Optimizing your FinOps Strategy with AWS

In this course, you will learn how to take advantage of the cloud and evaluate scenarios for a full or hybrid move to a cloud solution. You will review cloud financial and operational aspects, including procurement and deployment. You will also learn how to scale cloud efficiently on Amazon Web Services (AWS) and how to measure results.Course level: FundamentalDuration: 1 hourActivitiesThis course includes a video presentation.Course objectivesIn this course, you will learn to:Gain a baseline understanding of the cloud, AWS, and how AWS solutions can help drive better business outcomesFamiliarize yourself with processes, best practices, and tools to help with successful cloud procurement and deploymentCreate an effective FinOps orientation to the cloud, along with insights into how your organization can use AWS resources to help innovate and growIntended audienceThis course is intended for:Financial analysts, budget analysts, accountants, auditors, and others who are interested in learning more about the financial dimensions of the cloudOperations engineers, operations managers, DevOps engineers, database administrators, and learners who want to better understand operational aspects of the cloudFinOps personnel who work at organizations with a combined approach to finance and operations in a single domain of responsibilityPrerequisitesWe recommend that attendees of this course have:Familiarity with basic cloud economic principlesIntroduction to AWS Billing and Cost Management Course outlineThe following topics will be covered in each module:The concept of FinOps in the context of AWS resourcesThe role and importance of FinOps in an organizationThe rationale and value of the particular FinOps framework provided by AWS and next steps on how to get started with an AWS FinOps journey