This course provides a comprehensive exploration of NetSuite, equipping consultants with the skills to navigate its ecosystem and implement solutions effectively. Professionals will learn strategies to manage financials, customer data, and business processes within NetSuite.

NetSuite for Consultants

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What you'll learn
Implement NetSuite modules for finance, procurement, and sales processes.
Configure dashboards, custom forms, and automations for organizations.
Manage data migration and integrations effectively within NetSuite.
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August 2026
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There are 20 modules in this course
This module introduces the foundational elements of the NetSuite ecosystem, including its organizational structure, product offerings, account types, and the SuiteCloud platform. Learners will gain insight into how NetSuite manages updates, utilizes sandbox environments, and supports global operations through its people and partners. By the end, you'll be equipped with essential knowledge to navigate and consult within the NetSuite environment.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 38 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Sandbox Accounts•6 minutes
- How NetSuite Is Updated•5 minutes
- NetSuite People Sales Support and Services and Partners•14 minutes
- The NetSuite SuiteCloud Platform•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- NetSuite Ecosystem Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module introduces key implementation methodologies for NetSuite, including Waterfall and Agile, and examines how organizations adapt these approaches to fit client needs. Learners will gain insight into the strengths and limitations of each methodology and how to select the most appropriate one for a successful NetSuite deployment.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video
- Overview•0 minutes
3 readings•Total 24 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Selecting from the Different Approaches•7 minutes
- The Agile Method•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Selecting and Applying Implementation Methodologies•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of building and managing effective project plans for NetSuite implementations. You will learn how to define project goals and tasks, assign resources, and adapt plans in response to client-driven changes. Emphasis is placed on practical strategies for handling evolving requirements and ensuring successful project outcomes.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 26 minutes
- Introduction•8 minutes
- Defining the Tasks in the Project Plan•8 minutes
- Applying Your Methodology to the Project Plan•5 minutes
- Living with the Plan as Changes Occur•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Project Planning Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module guides learners through effective techniques for gathering, analyzing, and documenting organizational requirements for NetSuite implementations. Learners will explore real-world business scenarios, stakeholder roles, and best practices for capturing client needs to ensure successful project outcomes.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 35 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Wholesale Distributor•6 minutes
- Project Manager•5 minutes
- Use Case Differences Between a Wholesale Distributor and a Software Company•5 minutes
- Gathering Requirements and Interviews•6 minutes
- Go-live•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Documenting Organizational Needs and System Integration•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of mapping organizational structures to user roles within NetSuite, configuring access permissions, and managing employee accounts for secure system usage. Participants will explore best practices for assigning roles, controlling report access, and ensuring appropriate security measures are in place.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 21 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Grouping People with Roles in NetSuite•5 minutes
- Which Reports Will the Role Need Access To?•5 minutes
- Creating and Managing Employees•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Managing User Roles and Access in NetSuite•16 minutes
This module introduces the foundational accounting and finance features within NetSuite, including configuring the general ledger, setting up the chart of accounts, and managing organizational segmentation. Learners will also explore how to track locations and utilize accounts payable features to support accurate financial management.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 24 minutes
- Introduction•7 minutes
- Defining the General Ledger and Chart of Accounts•5 minutes
- Locations•6 minutes
- Understanding the Accounts Payable Feature•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Accounting and Finance Configuration in NetSuite•16 minutes
This module introduces learners to the process of identifying and configuring key entities and items within NetSuite, including customers, vendors, partners, and various item types. You will gain practical skills in modeling business relationships and managing project resources for accurate business process implementation.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 23 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Implementing Customer Projects and Resources•6 minutes
- Managing Vendors, Partners, and Other Entity Types•6 minutes
- When We Use Special-Purpose Items•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Navigating Customer and Item Management in NetSuite•16 minutes
This module introduces the primary transaction types in NetSuite, including RTR, PTP, and OTC processes, and examines how they support business workflows and reporting. Learners will discover how to gather requirements for different transaction processes and analyze their relevance across various industries. By the end, participants will be able to connect transaction workflows to organizational needs for accurate financial and operational management.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 21 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Gathering Requirements for RTR Transactions•4 minutes
- Gathering Requirements for OTC Transactions•5 minutes
- Analyzing the Other Process Groups•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- NetSuite Business Process Identification•16 minutes
This module guides learners through customizing NetSuite by modifying forms, records, and fields to better align with unique business requirements. Participants will explore how to tailor entry and transaction forms, manage custom actions, and implement best practices for change management. By the end, learners will understand how to balance flexibility with maintainability in their NetSuite implementations.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 28 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Customizing Entry and Transaction Forms•6 minutes
- Actions•4 minutes
- Defining Custom Lists and Fields•6 minutes
- Change Management for All Your Custom Objects•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering NetSuite Customization Techniques•16 minutes
This module guides learners through configuring both native and custom centers in NetSuite, tailoring the user interface for different roles. You will also learn how to set up and customize dashboards to provide relevant information to specific user groups. By the end, you'll be able to optimize the NetSuite experience for various organizational needs.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
3 readings•Total 16 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Using Custom Centers for Even Greater Control Over the UI•5 minutes
- Setting Up Dashboards for Groups by Role•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Navigating NetSuite Dashboards and Centers•16 minutes
This module guides learners through configuring item types, customizing item forms, and setting up pricing structures in NetSuite. Participants will also explore advanced item options such as matrix items and subtotals to support diverse business requirements. By the end, learners will be equipped to manage items efficiently for accurate financial and operational tracking.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 22 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Defining the Item Forms and Fields•4 minutes
- Defining Purchase Prices and Sales Pricing for Items•4 minutes
- Setting Up Matrix Item Types and Item Options•5 minutes
- Subtotal•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering Item Setup and Configuration•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of managing customers, vendors, contacts, and other entities within NetSuite. You will explore best practices for setting up records, handling duplicates, and configuring access for sensitive business relationships. By the end, you'll be equipped to optimize entity management for efficient business operations.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 24 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Duplicate Records•5 minutes
- Do You Need Contacts and Should You Create Them•5 minutes
- Setting Up Competitors, Partners, and Other Entities•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Managing Customers, Vendors, and Projects in NetSuite•16 minutes
This module guides learners through configuring the General Ledger, managing multi-currency transactions, and executing period closes in NetSuite. You will also explore banking features, intercompany journal entries, and permissions for overriding period restrictions. By the end, you'll be equipped to handle essential financial operations and compliance tasks within NetSuite.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 28 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Implementing Currency Management•5 minutes
- Setting Up and Using Banking Features•6 minutes
- Advanced Versus Normal Intercompany Journals•6 minutes
- Override Period Restrictions•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Financial Transactions and Period Closes•16 minutes
This module introduces the end-to-end Procure-to-Pay (PTP) process, covering key transactions such as purchase orders, vendor bills, payments, returns, and credits. Learners will explore how to manage special and drop-ship orders, as well as best practices for handling vendor bills within NetSuite. Practical guidance is provided for setting up and processing these transactions efficiently.
What's included
1 video3 readings1 assignment
1 video
- Overview•0 minutes
3 readings•Total 24 minutes
- Introduction•7 minutes
- Managing Special Orders and Drop-Ship Orders•7 minutes
- Planning for and Using Vendor Bills•10 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Understanding Procure-to-Pay Workflows•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the key steps of the order-to-cash process, including recording sales, managing item fulfillments, handling invoices, and processing customer payments and deposits in NetSuite. Learners will gain practical skills for accurately tracking sales transactions and ensuring proper revenue recognition. Special considerations for software and service operations are also addressed.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 28 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Recording Sales via Sales Orders and Cash Sales•5 minutes
- Revenue Recognition•4 minutes
- Managing Item Fulfillments for Sales, Transfers, and Returns•5 minutes
- Making the Most of Invoices•4 minutes
- Entering Customer Deposits and Payments•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Order-to-Cash Transactions Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module delves into NetSuite's advanced transaction capabilities, including work-in-progress manufacturing routing, automated revenue recognition, and the creation of custom transactions for specialized business needs. Learners will gain practical skills in managing complex financial and operational processes within NetSuite.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 22 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- WIP Manufacturing Routing•3 minutes
- Managing Revenue Recognition with ARM•6 minutes
- Revenue Allocation•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- NetSuite Transaction and Inventory Management Concepts•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the process of retrieving, analyzing, and exporting data within NetSuite using tools like saved searches, reports, and SuiteAnalytics. Participants will discover how to leverage datasets, workbooks, and data linking to perform deeper and more flexible analyses. By the end, learners will be equipped to generate meaningful insights from complex data structures.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 28 minutes
- Introduction•4 minutes
- Saved Searches•5 minutes
- Creating Reports for In-Depth Analysis•5 minutes
- Utilizing Datasets and Workbooks for Deeper Analysis•6 minutes
- Linking Datasets for Even More Flexibility•8 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- NetSuite Analytics and Data Management Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module guides learners through identifying automation gaps in NetSuite and implementing custom solutions using workflows and scripts. You will also discover best practices for documenting and managing customizations to ensure long-term maintainability and effective change management.
What's included
1 video6 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
6 readings•Total 34 minutes
- Introduction•5 minutes
- Customizing NetSuite Processes with Workflows•6 minutes
- Making NetSuite Work for You with Scripts•6 minutes
- Client Scripts•5 minutes
- Documenting Customization Requirements and Solutions•5 minutes
- Managing Customizations Over Time Including Their Deployments•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Mastering NetSuite Automation and Deployment Techniques•16 minutes
This module introduces key strategies for integrating NetSuite with other business applications, focusing on data documentation, integration planning, and the use of middleware solutions. Learners will gain practical skills in evaluating integration options and documenting integration requirements for clients.
What's included
1 video4 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
4 readings•Total 24 minutes
- Introduction•6 minutes
- Collecting Information About and Documenting Integrations•5 minutes
- Managing Data Coming into NetSuite•6 minutes
- Middleware•7 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- NetSuite Integration Fundamentals•16 minutes
This module guides learners through the essential steps of planning, testing, and executing data migrations into NetSuite. You will explore best practices for preparing import files, assessing migration performance, and coordinating cut-over activities to ensure a smooth transition before going live.
What's included
1 video5 readings1 assignment
1 video•Total 1 minute
- Overview•1 minute
5 readings•Total 25 minutes
- Introduction•7 minutes
- Performing Imports for Data Migration Testing and Other Reasons•5 minutes
- Data Migration Performance•4 minutes
- Planning the Cut-over Activities•4 minutes
- Performing the Final Data Imports Before Going Live•5 minutes
1 assignment•Total 16 minutes
- Data Migration Best Practices•16 minutes
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