Course Overview

Description

This introductory course will provide a solid grounding in the Ed-Fi solution...

By the end of this course, students will be able to...

Course Title	Ed-Fi 103 - Vendor Engagement
	EDFI 103
Tracks	Technical Track Program Track
Series	Fundamentals of the Ed-Fi Solution (100 Series)
Course Prerequisites	None
Credential	None
Learning Delivery Modes	Self-Guided Course (Online) Instructor-Led Course (Virtual & In-Person)
Duration	Online: NN hours. of content Virtual & In-Person: NN hours over N days
Register Now!	Self-register for online course Instructor-led course registration [none scheduled]

Module	Key Topic	Description and Learning Outcomes	Learning Resources	Practice Activities
1	Welcome	Set context for vendor engagement. Understand that it matters.	QLT 2.3 modules
2	Vendor Relationships	Learn the importance of engaging vendors early, proactively, and with specifics.
3	Use Case Focus	Learn and practice taking an “essential questions” approach to this work. Build a use case. Review and adopt priority use cases published for the Ed-Fi community & vendor outreach materials. Learn to manage/respond to common objections.	www.ed-fi.org see priority use cases vendor companion guides
4	Vendor Engagement Strategies	Learn how to navigate vendor organizational structures. Get vendor commitment to specific action within a certain timeframe to support your use case. Understand & be able to articulate what’s in it for the vendor (the value to them).
5	Conclusion	Learn about building long-term, successful vendor relationships from other Community members.	Vendor Relationship