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Cloud Computing Fundamentals for Managers Training Course

Explains cloud service and deployment models, costs, risks and benefits in plain terms so managers can make informed cloud adoption decisions.

CLCO · Cloud Computing & Cloud ArchitectureAll Levels#2506ClassroomEnglish , Arabic
Duration
5 Days
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Sectors:Information Technology & CybersecurityCategories:Cloud Computing & Cloud Architecture

Course Overview

This practical management-focused course provides a clear understanding of cloud computing concepts, technologies, service models, deployment approaches, and their strategic implications for organisations. It is designed to help managers make informed technology decisions without requiring advanced technical expertise. The programme explores cloud infrastructure, software and platform services, public, private, and hybrid cloud environments, cloud migration, scalability, availability, security, governance, cost management, and operational considerations. Participants will examine how cloud adoption can support business agility, digital transformation, service continuity, and organisational growth. Through practical business scenarios, cloud architecture discussions, decision-making exercises, and case studies, participants will develop the ability to evaluate cloud opportunities, assess risks and costs, communicate effectively with technical teams and vendors, and contribute to cloud strategy and investment decisions.

Learning Objectives

  • Explain the fundamental concepts, characteristics, and business value of cloud computing.
  • Evaluate cloud service models and deployment approaches according to organisational requirements.
  • Assess the strategic benefits and limitations of cloud adoption.
  • Analyse infrastructure, platform, and software cloud services from a management perspective.
  • Evaluate cloud migration options and organisational readiness.
  • Assess cloud security, privacy, compliance, and governance considerations.
  • Analyse cloud costs, pricing structures, resource utilisation, and financial implications.
  • Evaluate scalability, availability, resilience, and business continuity considerations.
  • Strengthen decision-making when selecting cloud services, providers, and deployment models.
  • Improve collaboration between business managers, IT teams, cloud specialists, and service providers.
  • Assess operational and organisational risks associated with cloud adoption.
  • Develop a practical framework for supporting cloud strategy, investment, and implementation decisions.

Who Should Attend

This programme is designed for managers, department heads, business leaders, IT managers, digital transformation professionals, project managers, and decision-makers who need to understand cloud computing and its organisational implications. It is also suitable for finance, procurement, risk, compliance, operations, and business professionals involved in technology investment, vendor selection, digital transformation, or cloud-related decision-making. The programme is particularly relevant to managers in government entities, financial institutions, healthcare organisations, energy companies, large corporations, and other organisations evaluating or expanding their use of cloud technologies.

Learning Outcomes

  • Explain the core concepts and terminology used in cloud computing.
  • Distinguish between major cloud service and deployment models.
  • Evaluate cloud solutions according to business, operational, and strategic requirements.
  • Assess organisational readiness for cloud adoption and migration.
  • Analyse the business implications of moving applications and services to the cloud.
  • Evaluate cloud security, privacy, compliance, and governance requirements.
  • Interpret cloud pricing structures and assess major cost drivers.
  • Assess scalability, availability, resilience, and continuity requirements.
  • Compare cloud provider and solution options using structured decision criteria.
  • Identify key operational, financial, security, and organisational risks.
  • Improve communication and decision-making between business and technical stakeholders.
  • Develop a practical cloud adoption and management framework for an organisation.

Course Outline

Day 1

Cloud Computing Fundamentals & Business Value

  • Cloud computing concepts and characteristics
  • Evolution from traditional IT infrastructure to cloud environments
  • Cloud terminology and core technologies
  • Infrastructure, platform, and software services
  • Public, private, hybrid, and multi-cloud environments
  • Cloud resource pooling and on-demand services
  • Scalability, elasticity, availability, and resilience
  • Business drivers for cloud adoption
  • Opportunities and limitations of cloud computing
  • Practical Application: Assessing cloud opportunities for a business scenario
Day 2

Cloud Services, Architecture & Provider Selection

  • Cloud service models and business use cases
  • Core cloud infrastructure components
  • Compute, storage, networking, and database services
  • Cloud application and platform services
  • Basic cloud architecture concepts
  • Selecting appropriate cloud deployment approaches
  • Evaluating cloud providers and service offerings
  • Service-level agreements and provider responsibilities
  • Vendor management and third-party considerations
  • Practical Application: Cloud solution and provider evaluation exercise
Day 3

Cloud Migration, Security & Governance

  • Cloud migration concepts and strategic approaches
  • Assessing application and infrastructure readiness
  • Migration planning and prioritisation
  • Migration risks and operational challenges
  • Cloud security responsibilities
  • Identity, access, data protection, and security controls
  • Privacy and regulatory considerations
  • Cloud governance policies and accountability
  • Business continuity and disaster recovery
  • Practical Application: Developing a cloud migration readiness assessment
Day 4

Cloud Financial Management & Operational Performance

  • Cloud pricing and consumption-based models
  • Major cloud cost drivers
  • Budgeting and financial planning for cloud services
  • Resource utilisation and cost optimisation
  • Monitoring cloud spending and financial performance
  • Operational management and service performance
  • Availability, resilience, and capacity considerations
  • Service-level performance and vendor management
  • Managing cloud-related operational risks
  • Practical Application: Cloud cost and operational performance analysis
Day 5

Cloud Strategy, Decision-Making & Implementation

  • Developing an organisational cloud strategy
  • Aligning cloud adoption with business objectives
  • Prioritising cloud initiatives and investments
  • Building the cloud business case
  • Managing organisational change and stakeholder expectations
  • Governance, accountability, and performance management
  • Cloud adoption risks and mitigation strategies
  • Measuring cloud value and business outcomes
  • Continuous improvement and cloud maturity
  • Final Workshop: Developing an Integrated Cloud Adoption & Management Roadmap

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Doha · 16 – 20 Aug 2027 · Classroom

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