Technology is fast-paced, and cloud computing is evolving at a record speed. Unfortunately, even seasoned information technology workers can barely keep up with innovation in this space. Cloud Computing for Decision Makers is targeted at decision-makers and leaders, empowering participants to advance their enterprises' cloud initiatives. Learners will be able to define and describe the history of information technology leadership in the context of cloud computing. What's critical here is that the learner knows how to compare and contrast the older traditional ways of decision-making in preparation for their new cloud computing leadership role.

This LearningKit with more than 16 hours of learning is divided into three tracks:

Course content

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.