Empowering FinOps Professionals with Updated Cloud Financial Management Courses
At Amazon Web Services (AWS), our commitment to empowering the FinOps community remains resolute. Expanding beyond merely providing unparalleled cloud services, AWS is deeply invested in nurturing the professional growth and success of those managing financial operations in the cloud. Our enriched digital training portfolio aims to equip FinOps professionals with essential skills to drive cost optimization, establish governance frameworks, and clearly demonstrate the business value derived from cloud investments.
Today, we are thrilled to announce updates to the AWS Cloud Financial Management training curriculum, unveiling a specialized new course specifically addressing the burgeoning need for generative AI cost management.
Refreshed Cloud Financial Management Digital Training Courses
Last year, at the FinOps X Europe conference, AWS introduced four core digital training courses targeting Cloud Financial Management. These foundational modules enable professionals to familiarize themselves with crucial FinOps strategies, equipping them with cost optimization tactics for frequently employed AWS services. Over the past year, these courses have been updated, incorporating new capabilities and services into the AWS Cloud Financial Management portfolio, ensuring learners are equipped with the most current insights.
Here are the core courses available:
- AWS Skill Builder – CFM: FinOps Fundamentals & Strategies – Part 1 (1 HR)
- AWS Skill Builder – CFM: FinOps Fundamentals & Strategies – Part 2 (1 HR)
- AWS Skill Builder – Cost Optimization Solutions for FinOps – Part 1 (1 HR)
- AWS Skill Builder – Cost Optimization Solutions for FinOps – Part 2 (1 HR)
Introducing “Cloud Financial Management: FinOps for GenAI”
The dynamic evolution of generative AI necessitates tailored cost optimization strategies within organizations to harness the full potential of cloud investments. Our newest course, “Cloud Financial Management: FinOps for Generative AI,” addresses this critical need. It provides strategic insights into optimizing the costs associated with generative AI workloads, ensuring both performance and flexibility.
As generative AI establishes itself as a strategic differentiator across industries, understanding how to maximize its business value becomes imperative. This course serves to empower organizations with the knowledge to make informed decisions regarding AWS services, models, and pricing strategies tailored to their unique use cases.
Controlling and Optimizing Generative AI Workloads
Effective management of generative AI adoption demands specialized strategies for cost visibility, control, and optimization. This training module offers practical guidance for these nuanced aspects, allowing businesses to streamline costs while enhancing the business value of their generative AI investments.
Cloud Financial Management Digital Training Portfolio
With the introduction of “FinOps for GenAI,” AWS now offers a comprehensive suite of five training courses. These courses are meticulously designed to equip leaders, developers, and FinOps practitioners with critical Cloud Financial Management skills and best practices. They help in developing high-demand skillsets, enhancing organizational FinOps capabilities, and validating expertise across cost reporting, governance, and optimization domains.
Who Should Engage in These Trainings?
These courses cater to anyone interested in or responsible for managing organizational cloud spend. While there are no prerequisites, the courses are designed to accommodate both business-oriented and technical learners, allowing individuals to proceed at their own pace.
Access and Cost
All five courses are offered free of charge, available on AWS Skill Builder. Interested learners can search for “Cloud Financial Management” to access these resources or use direct links provided in the official announcement blog.
Figure 1: How to search for “Cloud Financial Management” courses on AWS Skill Builder.
Complete Your Digital Training Journey
Embark on a transformative learning journey, beginning with our foundational courses. Once comfortable, dive into the advanced modules focusing on technical cost optimization solutions, designed explicitly for engineering roles.
- Course 1: FinOps fundamentals and strategies (Part I)
- Course 2: FinOps fundamentals and strategies (Part II)
- Course 3: Cost Optimization Solutions for FinOps (Part I)
- Course 4: Cost Optimization Solutions for FinOps (Part II)
- Course 5: FinOps for Generative AI
Next Steps
Visit AWS Skill Builder and search for “Cloud Financial Management.” Begin with our fundamental courses or directly explore “FinOps for Generative AI.” Apply newfound insights to achieve immediate cost optimization outcomes.
AWS’s dedication to maximizing cloud value through learning and FinOps strategies is steadfast. We invite feedback from the community as we expand our training offerings to meet evolving needs. Special thanks to all the subject matter experts who contributed to crafting these invaluable courses.