EDI Essentials

What This Training Covers

Our EDI Essentials course is your foundation for understanding Electronic Data Interchange. Whether you're new to EDI or need a structured refresher, this course covers everything you need to get started with confidence.

You'll learn the core concepts that drive B2B electronic commerce, from transaction sets and communication protocols to industry standards and best practices.

What You'll Learn

• What EDI is and why it matters in modern supply chains
• Common transaction sets (850, 855, 856, 810, 820) and their business purpose
• Communication protocols: AS2, SFTP, VAN, and API-based EDI
• X12 and EDIFACT standards overview
• EDI document structure: envelopes, segments, elements, and delimiters

Perfect For

• New EDI analysts and coordinators
• IT professionals transitioning into EDI roles
• Business analysts who need to understand EDI workflows
• Supply chain and logistics professionals

Course Format

• Instructor-led sessions with real-world examples
• Hands-on exercises with sample EDI documents
• End-of-course assessment and certificate of completion

Why It Matters

EDI remains the backbone of B2B commerce. Understanding its fundamentals is essential for anyone working in supply chain, logistics, healthcare, retail, or manufacturing industries.