AMA07 – AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders
AMA07 - AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders
Course description
In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help companies meet business objectives. It explores the advantages and possibilities of cloud computing. It also introduces addresses concepts such as security and compliance to help facilitate better discussions with line of business (LOB) professionals and executives.
Activities
This course includes presentations, case studies, role play, group exercises, and knowledge checks.
Course objectives
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
Intended audience
This course is intended for:
Line of Business (LoB) owners and executives
Prerequisites
We recommend that attendees of this course have:
No prior IT experience or cloud experience is required.
Course outline
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