ACTIVITIES

This course includes presentations, case studies, role play, group exercises, and knowledge checks.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

In this course, you will learn to:

• Explain the role of information technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation
• Explain the customer value proposition for using the cloud across industries
• Define key characteristics of cloud computing
• Explain the cloud business model
• Identify key security practices of cloud computing
• Frame the cloud business value using the Cloud Value Framework

INTENDED AUDIENCE

This course is intended for:

• Line of Business (LoB) owners and executives

PREREQUISITES

We recommend that attendees of this course have:

• No prior IT experience or cloud experience is required.

COURSE OUTLINE

Module 1: Course Introduction

Module 2: Information Technology for Business Transformation

• Role of IT in an organization for business transformation
• Brief history of IT
• Legacy approach to IT
• What drives customers to move from traditional infrastructure to the cloud

Module 3: Cloud Computing

• Define cloud computing
• Key characteristics of cloud technology
• The cloud business model
• Key security practices within the cloud

Module 4: Business Value of the Cloud

• The customer value proposition
• Identify who is using cloud computing
• Industry trends
• Customer examples

Module 5: The Cloud Value Framework

• Introduction to the Cloud Value Framework
• Cost Savings
• Staff Productivity
• Operational Resilience
• Business Agility

Module 6: Business Value Activity

• Using a fictional customer case study, we review and apply lessons learned from the course