AWS for Business Leaders Overview
This AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders training course teaches attendees the fundamentals of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help them meet their business objectives. This AWS course introduces AWS security and compliance features to help facilitate better discussions about cloud security among line of business (LOB) professionals and executives.
Accelebrate is an AWS Training Partner (ATP) and this hands-on official AWS Classroom Training course is taught by an accredited Amazon Authorized Instructor (AAI).
Location and Pricing
This course is taught as a private, live online class for teams of 3 or more. All our courses are hands-on, instructor-led, and tailored to fit your group’s goals and needs. Most Accelebrate classes can be flexibly scheduled for your group, including delivery in half-day segments across a week or set of weeks. To receive a customized proposal and price quote for online corporate training, please contact us.
In addition, some courses are available as live, instructor-led training from one of our partners.
Objectives
- 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
No prior experience is presumed.
Outline
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Information Technology for Business Transformation
- Role of IT in an organization for business transformation
- A brief history of IT
- The legacy approach to IT
- What drives customers to move from traditional infrastructure to the cloud
Cloud Computing
- Define cloud computing
- Key characteristics of cloud technology
- The cloud business model
- Key security practices within the cloud
Business Value of the Cloud
- The customer value proposition
- Identify who is using cloud computing
- Industry trends
- Customer examples
The Cloud Value Framework
- Introduction to the Cloud Value Framework
- Cost Savings
- Staff Productivity
- Operational Resilience
- Business Agility
Business Value Activity
- Using a fictional customer case study, we review and apply lessons learned from the course
Training Materials
All AWS Media Services training students receive comprehensive courseware.
Software Requirements
A modern web browser and an Internet connection that allows connections by SSH or Remote Desktop (RDP) into AWS virtual machines.
