The AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course is tailored specifically for finance experts looking to navigate and leverage the AWS Cloud for financial operations and innovation. This in-depth training provides participants with the knowledge and hands-on skills needed to manage cloud cost structures, implement financial governance, and drive financial transformation using AWS services.

The course covers key areas such as:

• Cost Estimation: Understanding how to accurately estimate the cost of AWS workloads to improve forecasting and budgeting.
• Cost Visibility and Monitoring: Gaining real-time insights into cloud expenditures through AWS-native tools and dashboards.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs): Identifying and tracking the most relevant financial metrics to monitor cost performance and efficiency.
• Cost Allocation and Accountability: Implementing clear accountability and chargeback mechanisms across departments or teams.
• Usage Optimization: Applying cost optimization strategies to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Commitment-Based Purchasing: Exploring options like Reserved Instances and Savings Plans to maximize cost savings.
• Cloud Financial Management (CFM): Building organizational structures and change management strategies to support a strong cloud financial practice.
• Governance and Control: Establishing guardrails for cloud spend while maintaining agility.
• Financial Transformation: Driving innovation in financial operations by leveraging cloud-native services and models.

By the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Estimate and forecast AWS cloud costs accurately
• Design and implement cloud budgets using AWS tools
• Identify and use KPIs and unit metrics for cost accountability
• Monitor and analyze cloud spending through real-time dashboards
• Allocate and assign costs effectively across organizational units
• Optimize usage to reduce unnecessary spend
• Utilize AWS purchasing options for long-term cost efficiency
• Lead organizational change in support of cloud financial management
• Balance governance and agility in cloud operations
• Drive financial transformation through innovative AWS solutions

This course provides finance professionals with the skills needed to manage cloud economics effectively and transform financial operations in the AWS Cloud.

Course Prerequisites

To ensure success in this course, participants should meet the following prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of cloud computing concepts, particularly AWS
• Familiarity with financial principles and terms such as budgeting, forecasting, and analysis
• Experience in financial planning and operations within an organization
• Interest in how cloud computing impacts financial processes
• Willingness to engage in practical activities and case studies
• Access to a computer and a reliable internet connection for online sessions and AWS platform use

Note: No prior technical expertise in cloud computing is required—this course is designed to guide finance professionals through AWS from a financial perspective.

Target Audience

The AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course is ideal for individuals seeking to gain expertise in cloud financial management and AWS cost optimization, including:

• Chief Financial Officers (CFOs)
• Finance Managers
• Financial Analysts
• Accountants focused on IT/cloud services
• IT Financial Managers and Controllers
• Cloud Financial Analysts
• Cost Management Specialists
• Financial Planners and Analysts working with cloud budgets
• Pricing and Procurement Managers
• Risk Management Professionals considering cloud strategies
• Financial Operations Managers
• Financial Consultants advising on cloud cost models
• Corporate Finance Professionals
• Cloud Economists
• Business Managers overseeing cloud budgets
• Operations Managers responsible for financial governance
• Cloud Strategy Consultants

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Learning Objectives

After completing the AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course, learners will be able to:

• Estimate and refine AWS workload costs for accurate budgeting
• Create and manage cloud budgets and forecasts
• Identify, implement, and analyze cost-related KPIs and metrics
• Monitor cloud spend using AWS-native visibility tools
• Apply cost allocation models for accountability across teams
• Optimize AWS usage patterns to minimize unnecessary costs
• Leverage Reserved Instances and Savings Plans for financial efficiency
• Lead organizational change in support of Cloud Financial Management (CFM)
• Establish governance frameworks to manage spend while maintaining agility
• Transform financial processes using cloud-native tools and innovation