This course creates next-generation digital transformation leaders.
Course description
The Cloud Champion is designed to create and empower digital transformation leaders and help them become the driving force behind their company's success. Through this technology-neutral program, participants will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to lead their organization through the digital transformation process. The course covers topics such as cloud computing, data analytics, artificial intelligence, and digital security, equipping participants with the tools they need to become successful digital transformation leaders. With the help of experienced instructors and real-world case studies, participants will gain the confidence and know-how to be future-ready leaders.
Course details
CONTENT
The program has three distinct modules:
- 1. Understanding the new cloud Foundational concepts around the most recent cloud-related topics including Hybrid Cloud, Edge, Cloud-native, CloudOps, etc.
- 2. Managing the new cloud A checklist review of the most crucial aspects of a cloud-based environment including cloud security, architecture, workload management, SLAs, CSP vetting, etc.
- 3. Beyond cloud Use cases of leveraging a cloud environment to address organisational challenges including the us of AI/ML, and Blockchain
CURRICULUM
Day 1
- Instructor Introduction
- NIST Definition of Cloud Computing
- Key Cloud Computing Characteristics
- Cloud Computing Service Model
- IaaS
- PaaS
- SaaS
- Others
- Cloud Computing Deployment Models
- Public
- Private
- Community
- Hybrid
- Virtualization
- Compute
- Network
- Application
- Data
- IT Implementation Models
- Technology service consumption model
- Cloud FinOps
- Cloud Computing Strategy Options
- Aligning Cloud Computing with Business Requirements
- Supply Chain (API) Management
- Governance & Change Management
- Cloud Computing Transitions
- Architecting for Cloud Computing
Day 2
- Cloud Procurement
- Cloud Risk Assessment
- Cloud ROI Levers
- ROI Metrics
- Cloud Procurement Template
- Last Mile Connectivity Analysis
- Selecting The CSP
- Evaluating the CSA
- Data Management
- Policies
- Preservation and Redundancy
- Location
- Seizure
- Privacy
- Availability
- Key Security and Privacy Considerations
- Total Cost of Ownership
- Beyond Cloud
- API Management
- Big Data Analytics
- Blockchain
- E-Commerce
- Enterprise Collaboration
- Internet of Things
- Mobility
- Secure Data Management
- Developing cloud-based business/mission models
- Application Development Paradigm
- Business Case Template
- Digital Transformation Templates
- Keys to Success
DELIVERY
The program is a half-day session and can be attended both in-person and online. However, physical attendance entails a much richer experience. There is also a Q&A session at the end of the course which is only available to in-person attendees.
CERTIFICATION
All attendees (both in-person and online) will receive a certification of completion and will be awarded the Cloud Champion title. To retain the title, cloud champions will need to maintain a minimum of 12 Continuous Professional Education (CPE) scores throughout the year which is built into our bespoke Learning Management System (LMS). The scoring system is designed to keep cloud champions abreast of the latest developments within the cloud and digital transformation space without the need to dedicate too much of their already busy schedule to the continuous development.
BEST CANDIDATES
The program is NON-TECHNICAL and is best suited for individuals who would like to become digital transformation (DX) leaders or those who are already engaged in DX projects. Certifies cloud champions, having gone through our rigorous training, will be able to strategise and lead such projects. They will liaise with the internal management and relevant teams i.e. IT, Procurement, etc. and take the lead on the relationship with Cloud Service Providers (CSPs) i.e. SLA, CSP vetting, etc.