Overview
Learn how to implement financial best practices with hands-on activities related to cost calculations and evaluations.
In this AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders course, you will:
- learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help companies meet business objectives
- explore the advantages and possibilities of cloud computing
- cover concepts such as security and compliance to help facilitate better discussions with line of business (LOB) professionals, information technology (IT) LoB, IT leaders, and executives
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Why Choose KORNERSTONE
- Accredited, practitioner-led, expert certificate trainers to provide high quality training
- Official training material included
- Practical, scenario-based learning – focus on application, not just theory
- Excellent Passing Rate
Skills Covered
In this course, you will learn to:
- Explain the role of information technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation
- Explain the customer value proposition for using the cloud across industries
- Define key characteristics of cloud computing
- Explain the cloud business model
- Identify key security practices of cloud computing
- Frame the cloud business value using the Cloud Value Framework
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have:
- No prior IT experience or cloud experience is required.
Target Audience
This course is intended for:
- Line of Business (LoB) owners, IT leaders, and executives
Course Curriculum
Module 1: Course Introduction
Module 2: Information Technology for Business Transformation
- Role of IT in an organization for business transformation
- Brief history of IT
- Legacy approach to IT
- What drives customers to move from traditional infrastructure to the cloud
Module 3: Cloud Computing
- Define cloud computing
- Key characteristics of cloud technology
- The cloud business model
- Key security practices within the cloud
Module 4: Business Value of the Cloud
- The customer value proposition
- Identify who is using cloud computing
- Industry trends
- Customer examples
Module 5: The Cloud Value Framework
- Introduction to the Cloud Value Framework
- Cost Savings
- Staff Productivity
- Operational Resilience
- Business Agility
Module 6: Business Value Activity
- Using a fictional customer case study, we review and apply lessons learned from the course
Dates & Locations
October 12, 2026
Exam & Certification
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