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How edERP Enhances Efficiency in Training Academies

Vocational training academies don’t just teach — they tailor talent. Whether it’s preparation for certifications, mentorship through practical modules, or validation of job-ready expertise, the path from enrollment to employment is multifaceted and dynamic. Keeping syllabuses aligned with industry and regulatory demands while managing the administrative weight behind the scenes requires oversight, agility and smart systems.

edERP, built on Oracle NetSuite by Softype, is the technology that can help training academies automate complex administrative operations, grow, scale and focus on building expertise among students. In an increasingly data-driven environment, edERP gives academies cutting-edge tools to integrate inputs, monitor performance, track outcomes, and simplify day-to-day operations.

Simplify Admissions and Tuition Management Across Training Programs

Streamline application to enrollment, whatever the intake model. With the potential for year-round admissions and modular intakes, modern training academies need more than traditional forms and isolated spreadsheets. edERP’s admissions and enrollment management tools automate the process — from enquiries and document uploads to admissions tracking and student onboarding. For academies managing multiple funding models — including employer sponsorship and state subsidies — edERP’s tuition management system ensures accurate billing, fee collection, and reporting across the board.

Manage Diverse Course Structures with Smart Class Scheduling Tools

Embrace flexibility without losing continuity. Vocational training programs are increasingly designed with adaptability in mind, offering rolling schedules, part-time tracks, short modules, and even remote delivery options. edERP’s class scheduling tools handle a variety of course structures with ease. Whether courses are delivered in-person, online, or through a hybrid model, edERP provides real-time visibility into instructor workloads, classroom allocations, and scheduling changes. This reduces the administrative burden, streamlines operations, and allows training academies to remain agile and responsive, no matter how diverse or fluid their course delivery methods may be.

Support Diverse Learners with Individual Profiling, Communication and Monitoring

Deliver personalized journeys for career-driven cohorts. Vocational students can bring a variety of different goals, constraints, and learning paces. Through edERP, course leaders can avail of integrated learner profiles, attendance tracking, and communication tools to support real-time interventions and personalized engagement. Whether students are re-skilling, upskilling, or starting fresh, administrators and instructors can track their progress, adjust learning plans, and provide targeted support. These insights help staff respond proactively to learner needs, reduce dropout risks, and ensure each student feels seen, supported, and set up for career success.

Unify Operations and Reporting Across Training Departments

At the leadership level, real-time dashboards give visibility across academics, finance, and logistics — enabling better decisions, faster responses, and more strategic planning across departments. Besides, vocational training academies often manage expensive, hands-on assets — from mechanical parts to simulation equipment. Softype can help with tailored solutions that help training academies track and manage all of these.

Future-Ready Vocational Training with edERP

With Softypes’s edERP, vocational training academies gain the tools they need to streamline operations, optimize resource management, and deliver tangible, employment-ready outcomes. By integrating admissions, scheduling, learner tracking, and performance monitoring into a single, unified platform, edERP empowers educators and administrators to focus on what matters most: student success. From the classroom to the workplace, edERP ensures that every learner’s journey is supported with the right resources, at the right time, and aligned with industry demands. Transforming complex administrative tasks into efficient, seamless workflows, edERP drives real-world impact for the workforce of tomorrow.

See how edERP transforms schools and training centers — click the link to get started.: NetSuite for Education ERP (edERP)

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Dr. Arvind Khilnani

Dr. Arvind, Chairman and Co-founder of Softype, has spent 25 years helping organizations scale through technology, drawing on his experience as a former university professor and expert in mathematical modeling and optimization. With degrees from MIT and Stanford, he continues to mentor leaders and drive growth for global SMEs through process automation and digital transformation.

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Mr. Shreyansh Patil (Shrey)

Group CEO

Shrey holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales, specializing in consulting.

With extensive experience in Enterprise Cloud Solutions (ERP) and Management Consulting spanning four continents, Shrey is equipped with the ability to bridge gaps between technology and business outcomes that will enhance customer experience. Having held leadership roles in consulting, advisory, and technology organizations across various geographies, Shrey brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in general management, leadership, and business development. With excellent people management skills and a strong consulting background, Shrey is extremely passionate about adding value through technology and process re-engineering.

Shrey’s unwavering dedication to cultivate a high-performing, customer-centric culture at Softype will empower our team to reach new heights and become the best version of ourselves.

Ms. Juliana Luz

Co-Chairman and Co-Founder

Juliana (Nana) holds a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Stanford University.

The first development of cloud computing found Nana working in this area with her own start-up. Understanding the benefit of consolidating data and systems into a single version of the truth, she then partnered with NetLedger (now Oracle NetSuite) to offer a fully functional Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system built exclusively on the cloud.

Nana’s expertise includes envisioning change and delivering value to growth-oriented businesses. Utilizing ERP technology and her advanced skills in process optimization, she streamlines processes, eliminates redundancies and manual processes, and facilitates digital transformations for Softype clients.

A ‘hands-on expert, Nana has, since founding Softype, participated in dozens of projects across 26 countries in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and all over Asia. Nana serves on the board of La Proteccion de la Infancia (Gota de Leche) and United Success Global.

Mr. Terence Michael C. Rena

Group AMO/Sales Lead

Terence holds a Bachelor of Science degree from the Polytechnic University of the Philippines with a major in Tourism Management.

Terence’s experience includes sales and marketing roles, particularly creating marketing strategies, promotions, and retention programs in the travel and tourism industry. Since joining Softype in 2021, Terence has been a prime driver of marketing insights and a facilitator of key marketing initiatives in the Asia Pacific region. Event management is his specialty, including both online and in-person events that attract potential Softype clients to engage with the brand. Additionally, Terence is the face of Softype to our clients in Asia and Africa, ensuring they receive optimal service.

Personally, Terence enjoys basketball, cycling, guitar playing, mecha (robot) modeling, and video games. His daily mantra is as follows: “I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.”

Mr. Ebenezer (Ebe) Mutungwa

African Sales

Ebe holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) in Nairobi, Kenya.

Ebenezer (Ebe) Mutungwa earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Information Technology from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT). Ebe combines outstanding communication skills with expert knowledge of NetSuite ERP (5 years in pre-sales for NetSuite Africa). Although, as Softype’s Sales officer for the African continent, Ebe works with organizations in various industries, he has a soft spot for nonprofit organizations. A previous
NGO manager, Ebe understands their challenges and demonstrates how they can leverage the Oracle NetSuite ERP and NetSuite’s Social Impact program to support their mission.

When not working, Ebe enjoys traveling, jogging, playing the guitar, and spending time with family and friends. His words to live by are “Through it all; all is well.”

Mr. Upendra Rabde

Business Architect

Upendra holds a Master of Business Administration degree from Indus Business Academy in Bengaluru, India. His credentials include the academic specialties of Information Technology and Marketing.

Upendra’s experience includes business consulting and business process re-engineering. He brings more than 17 years of technical solution development experience to Softype. He counts experience in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Customer Relationship Management (CRM), and Supply Chain Management (SCM) integration projects in the manufacturing, telecom, healthcare, retail, banking, and insurance industries. He is proficient in procurement solutions and complex regulatory and compliance areas. Upendra also counts additional product management experience in the health care industry.

Joining Softype in 2021, Upendra brings a capability for hyper learning and an outstanding attitude, two traits in the Softype DNA, and is always a pleasure to work with.

On a personal note, he enjoys HAM radio operations and watching cricket matches. Upendra’s philosophy of life is summarized in his daily mantra: Past is history, future is mystery but today is a gift; that’s why it’s called present.

Ms. Prachi Shende

Country Manager (India)

Prachi has a Bachelor’s degree in Electronics from the University of Mumbai and a Master’s degree in Computer Science from the University of Texas.

Prachi began her working career in the US (California). Over the years, she has moved from a purely technical role to a techno-functional role. As a techno-functional consultant, she can work with business, functional, and technical teams. Her specialty is implementing and customizing systems aligned with industry best practices. During her tenure of service, Softype promoted her five times in five years, culminating with her current position. Versatile and dynamic, Prachi cherishes a fast-paced work environment that allows her professional skills to grow. Her work is in the K-12 and tertiary education domains. She oversees the Softype education ERP (edERP) product development and management. The edERP product continues to evolve and expand due to new requirements in an ever-changing education sector. This gives her a chance to grow by constantly reinventing herself.

Prachi’s passion is to help educational institutions grow by migrating their enterprise-wide resources to cloud based systems. She believes that “Given new situations, the market for edERP, i.e., education on the cloud service, is here to grow. It’s about how we best serve it.”

Ms. Manisha Hule

Senior Vice President of Professional Services

Manisha holds a Bachelor’s degree in Physics from the University of Mumbai.

Manisha is the delivery manager for Softype’s ERP services. Experienced in project planning and execution, she provides leadership for all Softype’s solution consulting and implementation activities. Manisha began her career at Softype, working in all of its various departments, culminating in her selection as a member of the Executive team. Manisha has experience in all aspects of project organization and delivery. An excellent team manager, Manisha ensures that customer projects get the optimum resources required, facilitating minimal risk implementations that meet delivery schedules. Manisha’s expertise and guidance are significant factors in ensuring, that, unlike many ERP vendors, Softype implementations are delivered successfully and on time.

Shreyansh Patil (Shrey)

Group – CEO

Shrey holds a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the Australian Graduate School of Management, University of New South Wales, specializing in consulting.

With extensive experience in Enterprise Cloud Solutions (ERP) and Management Consulting spanning four continents, Shrey is equipped with the ability to bridge gaps between technology and business outcomes that will enhance customer experience.

Having held leadership roles in consulting, advisory, and technology organizations across various geographies, Shrey brings a wealth of knowledge and a proven track record in general management, leadership, and business development.

With excellent people management skills and a strong consulting background, Shrey is extremely passionate about adding value through technology and process re-engineering.

Shrey’s unwavering dedication to cultivate a high-performing, customer-centric culture at Softype will empower our team to reach new heights and become the best version of ourselves.

Dr. Arvind Khilnani

Chairman and Co-Founder

Dr. Arvind holds a Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering (MIT, Cambridge, Massachusetts), a Master’s degree in Management (MIT Sloan School) and a Ph.D. in Engineering Economic Systems (Stanford University).

A dedicated teacher and mentor, Arvind believes in Leadership through inspiration. Trained as a mathematical modeling and optimization analyst, Arvind focused his early career on developing tools to enable company growth. He worked with Fortune 500 companies to adapt their use of technology for growing new, evolving markets. Presently his efforts seek to expand these tools to small and medium enterprises.

Since co-founding Softype, he has channeled his energies to help international organizations grow by leveraging the benefits of technology, including process optimization and automation.