Finops Simplified: Path To Certified Practitioner + 100 Q&A

Three-Tiered Learning Journey: From Basics to Mastery - 100 Comprehensive Questions Included

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.