The cloud has become a vital component for business as technology becomes embedded in modern life. Every leader needs to understand the cloud and how it operates as well as the potential dangers and pitfalls associated with cloud computing. Knowledgeable monitoring and maintenance can be the difference between the success and failure of the technology’s use.

With our The Cloud and Business course, participants will discover the specifics of how the cloud can be a useful business tool. With a clear understanding of the cloud, participants will be able to make the best decisions for their customers and business.

Completing this course will confer 2 CPD Credits towards internationally recognised Continuous Professional Development Requirements within organisations operating this kind of staff development methodology.

Course Outline

Module One: Getting Started

• Workshop Objectives

Module Two: The Cloud

• Definition, History & Current Uses
• Trends
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Three: Models for Business

• Software & Platforms as a Service
• Infrastructure as a Service
• Other Options
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Four: Advantages

• Data Center Finances
• Labor Finances
• Productivity & Ease of Use
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Five: Address Risks

• Assessment
• Prioritize Concerns & Address Risks
• Focus on Success
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Six: Security

• Understand Weaknesses
• Breaches
• Identity Management
• Strategies
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Seven: Device Management

• Devices that Can Connect
• Desktops
• Benefits
• Monitoring
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Eight: Service Oriented Architecture

• Definition
• With the Cloud
• Services
• Benefits to the Business
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Nine: Business Processes

• Scale Applications
• Web-Based
• Examples
• Predictions
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Ten: Standards

• Best Practices
• Organizational Standards
• Standards in the Cloud
• Interoperability and Integration
• Case Study
• Review Questions

Module Eleven: Monitoring

• Governance
• Measure Performance
• Methods of Measurement
• Monitor Services
• Case Study
• Review Questions