AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Financial Services | 1-day course

Overview

On this accelerated AWS: AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Financial Services course you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help companies in the financial services industries (FSI) meet business objectives.

This courses explores the advantages and possibilities of cloud computing in banking, insurance, capital markets, payments, and financial technology. And addresses concepts such as security, fraud detection, analytics, and compliance to help facilitate discussions with line of business (LOB) professionals and executives.

This course is for business leaders who seek an overall understanding of the fundamental concepts of cloud computing. Learn how a cloud strategy can help you meet business objectives.

In this instructor-led course, you’ll explore the possibilities of cloud computing in banking, insurance, capital markets, payments, and financial technology. The course dives into the business value of the cloud through customer examples, exploring industry trends, and the Cloud Value Framework, which helps you understand the business value of building on AWS by assessing cost and value impact.

In just 1 day, you’ll also learn the role of information technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation . You’ll also learn:

The customer value proposition for using the cloud in the financial services industry (FSI)
The cloud business model Key FSI security practices of cloud computing
To explain the role of information technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation
To explain the customer value proposition for using the cloud in the financial services industry (FSI)
To define key characteristics of cloud computing
To explain the cloud business model
To identify key Financial Services Industry (FSI) security practices of cloud computing
To frame the cloud business value using the Cloud Value Framework

At the end of this course, you’ll achieve your AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Financial Services certification.

Through Firebrand’s Lecture | Lab | Review methodology, you’ll get certified at twice the speed of the traditional training and get access to courseware, learn from certified instructors, and train in a distraction-free environment.

Audience

This course is ideal for:

Line of Business (LoB) owners
IT leaders Executives

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Benefits

Seven reasons why you should sit your course with Firebrand Training

Two options of training. Choose between residential classroom-based, or online courses
You'll be certified fast. With us, you’ll be trained in record time
Our course is all-inclusive. A one-off fee covers all course materials, exams**, accommodation* and meals*. No hidden extras.
Pass the first time or train again for free. This is our guarantee. We’re confident you’ll pass your course the first time. But if not, come back within a year and only pay for accommodation, exams and incidental costs
You’ll learn more. A day with a traditional training provider generally runs from 9 am – 5 pm, with a nice long break for lunch. With Firebrand Training you’ll get at least 12 hours/day of quality learning time, with your instructor
You’ll learn faster. Chances are, you’ll have a different learning style to those around you. We combine visual, auditory and tactile styles to deliver the material in a way that ensures you will learn faster and more easily
You’ll be studying with the best. We’ve been named in the Training Industry’s “Top 20 IT Training Companies of the Year” every year since 2010. As well as winning many more awards, we’ve trained and certified over 135,000 professionals

* For residential training only. Doesn't apply for online courses
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts

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Curriculum

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 FSI 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

Exam Track

At the end of this accelerated course, you’ll achieve your AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Financial Services certification.

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

What's Included

Your accelerated course includes:

Accommodation *
Meals, unlimited snacks, beverages, tea and coffee *
On-site exams **
Exam vouchers **
Practice tests **
Certification Guarantee ***
Courseware
Up-to 12 hours of instructor-led training each day
24-hour lab access
Digital courseware **

* For residential training only. Accommodation is included from the night before the course starts. This doesn't apply for online courses.
** Some exceptions apply. Please refer to the Exam Track or speak with our experts
*** Pass first time or train again free as many times as it takes, unlimited for 1 year. Just pay for accommodation, exams, and incidental costs.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this accelerated course.

Unsure whether you meet the prerequisites? Don’t worry. Your training consultant will discuss your background with you to understand if this course is right for you.

Reviews

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"The trainer was absolutely fantastic. The course materials was explained to point and easily understood. All questions answered I had. I am feeling extremely confident of passing the exam and being certified."
Peter Royle, Lineage Logistics. (29/4/2024 (Monday) to 2/5/2024 (Thursday))

"It was a great week worth of training. Very intense course so not for the faint of heart! If you do decide to do a course here, be prepared but be excited. It's a great place to learn these courses and appreciate my instructor and everyone for making it a great experience!"
Robert Sizeland, Rhino Analytics. (29/4/2024 (Monday) to 2/5/2024 (Thursday))

"Good trainer. Course has a lot of content but trainer did well to make it entertaining."
Uchenna Onyia. (8/3/2024 (Friday) to 10/3/2024 (Sunday))

"Intensive course with good content"
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"Very in-depth knowledge of the trainer made the course enjoyable"
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Course Dates

Start	Finish	Status	Location
19/2/2024 (Monday)	19/2/2024 (Monday)	Finished - Leave feedback	-
24/6/2024 (Monday)	24/6/2024 (Monday)	Wait list	Nationwide
5/8/2024 (Monday)	5/8/2024 (Monday)	Limited availability	Nationwide
16/9/2024 (Monday)	16/9/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
28/10/2024 (Monday)	28/10/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide
9/12/2024 (Monday)	9/12/2024 (Monday)	Open	Nationwide

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