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Introduction to FinOps Training Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction to FinOps

  • What is FinOps?
  • Why FinOps?
  • Real-Time Reporting
  • Role of Each Team in FinOps

Module 2: Language of FinOps and Cloud

  • Common Lexicon
  • Cloud Language Versus Business Language
  • Creating a Babel Fish Between DevOps and Finance Teams

Module 3: FinOps Lifecycle

  • Principles of FinOps
  • FinOps Lifecycle

Module 4: Allocation

  • Why Allocation Matters?
  • Chargeback Versus Showback
  • Amortization
  • Creating Goodwill and Auditability with Accounting
  • Going Beyond Cloud with the TBM Taxonomy

Module 5: Tags, Labels, and Accounts

  • Cost Allocation Using Tag and Hierarchy-Based Approaches
  • Using Tags for Billing
  • Getting Started Early with Tagging
  • Picking the Right Number of Tags
  • Working Within Tag/Label Restrictions
  • Maintaining Tag Hygiene
  • Reporting on Tag Performance

Module 6: Optimize Phase

  • Adjusting to Hit Goals
  • Usage Optimization
  • Rate Optimization
  • Paying Less with Reserved Instances and Committed Use Discounts
  • RI and CUD Strategies

Module 7: Automating Cost Management

  • What’s the Goal of Automation?
  • Automation Tools
  • Automation Working Together
  • Safety and Security
  • Usage Reduction

Module 8: FinOps for the Container World

  • Move to Container Orchestration
  • Container FinOps Lifecycle
    • Container Inform Phase
    • Container Optimize Phase
    • Container Operate Phase

Module 9: Managing to Unit Economics: FinOps Nirvana

  • Metrics as the Foundation of Unit Economics
  • Coming Back to the Iron Triangle
  • Activity-Based Costing
  • What’s Missing from the Equation?

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Who should attend this Introduction to FinOps Training Course?

The Introduction to FinOps Training Course in Columbia is designed for professionals across various sectors who want to gain a comprehensive understanding of Financial Operations and its principles and practices. This FinOps Certification is valuable for a diverse range of professionals including:

  • IT Managers
  • Business Analysts
  • Cloud Architects
  • Operations Managers
  • Product Managers
  • Cloud Cost Analysts
  • Cloud Administrators

Prerequisites of the Introduction to FinOps Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for the FinOps Certification Training. However, delegates with a basic understanding of cloud computing concepts will fully engage with the training material.

Introduction to FinOps Training Course Overview

The Introduction to FinOps Certification in Columbia is a comprehensive course designed to provide  delegates with foundational knowledge and skills in Financial Operations. It is an operational framework and cultural practice which maximizes the business value of cloud. Understanding FinOps helps in timely data-driven decision making and creates financial accountability through collaboration between business teams, finance and engineering. .

Understanding FinOps is essential for professionals in Columbia involved in cloud cost optimization. They should aim to master this subject to ensure cost-effective cloud usage, budget control, and financial transparency. This course's relevance lies in its ability to empower delegates with the expertise to understand the financial complexities of cloud services.

This 1-day FinOps Certification offered by The Knowledge Academy in Columbia covers the fundamentals of FinOps including cloud cost management, cost allocation, budgeting, and cloud financial governance. This Accounting and Finance Certification ensures that the delegates can confidently apply FinOps principles in their professional roles.

Course Objectives

  • To understand the fundamentals of FinOps
  • To learn cloud cost tracking and analysis techniques
  • To develop budgeting and forecasting skills for cloud spending
  • To implement costoptimization strategies in cloud environments
  • To foster a cost-conscious culture for efficient resource management

Upon completing the Introduction to FinOps Course in the United States, delegates will benefit from enhanced knowledge and practical skills in FinOps and cloud cost management. They will be well-equipped with the knowledge to understand and implement FinOps principles, optimize cloud costs, and promote financial accountability within their organizations.

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What’s included in this Introduction to FinOps Training Course?

  • World-Class Training Sessions from Experienced Instructors
  • Introduction to FinOps Certificate
  • Digital Delegate Pack

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Columbia is a community based in Maryland, USA. It is in Howard County and has a population of around 100,000 people. It is repeatedly voted as one of the ‘best places to live in America’ by CCN Money. There are a range of public schools in Columbia, the majority of which are operated by Howard County Public School System. The high schools include Hammond High School and River Hill High School. There are no traditional universities or colleges in Columbia but there is a community college; Howard Community College and several further education establishments have facilities in the area such as University of Phoenix and American Career Institute. Howard Community College was established in 1966 and enrols around 28,000 students a year. It offers programs over a range of seven academic subjects; arts and humanities, business and computers, workforce development, languages, health sciences, mathematics, science and engineering and teacher education. The unemployment rate in Columbia is at 4.7%. This has improved slightly since last year’s rate of 5.5%.

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FinOps (Financial Operations) is an operational framework and cultural practice which maximizes the business value of cloud as well as enables timely data-driven decision making and creates financial accountability through collaboration between business, finance and engineering teams.
With the changing finance landscape, FinOps standardizes your accounting processes by conducting data backed financial planning and implementing financial governance in cross functional teams.
With a certification in FinOps, delegates can analyze and define the cloud spending of an organization potentially leading to cost savings. Understanding its principles allows individuals to better budget management, determine tools suitable for cloud providers, comprehend how cloud spending may boost revenue and understand cloud computing.
There are no formal prerequisites for the Introduction to FinOps Certification Course.
This course comes with valuable training sessions led by experienced instructors, a digital delegate pack and a certificate upon completion.
The duration of the course is 1 day.
Yes, you will receive a certificate upon completing this course.
A certificate in this course can lead to numerous career opportunities including Cloud Computing, Cost Analyst, Cloud Consultant, Cloud Engineer, etc.
The Knowledge Academy in Columbia is at the forefront of providing world-class training sessions and globally acknowledged certifications which can improve your career prospects. We are leading training providers who can cater to all your course requests and guide you to success on your professional journey.
The training fees for Introduction to FinOps Trainingin Columbia starts from $1295
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