Introduction

This learning path is designed for individuals who need to understand the role of the Configuration Engineer in the development of solutions for the Pricefx pricing applications using the Pricefx core platform (ie. core capabilities, Groovy API, flexible data model, etc.). It is designed to illustrate CE-level activities for our standard capabilities (Price Setting, Quoting, etc.), use with Accelerators (ie. PSP, Sales Insight, etc.), and advanced concepts (performance, caching, etc.).

It is separated into multiple tiers that are dependent upon your level of experience, knowledge needs, and Pricefx capabilities and products.

Learning Prerequisites

• Pricing Overview

  • Pricing Basics

  • Pricing Terminology

• Tools

  • Technology Stack

  • Pricefx Studio

  • Pricefx Stream Maven Plugin

  • Project Quickstart

• Pricefx Core Concepts

  • Pricefx Basics

  • Pricefx Architecture

  • Pricefx Master Data

  • Persisted Data

  • Pricefx Platform

  • Pricefx Logics

Learning Synopsis

This learning path provides an introduction to the core concepts and tasks associated with the Configuration Engineer role. It will focus on the configuration and implementation of common use cases for the predominant capabilities in the Pricefx platform. This program will equip participants with foundational skills and knowledge that are essential to this role.

Learning Objectives

For this learning path these are the core topics and takeaways:

• Illustrate the background and prerequisite content that is intended for all individuals pursuing the Configuration Engineer role.

• Understand the tool stack required for building Pricefx pricing solutions

• Illustrate common usages of the Pricefx Groovy API

• Provide guided learning through specific Pricefx capabilities (ie. Price Setting, Quoting, Rebates, Promotions and Agreements, etc.)

• Understand common advanced CE topics that highlight the more complex features of Pricefx solutions

Learning Journey

The learning path for the Configuration Engineer series is divided into four distinct tracks, each tailored to a specific aspect of CE role and its application usage. For anyone pursuing the CE certification, and CE continuing education, then these paths are designed to be experienced in a sequential order, as each subsequent level builds upon the knowledge acquired in the preceding learning path(s).

This structured approach ensures that learners have the necessary foundation before progressing to more advanced concepts, optimizing the learning experience and maximizing the effectiveness for building data integration paths for Pricefx application.

• Step 1-Configuration Engineer Certification

  • Register and complete Configuration Engineer ILT series.

  • Successfully pass the CE Certification exam.

• Step 2-Advanced Topics

  • Complete the Advanced CE Learning Path

  • Successfully pass the Advanced CE exam.

• Step 3-Guided CE Learning Paths

  • Agreements and Promotions

  • Rebates