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Kraken Training Academy

Interactive role certification, operational procedures, and self-assessment for Marks Project Managers, Specialists, Planners, and Finance Leads.

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📊 Track 1
Project Managers

Triton WBS, Critical Path Method (CPM), Baseline V0, and milestone governance.

🎨 Track 2
Creative Specialists

Task Workspace, proofing checklist, and 1-Click 7.5h Quick Log timesheets.

📅 Track 3
Resource Planners

Calypso scheduling grid, specialist heatmaps, and capacity leveling.

💱 Track 4
Finance & Commercial

Multi-currency quotes, SAP TA/ZFOC order reconciliation, and billing.

🛡️ Track 5
System Administrators

RBAC, standby auth, SAP gateway config, Key Vault, and immutable audit logs.

Track 1: Project Management & Schedule Governance (Triton)

Mastering WBS hierarchies, critical paths, and baseline snapshots.

Estimated Time: 10 mins
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Understand the 25-Tab Modular Workspace

In the Triton Project Workspace (/project-workspace.html?id=...), all project data is organized across 25 tabs. You can switch between WBS, Gantt, CPM, Baselines, Financials, and Asset Proofs without ever waiting for a page reload.

Triton WBS
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Executing Critical Path Method (CPM) Calculations

Click the Compute CPM button above the WBS grid. Kraken's topological sort calculates Early Start, Early Finish, Late Start, and Late Finish for every task. Tasks with zero total float are designated as CRITICAL.

3
Freezing Baseline V0 Before Job Kickoff

Once client sign-off is achieved on the proposed schedule, click Capture Baseline V0. This records the baseline parameters permanently into the database, allowing subsequent schedule creep or compression to be measured with 100% precision.

🎓 Knowledge Check: Project Governance
3 Questions

Question 1: What does a task having zero float (slack) indicate in Kraken?

A) The task has been cancelled by the client.
B) The task is on the Critical Path, and any delay will directly postpone the overall project finish date.
C) The task requires zero hours of labor.

Question 2: What is the primary purpose of capturing Baseline V0?

A) To lock the approved schedule and estimate as an immutable benchmark for variance tracking.
B) To archive and delete the project from active view.
C) To automatically invoice the client for 100% of the project value upfront.
🎉 Outstanding! You have mastered Track 1: Project Management & Schedule Governance.

Track 2: Creative Execution & Frictionless Labor (Specialists)

Task delivery, asset proofing, and 1-Click 7.5h Quick Log timesheets.

Estimated Time: 8 mins
1
Task Workspace & Checklist Fulfillment

In /task-workspace.html, view your assigned deliverables, download master die-lines, and mark sub-tasks complete as work finishes.

Task Workspace
2
1-Click Quick Log (7.5h) on Timesheets

Eliminate end-of-day timesheet fatigue. Click the green ⚡ Quick Log 7.5h button in /timesheets.html. Kraken instantly detects your active tasks, divides the 7.5 hours evenly, and saves the entries with zero typing.

Timesheets Quick Log
🎓 Knowledge Check: Specialist Workflow
2 Questions

Question 1: What does clicking the "⚡ Quick Log 7.5h" button do?

A) It automatically distributes 7.5 hours across all your active assigned tasks for the day.
B) It requests an overtime approval from your studio manager.
C) It logs 7.5 hours to the first random project in the database.
🎉 Fantastic! You have mastered Track 2: Creative Execution & Frictionless Labor.

Track 3: Capacity Balancing & Resource Allocation (Calypso)

Studio leveling, heatmaps, and conflict resolution.

Estimated Time: 10 mins
1
Calypso Scheduling Board

In /modern-scheduler.html, view the studio timeline organized by discipline (Artworkers, Retouchers, Designers).

Calypso Scheduler
🎓 Knowledge Check: Calypso Resource Management
1 Question

Question 1: When does a specialist timeline row turn red in Calypso?

A) When total booked hours exceed their maximum daily capacity (> 100%).
B) When they have not logged timesheets for 30 days.
C) When their job title is changed.
🎉 Excellent! You have mastered Track 3: Capacity Balancing & Resource Allocation.

Track 4: Commercial Quoting & ERP Reconciliation (Octopus & SAP)

Multi-currency exchange rates, SAP document flows, and billing.

Estimated Time: 12 mins
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Multi-Currency Quoting Engine

In /quotes.html, live exchange rates convert standard GBP base pricing into USD and EUR automatically to safeguard profit margins.

Commercial Quoting
2
Leviathan SAP Enterprise Gateway Reconciliations

In /sap-gateway.html, monitor document flows across Standard Sales Orders (TA), Free-of-Charge (ZFOC), and Service Orders (ZSV5).

SAP Gateway
🎓 Knowledge Check: Commercial & SAP Operations
1 Question

Question 1: Which SAP document type is used for non-billable client color proofs and packaging trial swatches?

A) TA (Standard Sales Order)
B) ZFOC (Free of Charge Order)
C) ZSV5 (Internal Service Order)
🎉 Bravo! You have mastered Track 4: Commercial Quoting & ERP Reconciliation.

Track 5: Enterprise System Administration & Governance

Master core platform security, corporate identity federation, SAP APIM gateway routes, and cryptographic audit accountability.

ADMIN TRACK
Lesson 5.1 15 min read
RBAC & Standby Corporate Identity

Learn how Marks Kraken enforces strict role segregation across 4 persona tiers (PM, Specialist, Planner, Finance Lead, Admin). Understand the standby identity architecture where Entra ID SSO is staged in code without breaking local operational fallback.

Lesson 5.2 20 min read
SAP APIM Gateway & Intercompany Rules

Configure Leviathan APIM endpoints, CAT2 hours sync, and Sales Order creation rules. Review the intercompany policy framework requiring Cost + 10% markup and Finance-approved exceptions for missing rate cards.

Lesson 5.3 15 min read
Audit Trails & Self-Healing Diagnostics

Examine the append-only cryptographic AuditLogs architecture, event-driven webhooks, AES-256 secret vault masking, and the automated 1-click self-healing engine that repairs schema drift and orphaned entities.

🎓 Knowledge Check: Enterprise System Administration
1 Question

Question 1: What is the required transfer pricing policy markup for SGS intercompany billing under standard operating procedure?

A) Cost + 8.5% flat markup
B) Cost + 10% markup (unless Finance-approved rate card exception applies)
C) 15% discretionary markup decided by Project Manager
🎉 Outstanding! You have mastered Track 5: Enterprise System Administration & Governance.
HD VIDEO WALKTHROUGHS 17 Guides

Video Walkthrough Guides

High-definition recordings covering all 65 interface views, modern schedulers, Triton 25 tabs, and ERP integrations.

Full Project Lifecycle Deep Dive MASTER LIFECYCLE WALKTHROUGH 2:15 • 720p HD
End-to-End 7 Stages Spoken Studio Narration WebVTT Subtitles
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Master Deep Dive: Complete Project Lifecycle Journey

Continuous real-screen automated walkthrough traversing all 7 critical operational packaging stages: Client Brief Intake & Triage → Commercial Estimation & Printer Specs (Amcor) → Triton 25-Tab WBS (Cadbury 26000314) → Calypso Resource Heatmaps → Specialist Task Workspace → Multi-Tier Approvals & GS1 Barcodes → SAP S/4HANA Timesheet Logging & Milestone Billing.

Stage 1: Requests & Intake Stream
Stage 2: Quotes & Printer Specs
Stage 3: Triton 25-Tab WBS & CPM
Stage 4: Calypso Resource Scheduling
Stage 5: Proofing & Technical Specs
Stage 6: Multi-Tier Approvals & Barcodes
Stage 7: SAP S/4HANA Sync & Billing
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01. Intake & Requests Module 01 3:45 • 720p HD
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01. Intake & Requests

Client brief intake portal, request queue triage, template library instantiation, and automated project setup.

02. Projects Directory & Lifecycle Module 02 4:30 • 720p HD
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02. Projects Directory & Lifecycle

Projects directory filtering, lifecycle state transitions, creation modal, and milestone governance.

03. Project Workspace Module 03 6:15 • 720p HD
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03. Project Workspace — 25 Triton Tabs

Full tour of all 25 Triton tabs: WBS, Gantt, Critical Path (CPM), Baselines, Custom Forms, and Financials.

04. Tasks & Schedulers Module 04 5:20 • 720p HD
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04. Tasks & Modern / Resource Schedulers

Modern & Calypso resource schedulers, specialist heatmaps, timeline zoom, leveling, and drag bookings.

05. Portfolios & Programs Module 05 4:10 • 720p HD
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05. Portfolios & Programs

Strategic portfolio alignment, program groupings, revenue and margin rollups, and governance health.

06. Commercial Quotes & Rates Module 06 4:50 • 720p HD
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06. Commercial Quotes & Rates

Price matrix selection, multi-currency conversion (GBP/USD/EUR), technical print specs, and quote approvals.

07. Billing Records & Recharges Module 07 5:05 • 720p HD
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07. Billing Records & Recharges

Billing records, unbilled WIP, intercompany transfer pricing, commercial dispositions, and Tier-2 billing completion.

08. Timesheets & Hours Module 08 3:30 • 720p HD
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08. Timesheets & Hour Entry Approvals

Weekly timesheets, ⚡ 1-Click Quick Log (7.5h) button, hotkey 'Q', timesheet submission, and approvals.

09. Approvals Center Module 09 4:00 • 720p HD
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09. Approvals Center

Multi-stage approval inbox, creative proof sign-offs, quote reviews, financial gate sign-offs, and audit trails.

10. Catalyst Scenarios Module 10 6:40 • 720p HD
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10. Catalyst Scenarios & DAG Canvas

Visual DAG workflow builder: Triggers, Routers, Iterators, Aggregators, Code Sandboxes, and AI Cognitive steps.

11. Catalyst Connections Module 11 4:45 • 720p HD
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11. Catalyst Connections & Key Vault

Encrypted AES-256 GCM credential vault, automated secret masking (***REDACTED***), dead-letter repair, and OAuth.

12. SAP Gateway & Octopus Module 12 5:50 • 720p HD
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12. SAP Gateway & Octopus Linking

Leviathan SAP APIM gateway, Sales Orders (TA/ZFOC/ZSV5), CAT2 confirmations, and LK-Year Octopus linking codes.

13. Documents & Proofing Module 13 4:25 • 720p HD
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13. Documents & Proofing Bridge

Document repository, versioning, asset metadata inspector drawer, and Workfront Proof review stage integrations.

14. Reports & Dashboards Module 14 5:15 • 720p HD
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14. Reports & Dashboards

Standard financial/operational reports, ad-hoc report designer, executive dashboards, and gross margin analytics.

15. Help & Troubleshooting Module 15 5:40 • 720p HD
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15. Help, Training & Troubleshooting

Role-based certification academy, interactive how-to recipes, user manual, system health self-healing, and diagnostics.

16. Enterprise Administration & Security Module 16 5:30 • 720p HD
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16. Enterprise Administration & Security

Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), standby enterprise authentication, SAP APIM gateway configuration, and immutable cryptographic audit logs.