• Estimate cloud workload costs
• Activity 2.1: Build and refine a cost estimate
• Budget and forecast cloud costs
• Improve cloud financial predictability

• KPIs and unit metrics
• Cost visibility and monitoring
• Demonstration 3.1: Tools for cost visibility, tools for cost monitoring
• Cost allocation and accountability
• Cost allocation building blocks

• Usage optimizations
• Commitment-based purchase options
• Activity 4.1: Cost optimization

• Organizational change for CFM
• Organization models for CFM
• Activity 5.1: Organizational models
• Establish a cost-aware organizational culture
• Governance, control, and agility
• AWS governance and control building blocks
• Automated-based governance using AWS services

• Keys to financial innovation
• Financial transformation
• Activity 6.1: Solutions for financial innovation

• Module resources
• Next steps

A: This training is suitable for finance professionals, including financial analysts, controllers, finance managers, CFOs, and anyone involved in financial operations and decision-making within organizations. It is designed to provide finance professionals with the understanding and tools to leverage the cloud for financial data management, analysis, and reporting.

A: The training covers a wide range of topics, including an introduction to cloud computing, AWS services relevant to finance, financial data management and storage on AWS, cost optimization strategies, data analytics and reporting, compliance considerations, and leveraging machine learning for financial forecasting. The training also explores real-world use cases and best practices for finance teams in the cloud.

A: While basic familiarity with cloud computing concepts can be beneficial, no technical background is required for this training. The program is designed to provide finance professionals with a practical understanding of how to leverage cloud technologies without requiring extensive technical knowledge.

A: The training equips finance professionals with the skills and knowledge to harness the power of cloud computing and AWS services for financial operations. It enables you to optimize financial processes, improve cost management, and leverage data analytics to drive better financial insights and decision-making. This expertise positions you as a valuable asset to your organization and enhances your career prospects within the finance field.

A: Yes, we offer online training options for this training.

A: The training empowers finance professionals within your organization to leverage cloud computing and AWS services for enhanced financial operations.