- Understand the key elements and principles of the FinOps framework.
- Analyze cloud usage and costs through effective data ingestion, cost allocation, and reporting.
- Quantify business value with skills in planning, estimating, forecasting, and budgeting.
- Optimize cloud usage and costs by implementing strategies for workload and rate optimization.
- Manage the FinOps practice, including operations, governance, and education.
- Explore FinOps certifications and understand the next steps for professional development.
Overview
Welcome to FinOps Fundamentals, an essential course designed to equip you with the foundational knowledge and skills to navigate the increasingly complex landscape of cloud financial management. In this course, you will explore the FinOps framework, which integrates financial accountability into the cloud’s operational model. Through a comprehensive curriculum, you will learn about key elements of FinOps, including its lifecycle phases, principles, and the importance of collaboration and accountability among various personas involved in cloud operations. This course will provide practical insights into managing cloud costs effectively while maximizing business value.
As you progress through the modules, you will delve into critical FinOps domains such as cloud usage and cost analysis, quantifying business value, and optimizing cloud expenditures. You will also gain an understanding of managing the FinOps practice, including cloud policies, governance, and the tools necessary to facilitate effective financial operations. By the end of this course, you will be well-prepared to apply FinOps principles in real-world scenarios and take the next steps toward certification in this vital area of IT financial management.
