT DYNAMICS FREELANCERS
•    Microsoft Dynamics (AX NAV CRM ) Add+Ons
•    Microsoft Dynamics AX - Lebanon
•    MS CRM Professionals Sydney Australia
•    BestLinked
•    Microsoft Dynamics in Canada
•    Microsoft Dynamics Elite
•    Aussie IT Jobs
•    Business Intelligence for Microsoft Dynamics
•    Microsoft Dynamics Recruitment Job Board
•    Dynamics World - Microsoft Dynamics Reference Library
•    Microsoft Dynamics Navision
•    Microsoft Dynamics Axapta
•    Microsoft Dynamics CRM
•    Microsoft Dynamics GP
•    CEO Education & training

John Richardson’s Honors:

Great Plains: Excellence Award: Sep 1998
Great Plains: Certified Instructor: July 1999
Great Plains: Excellence Award: July 2000
Great Plains: Excellence Award: Oct 2000
SmartSims: Mini-MBA: June 2001
MBS Certified Professional: Sep 2004
DDLS: CPLS Partner of the Year: 2005
Microsoft Certified Trainer: 2004 - Present

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