Finops Simplified Path To Certified Practitioner + 100 Q&A

What you'll learn
Gain a holistic grasp of FinOps, mastering its principles, practices, and components for effective cloud financial management
Acquire practical skills in cloud cost management, optimizing spends to ensure every cloud dollar drives maximum value
Equip students to enhance tech-finance collaboration, promoting accountability, transparency, and continuous optimization in organizations.
Ready for FinOps Certification with 150+ questions: Equip students to confidently pursue the Certified Practitioner status in cloud finance
Requirements
the course is designed to be accessible even for those with minimal exposure to cloud computing or finance
Description
Welcome to "FinOps Simplified: Path to Certified Practitioner", a meticulously designed course that takes you on a transformative journey through the world of Financial Operations. Whether you're a novice seeking foundational knowledge or a professional aiming for advanced expertise, this course offers a comprehensive approach to mastering FinOps.Key Features:Three-Tiered Structure: Our course is structured in three distinct levels, ensuring a progressive learning experience. Begin with the essentials, delve into intermediate topics, and finally, challenge yourself with advanced concepts.Practical Insights: Beyond theoretical understanding, gain hands-on experience with real-world case studies and many examples.100 Comprehensive Questions: Test your knowledge and ensure your readiness for the FinOps Certified Practitioner exam. Our quizzes, spread across the course, are designed to reinforce learning and boost confidence.Certification Pathway: This course not only equips you with FinOps knowledge but also sets you on the path to becoming a certified practitioner. With our resources and your dedication, certification is within reach.Embark on this enlightening journey and equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and confidence to excel in the dynamic world of Financial Operations. Whether you're looking to enhance your career or spearhead transformations within your organization, "FinOps Simplified" is your ultimate guide.
Overview
Section 1: Level 1 - Introduction to FinOps
Lecture 1 Introduction
Lecture 2 What is FinOps?
Lecture 3 The Importance of FinOps in the Cloud Era
Lecture 4 A Brief History and Evolution of FinOps
Lecture 5 FinOps vs. Traditional IT Financial Management
Lecture 6 Key Principles and Tenets of FinOps
Section 2: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
Lecture 7 Introduction
Lecture 8 Basic Concepts of Cloud Computing
Lecture 9 Cloud Spending Models: CapEx vs. OpEx
Lecture 10 Financial Benefits and Challenges of Cloud
Lecture 11 The Role of FinOps in Cloud Economics
Section 3: The Three Phases of FinOps
Lecture 12 Introduction
Lecture 13 Inform: Introduction to Cost and Usage Visibility
Lecture 14 Optimize: How to Optimize Cloud Costs
Lecture 15 Operate: Integrating Financial Management into Daily Operations
Section 4: Tools and Techniques in the FinOps Arsenal
Lecture 16 Introduction
Lecture 17 Introduction to Main Tools Used in FinOps
Lecture 18 Key Metrics to Monitor and Manage Cloud Costs
Lecture 19 Techniques for Continuous Optimization
Section 5: The Culture and Communication in FinOps
Lecture 20 Bridging the Tech-Finance Gap
Lecture 21 Promoting a Culture of Financial Accountability
Section 6: Case Study: TechFusion's Journey with FinOps
Lecture 22 Introduction
Lecture 23 Background
Lecture 24 The Challenge
Lecture 25 The FinOps Intervention
Lecture 26 The Outcome
Lecture 27 Lessons Learned
Section 7: Level 1 Final Review - 20 Key Questions from the Latest Chapters
Lecture 28 Final Review
Section 8: Level 2 - Deep Dive into Cloud Financial Management
Lecture 29 Starting Level 2
Lecture 30 Introduction
Lecture 31 Deep Dive into Right-Sizing
Lecture 32 Mastering Reserved and Spot Instances
Lecture 33 Cost Analysis Techniques
Section 9: Level 2 - Automation in FinOps
Lecture 34 Introduction
Lecture 35 Automation Scripts and Tools
Lecture 36 Policy-Driven Cost Management
Lecture 37 Dynamic Scalability and Cost Implications
Section 10: Level 2 - Data-Driven Decision Making in FinOps
Lecture 38 Introduction
Lecture 39 Harnessing Cloud Analytics
Lecture 40 Predictive Analysis for Cost Forecasting
Lecture 41 Data Visualization for Stakeholder Communication
Section 11: Level 2 - Advanced Cost Optimization Strategies
Lecture 42 Introduction
Lecture 43 Rightsizing Resources
Lecture 44 Reserved Instances and Savings Plans
Lecture 45 Advanced Spot and Hybrid Cloud Strategies
Lecture 46 Holistic Cost Management with Multi-Cloud Approaches
Section 12: Level 2 - Building a FinOps-Centric Organizational Culture
Lecture 47 Introduction
Lecture 48 Training and Upskilling for a FinOps Future
Lecture 49 Championing FinOps Advocacy and Champions Program
Lecture 50 Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement
Section 13: Level 2 - Advanced FinOps Tools
Lecture 51 Introduction
Lecture 52 Integrated Cloud Cost Management Platforms
Lecture 53 Advanced Forecasting Tools
Lecture 54 The Interplay of People, Process, and Technology
Lecture 55 Rightsizing and Optimization Tools
Section 14: Level 2 - Advanced FinOps Techniques
Lecture 56 Introduction
Lecture 57 Integrating FinOps with DevOps and CI/CD
Lecture 58 Advanced Cost Allocation and Chargeback Methods
Lecture 59 Advanced Reporting and Dashboards
Section 15: Level 2 - Case Studies and Real-World Applications of FinOps
Lecture 60 Introduction
Lecture 61 Tech Giant's Journey to FinOps Excellence
Lecture 62 E-commerce Platform's Scalability with FinOps
Lecture 63 Healthcare Provider's Compliance and Cost Balancing Act
Lecture 64 Startup's Agile Approach with FinOps
Lecture 65 ABC Company's Shift to Predictive Cost Management
Section 16: Level 2 - Preparing for the Future of FinOps
Lecture 66 Introduction
Lecture 67 The Future Landscape of Cloud Finance
Lecture 68 AI and Machine Learning: The Next Frontier in FinOps
Lecture 69 Thriving in a Multi-cloud World
Lecture 70 Embracing the Future
Section 17: Level 2 Final Review - 20 Key Questions
Lecture 71 Final review
Lecture 72 End Level 2
Section 18: Level 3 - Introduction to FinOps Maturity Levels
Lecture 73 Starting Level 3
Lecture 74 Introduction
Lecture 75 Introduction to FinOps Maturity Levels
Lecture 76 The "Crawl" Stage
Lecture 77 The "Walk" Stage
Lecture 78 The "Run" Stage
Lecture 79 Transitioning Between Stages
Section 19: Level 3 - Exploring FinOps Domains and Capabilities
Lecture 80 Introduction
Lecture 81 Introduction to FinOps Domains
Lecture 82 Core FinOps Domains
Lecture 83 Introduction to FinOps Capabilities
Lecture 84 Key Capabilities in Each Domain
Lecture 85 The Synergy between Domains and Capabilities
Lecture 86 Implementing FinOps Capabilities
Lecture 87 Real-world Application: Case Study
Lecture 88 Conclusion
Section 20: Level 3 - FinOps Personas and Their Roles
Lecture 89 Introduction
Lecture 90 The Central FinOps Personas
Lecture 91 Interactions Among the Personas
Lecture 92 The Expanding Circle of FinOps Personas
Lecture 93 The Importance of Collaboration
Lecture 94 Case Study: ABC Tech's Persona-Centric Approach
Section 21: Level 3 - FinOps Phases and Their Application
Lecture 95 Introduction
Lecture 96 Inform Phase: Gaining Visibility
Lecture 97 Optimize Phase: Refining Cloud Expenditures
Lecture 98 Operate Phase: Integrating FinOps into Daily Operations
Lecture 99 Transitioning Between Phases
Lecture 100 Case Study: XYZ Corp's Phased FinOps Approach
Section 22: Level 3 - FinOps Principles - The Guiding Pillars
Lecture 101 Introduction
Lecture 102 Team Collaboration Over Silos and Hierarchies
Lecture 103 Empowerment Over Gatekeeping
Lecture 104 Transparency Over Ambiguity
Lecture 105 Continuous Improvement Over Set-and-Forget
Lecture 106 Case Study: ABC Tech's Embrace of FinOps Principles
Section 23: Level 3 - FinOps Personas - The Key Players
Lecture 107 Introduction
Lecture 108 Cloud Financial Administrator
Lecture 109 Cloud Architect
Lecture 110 Operations Lead
Lecture 111 Business Unit Manager
Lecture 112 Case Study: XYZ Corp's Persona Integration
Section 24: Level 3 - FinOps Phases - Structuring the Journey
Lecture 113 Introduction
Lecture 114 Inform Phase
Lecture 115 Optimize Phase
Lecture 116 Operate Phase
Lecture 117 Case Study: ABC Tech's Phase-wise Approach
Section 25: Level 3 - Guiding Principles of FinOps
Lecture 118 Introduction
Lecture 119 Collaboration across Teams
Lecture 120 Empower Decision Makers
Lecture 121 Accountability and Ownership
Lecture 122 Transparency and Visibility
Lecture 123 Continuous Improvement
Lecture 124 Data-driven Decisions
Lecture 125 Case Study: XYZ Corp's Adoption of FinOps Principles
Section 26: Level 3 Final Review - 30 Key Questions
Lecture 126 Final review
Lecture 127 Congratulations
In essence, the course caters to anyone interested in mastering the financial aspects of cloud computing, ensuring efficient spend, and fostering collaboration between tech and finance teams,For instance: IT Professionals, Financial Professionals, Business Decision-Makers, Cloud Consultants and Advisors, Students and Academics, Project Managers.