Dear CGC Customers,

We are excited to share the 2027 CGC University educational webinar schedule!

At CGC, we believe that getting the most out of your eCMS ERP system goes beyond implementation. Ongoing education, product knowledge, and understanding the tools available to your organization are essential to maximizing your investment in eCMS.

CGC University is designed to help your team build that knowledge through focused, practical learning sessions covering key areas of the eCMS system throughout the year.

What Can You Expect from CGC University? Each month, CGCU members receive access to a live and interactive educational webinar led by CGC, featuring:

🎤 Live, Interactive Training: Learn about a specific eCMS topic through demonstrations and practical instruction.

💻 Recorded Video: Revisit the session and review the material when it is convenient for you.

📃 Comprehensive User Guide: Receive supporting documentation to reinforce what you’ve learned and serve as a helpful reference.⁉️ Questions & Answers: Participate in discussions, ask questions, and gain additional insight from our CGC team.

2027 Monthly Topics

JANUARY | eCMS Fundamentals: Introduction and Navigation

Build a strong foundation for working in eCMS. Explore system navigation, company defaults, system preferences, session management, and user-defined columns. Learn how to personalize your environment and navigate the system more efficiently.

FEBRUARY | Groups, Users and Security Management

Learn how to establish and manage user groups, individual users, and system access. Explore LBCC and security configuration in both eCMS and XCIPIO, including how to assign permissions and help ensure users have appropriate access to the functionality they need.

MARCH | General Ledger: System Setup and Configuration

Understand the foundational setup behind your General Ledger. Review GL defaults, Chart of Accounts configuration, budget setup, and allocation setup. Learn how these settings support accurate financial tracking and reporting.

APRIL | General Ledger: Daily Processes and Financial Reporting

Explore common General Ledger activities, including creating and managing journal entries and generating financial statements. Learn how to perform essential GL tasks and use financial reporting to better understand your company’s financial position.

MAY | Accounts Payable: System Setup and Configuration

Review the key components of Accounts Payable setup, including AP defaults, vendor maintenance, 1099 codes, and bank account master records. Understand how proper configuration supports accurate vendor management and efficient AP operations.

JUNE | Accounts Payable: Daily Processes and Payment Management

Learn how to manage common AP transactions in eCMS, including checks, change orders, subcontracts, invoice entry, and cash disbursements. Explore the steps involved in processing payables and managing vendor payments.

JULY | Accounts Receivable: System Setup and Configuration

Learn the essential setup components of Accounts Receivable, including AR defaults, customer maintenance, contract items, and payment terms. Understand how these settings establish the foundation for accurate customer billing and receivables management.

AUGUST | Accounts Receivable: Billing and Cash Receipt Processes

Explore everyday AR processes, including change orders, invoice entry, contract invoicing, and cash receipts. Learn how to manage customer billing transactions and track incoming payments effectively.

SEPTEMBER | Payroll: System Setup and Configuration

Examine the foundational components of eCMS Payroll setup, including payroll defaults, payroll items, employee maintenance, class setup, and union setup. Learn how these configurations support accurate payroll processing and employee management.

OCTOBER | Payroll: Time Entry and Payroll Processing

Walk through common payroll processes, from time entry through the payroll processing cycle. Understand the key steps, workflows, and considerations involved in processing payroll accurately and efficiently.

NOVEMBER | Job Costing: System Setup and Configuration

Explore the core configuration of Job Costing in eCMS, including Job Cost defaults and setup requirements. Learn how proper configuration supports job-level financial tracking, cost management, and project visibility.

DECEMBER | Job Costing: Reporting, Forecasting and Financial Visibility Learn how to use eCMS Job Costing reports to gain better insight into project performance. Explore forecasting, Horizon Reporting, and Job Cash Position to help monitor project costs, evaluate financial trends, and make more informed business decisions.

Are You a CGC University Member?

If your company is already enrolled in CGC University, we look forward to another year of learning with you! We encourage you to take advantage of these sessions and share the opportunities with the appropriate members of your team. Each Zoom session is posted on the CGC Portal under the CGC University Member Page.

Not Yet a Member? We invite you to explore the benefits of CGC University and make ongoing eCMS education part of your organization’s development. Whether you are a new user, an experienced eCMS professional, or someone looking to strengthen your understanding of specific system functions, CGCU provides valuable opportunities to expand your knowledge and get more out of eCMS.