Cloud Computing for Executives Course

Course Code: IN 1006
Course Abstract: The latest trend that is sweeping the industry is cloud computing.  Organizations of all shapes and sizes are pondering the implications of the cloud upon their enterprises.  This course will give an overview of how cloud computing has the potential to upend the software industry entirely, as applications are purchased, licensed and run over the network instead of a user's desktop.
Audience: This course is designed for individuals who are the general audience including business and technology team leadership.
Duration: 5 hours
Learning Outcomes:

Upon completion of this course, the participant will be able to:

> Get a business overview of cloud computing
> Know value proposition
> Have real world case study analysis
> Learn about the risks and opportunities, adoption strategies, and next steps

Course Topics:

Information Technology in the Modern Enterprise
Objectives
Enterprise landscape
The state of IT
Opportunities and challenges
Cloud Computing 101
Business in the Cloud
Summary

The Cloud Value Proposition
Objectives
The Cloud Value Framework
Typical Business Cases
Business Case #1
Business Case #2
Business Case #3
Emerging Business Cases
Potential Business Case #1
Potential Business Case #2
Summary

Real World Case Studies
Objectives
Case Study – Amazon
Problem Domain
Cloud Value for Amazon
Results
Case Study – Google Apps
Problem Domain
Cloud Value for Google
Results
Case Study – SalesForce.com
Problem Domain
Cloud Value for SalesForce
Results
Case Study – TuneCore
Problem Domain
Cloud Value for TuneCore
Results
Case Study – Pitney Bowes
Problem Domain
Cloud Value for Pitney Bowes
Results
Summary

Opportunities and Risks
Objectives
Understanding Cloud Types
Data Clouds
Service Clouds
Interface Clouds
Understanding Cloud Scope
Public clouds
Opportunities and Risks
Private clouds
Opportunities and Risks
Hybrid Clouds
Opportunities and Risks
Evaluating Cloud Potential
Summary

Cloud Adoption Strategies
Objectives
Pragmatic Adoption
Wholesale Adoption
Wholesale Pros/Cons
Layered Adoption
Layered Pros/Cons
Opportunistic Adoption
Opportunistic Pros/Cons
Selective Adoption
Selective Pros/Cons
Selecting a Strategy
Summary

Next Steps
Objectives
Potential for Cloud
Cloud Computing Risks
Evaluating the Cloud
Pragmatic Adoption
Actions and Next Steps
Summary

Appendix A – Cloud Computing Glossary
Appendix B – Cloud Computing Roadmap

Prerequisites: None
Note: All fields are required
At the present time we do not offer training for individuals or groups less then 6 individuals. We apologize for any inconvenience.


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