Cloud Computing for Decision-makers and Leaders E-Learning

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Track 1: Cloud Computing for Decision-Makers

In this track, the focus will be on cloud computing principles, cloud business model, value proposition, case studies, and security, risk, and compliance in the cloud.
Courses (16 hours +):

• Business Transformation Through IT: Cloud Computing for Decision Makers
• Defining Cloud Computing for Decision-makers: Cloud Computing Principles
• Defining Cloud Computing for Decision-makers: Cloud Business Model
• Business Value of the Cloud: The Cloud Computing Value Proposition
• Business Value of the Cloud: Cloud Computing Case Studies
• Business Value of the Cloud: How the Cloud Impacts our Work
• Cloud Value Proposition: Major Cloud Players
• Cloud Value Proposition: Amazon Web Services for Decision Makers
• Cloud Value Proposition: Microsoft Azure for Decision Makers
• Cloud Value Proposition: Google Cloud Platform for Decision Makers
• Cloud Security, Risk, and Compliance: Managing Security in the Cloud Era
• Cloud Security, Risk, and Compliance: Risk & Compliance in the Cloud Era
• Cloud Computing for Decision Makers: Cloud Adoption

Business Transformation Through IT: Cloud Computing for Decision Makers

Course: 1 Hour, 35 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Business Transformation
• Planning and Preparing for Change
• Adapting to Changes
• Role of Information Technology in Business
• IT Decision Makers
• Types of Decision Makers
• Finance for IT Decision Makers
• High-level Decision-making
• Growth and Cost Saving Considerations
• Digital-first Mindset
• Technology and Business Culture
• Evaluating On-premises vs. Cloud Solutions
• Cloud Migration Decisions
• Course Summary

Defining Cloud Computing for Decision-makers: Cloud Computing Principles

Course: 1 Hour, 40 Minutes

• Course Overview
• History of Cloud Computing
• Components of Cloud Computing
• Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS)
• Platform as a Service (PaaS)8
• Software as a Service (SaaS)
• Public Cloud Deployment Model
• Private Cloud Deployment Model
• Community Cloud Deployment Model
• Hybrid Cloud Deployment Model
• BaaS vs. FaaS
• Poly and Big Data Clouds
• Legacy IT Systems
• Cloud Security Considerations
• Course Summary

Defining Cloud Computing for Decision-makers: Cloud Business Model

Course: 1 Hour, 17 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Cloud Computing Characteristics
• Business Value of Cloud Computing
• Key Advantages of Cloud Agility
• Cloud Computing Cost Reduction
• Buying vs. Leasing IT Assets and Services
• Cloud Computing Maintenance Tasks
• Cloud Computing Productivity
• Resiliency and Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing Availability
• Economics of Cloud Computing
• Regulatory Benefits of Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing Employee Impacts and Considerations
• Cloud Migration Strategies
• Course Summary

Business Value of the Cloud: The Cloud Computing Value Proposition

Course: 49 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Reasons to Use Cloud Computing
• Cloud Computing Considerations
• Cloud Computing Types
• Cloud Computing Characteristics
• Cloud Deployment Models
• The Cloud Value Proposition
• The Impacts of Cloud Computing
• The Risks of Cloud Computing
• Course Summary

Business Value of the Cloud: Cloud Computing Case Studies

Course: 22 Minutes

• Course Overview--
• Cloud Case Study: Netflix
• Cloud Case Study: Pinterest
• Cloud Case Study: Spotify
• Cloud Case Study: DigitalNZ
• Cloud Case Study: Fails
• Course Summary

Business Value of the Cloud: How the Cloud Impacts our Work

Course: 1 Hour, 4 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Cloud Computing and the Ways People Work
• How Cloud Computing Improves Employee Productivity
• Innovation and the Cloud
• Business Continuity and the Cloud
• The Challenges of Cloud Computing
• How the Cloud Increases Business Efficiency
• The Business Benefits of Big Data in the Cloud
• Cloud Artificial Intelligence Solutions
• Customer Impacts of the Cloud
• Course Summary

Cloud Value Proposition: Major Cloud Players

Course: 51 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Cloud Innovations Since 2010
• Current Trends in Cloud Computing
• The Major Cloud Platform Providers
• Introduction to Amazon Web Services (AWS)
• Introduction to Microsoft Azure Cloud
• Introduction to Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Top Cloud Monitoring Tools
• Choosing a Cloud Platform Provider
• Course Summary

Cloud Value Proposition: Amazon Web Services for Decision Makers

Course: 1 Hour, 6 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Amazon Web Services (AWS) Featured Services
• AWS Solutions
• AWS Benefits
• AWS Pricing
• AWS Alternatives
• AWS Use Cases
• Tools for Building on AWS
• AWS Challenges
• AWS Support
• AWS Return on Investment (ROI)
• DevOps and AWS
• AWS Security, Identity, and Compliance
• Course Summary

Cloud Value Proposition: Microsoft Azure for Decision Makers

Course: 1 Hour, 48 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Microsoft Azure Global Infrastructure
• Artificial Intelligence (AI)
• Azure Compute
• Azure Containers
• Azure Internet of Things (IoT)
• Azure Multi-cloud
• Azure Pricing
• Azure Tools
• Azure Challenges
• Azure vs. Competitors
• Azure Support Plans
• Software Development in Azure
• Azure Cloud Security
• Azure Integration and Compatibility
• Azure Return on Investment (ROI)
• Course Summary

Cloud Value Proposition: Google Cloud Platform for Decision Makers

Course: 1 Hour, 13 Minutes

• Course Overview
• History of Google Cloud Platform (GCP)
• Google Cloud Platform Global Infrastructure
• Google Cloud Platform Services
• Google Cloud Platform Developer Tools
• Google Cloud Platform Developer Benefits
• Google Cloud Platform Pricing
• Google Cloud Platform vs. Competitors
• Google Cloud Platform Challenges
• Google Cloud Platform Support Plans and Pricing
• Google Cloud Platform Security
• Google Cloud Platform Compliance
• Google Cloud Platform Return on Investment (ROI)
• Course Summary

Cloud Security, Risk, and Compliance: Managing Security in the Cloud Era

Course: 1 Hour, 38 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Information Technology (IT) Security
• Cloud Misconfigurations
• Unauthorized Access
• Lack of Security Strategy
• Limited Cloud Visibility
• Account Hijacking
• Insider Threats
• Distributed Denial of Service Attacks (DDoS)
• Insecure Interfaces and APIs
• Malware Infections
• Lack of IAM Controls
• Built-in Security Controls
• Cloud Security Breaches
• Cloud Security Planning
• Course Summary

Cloud Security, Risk, and Compliance: Risk & Compliance in the Cloud Era

Course: 1 Hour, 43 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Cloud Computing Risks
• Business Data Risks
• Cloud Service Vendor Risks
• Legal Risks
• Lack of Control Risks
• Availability Risks
• Lack of Training Risks
• Risk of Overspending
• Lack of Due Diligence
• Risk Management Framework
• Compliance in the Cloud Era
• Cloud Compliance Standards
• Compliance and Enforcement
• Decision Making and Compliance
• Course Summary

Cloud Computing for Decision Makers: Cloud Adoption

Course: 57 Minutes

• Course Overview
• Cloud Adoption Strategies
• Costs of Cloud Adoption
• Cloud Adoption Targets
• Automating IT Processes Using the Cloud
• Approaching Cloud Transformation
• The Cloud Adoption Framework Life Cycle
• Security Aspects of Cloud Adoption
• Cloud Adoption Patterns
• Course Summary

Assessment:

Final Exam: Cloud Computing for Decision-makers will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout the course.