Configuring Dynamics 365 for Field Service (MB-240)

Enterprise Skills InitiativeDynamics 365 and Power PlatformConfiguring Dynamics 365 for Field Service (MB-240)

Description

Dynamics 365 Field Service helps organizations better position themselves in the market by providing a variety of tools that assist in identifying and scheduling resources and managing workloads for mobile workers. This course will equip students with the skills necessary to identify and configure the key components that are used to deliver Field Service and mobile solutions. Key topics include identifying the organizational considerations that will drive configuration decisions and common configuration aspects. This course helps students better understand the bigger picture and end goals focused around implementations that aid in designing more efficient solutions that align with customer and organizational goals.

Skills Covered
Audience Profile
Course Outline
Prerequisites
Skills Covered
  • Identify the key components involved in Field Service Implementations.
  • Define the products and services that will be delivered to customers.
  • Determine which pricing options to use in specific scenarios.
  • Determine which resources are required.
Audience Profile

This course is designed for IT professionals with experience or interest in delivering Field Service solutions for large-scale customers.

Course Outline

Module 1: Configure Field Service

In this introductory module, we will introduce key concepts of Dynamics 365 Field Service, including products, services, and tax codes.

Lessons
  • Introduction to configuring Field Service
  • Defining products and services
  • Defining tax codes

Module 2: Resource Scheduling Configuration

In this module, we will explore the concept of resource scheduling, and learn how to configure the system to schedule resources efficiently.

Lessons
  • Mapping and location information
  • Configuring resource components
  • Defining account preferences

Module 3: Defining and Configuring Bookable Resources

In this module, we will learn how to create and manage bookable resources, including resource pools and crews.

Lessons
  • Defining bookable resources
  • Resource pools, crews and facilities

Module 4: Configure Incidents

In this module, we will learn how incidents can improve the scheduling efficiency and consistency of your organization.

Lessons
  • Creating an incident
  • Using service tasks

Module 5: Inventory and Work Order Management

In this module, we will learn how to create and use work orders to schedule resources.

Lessons
  • Configure Field Service work orders
  • Creating work orders
  • Managing work orders

Module 6: Field Service Agreements

In this module, we will introduce agreements, and learn how to configure them for your organization.

Lessons
  • Using Field Service agreements
  • Set up bookings
  • Set up invoices

Module 7: Inventory and Purchasing

In this module, we will learn about the management of customer assets.

Lessons
  • Manage customer assets
  • Manage inventory
  • Purchasing and returns

Module 8: Field Service Mobile

In this module, we will learn how to use and configure the Field Service Mobile application for a mobile workforce.

Lessons
  • Mobile client overview
  • Install and deploy Field Service mobile projects
  • Manage mobile projects
  • Deploy the mobile client

Module 9: Universal Resource Scheduling

In this module, we will introduce the concept of Universal Resource Scheduling, and describe how it can be leveraged for an organization.

Lessons
  • URS overview and configuration
  • Enabling entities for URS
  • Customize entities for URS

Module 10: Managing Scheduling Options

In this module, we will learn how to use the schedule board to reschedule, substitute resources, and schedule pools and crews.

Lessons
  • Using the schedule board
  • Schedule items
  • Rescheduling and substituting resources
  • Crew and pool scheduling

Module 11: Customizing the Schedule Board

In this module, we will learn how to configure the schedule board to best meet the organization or scheduler’s needs.

Lessons
  • Configure the board
  • Create additional schedule boards
  • Use views to enhance the schedule board
  • Configuring schedule board queries and filters
  • Working with requirement groups

Module 12: Advanced Scheduling Options

In this module, we will dive deeper into the options for customizing the scheduling of work orders based on unique business requirements.

Lessons
  • Working with resource scheduling optimization
  • Defining optimization goals
  • Defining optimization scopes
  • Defining optimization profiles
  • Single resource scheduling

Course types

Classroom: In-Person
Full-day instructor-led training delivered in the classroom (public) or at your offices (private). Training takes place Monday through Friday. Includes complete course coverage.

Classroom: Virtual
Virtual instructor-led training delivered online. Training takes place in the form of sessions between Monday and Friday. Includes complete course coverage.

Hybrid: In-Person or Virtual
A combination of online study and 2-days virtual or classroom live-based exam prep workshops. These courses are delivered in a blended format, consisting of 4-6 weeks self-study, plus full 2-days instructor-led workshops per person per exam.

Live-Virtual (MyDigicomp)
The live virtual course is scheduled over a period of 3-4 weeks. During this time 6-8 instructor-led contact sessions of 3 hours each take place. This time is indicated on the respective course as 3-4 days. When you click on “Timetable” during the booking process, you will already see when the next live sessions will take place. Of course, these sessions are recorded and made available to students at the end of the course. During these 3-4 weeks, students will always have direct access to the expert instructor and can ask questions if something is not clear during self-study. We call this aspect mentoring. Everything takes place on one Microsoft Team channel per class. During this time students will have access to all sessions and information within the class. After those 3-4 weeks, students receive and additional week to prepare and then take the test, either in-class or at home.

Course Type

Virtual or In-Person

Online course delivery format focuses on exam prep and is delivered in a very condensed format. Candidates are required to complete pre-course material before attending the instructor-led online sessions.

Price

$250-600

Prices based on the country in which the course is hosted.

Exam

Included (MB-240)

For more information:

Enterprise Skills Initiative Support
Lizelle van Niekerk
lizellevanniekerk@thellpa.com

No dates for your country? E-mail esi@thellpa.com and send in your request.

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