Level 1 - Introduction to FinOps
- Introduction
- What is FinOps?
- The Importance of FinOps in the Cloud Era
- A Brief History and Evolution of FinOps
- FinOps vs. Traditional IT Financial Management
- Key Principles and Tenets of FinOps
- Assessment Quiz - 10 Essential Questions
Fundamentals of Cloud Computing
- Introduction
- Basic Concepts of Cloud Computing
- Cloud Spending Models: CapEx vs. OpEx
- Financial Benefits and Challenges of Cloud
- The Role of FinOps in Cloud Economics
- Assessment Quiz - 10 Essential Questions
The Three Phases of FinOps
- Introduction
- Inform: Introduction to Cost and Usage Visibility
- Optimize: How to Optimize Cloud Costs
- Operate: Integrating Financial Management into Daily Operations
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Tools and Techniques in the FinOps Arsenal
- Introduction
- Introduction to Main Tools Used in FinOps
- Key Metrics to Monitor and Manage Cloud Costs
- Techniques for Continuous Optimization
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
The Culture and Communication in FinOps
- Bridging the Tech-Finance Gap
- Promoting a Culture of Financial Accountability
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Case Study: TechFusion's Journey with FinOps
- Introduction
- Background
- The Challenge
- The FinOps Intervention
- The Outcome
- Lessons Learned
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Level 1 Final Review - 20 Key Questions from the Latest Chapters
- Final Review
- Level 1 Final Review
Level 2 - Deep Dive into Cloud Financial Management
- Starting Level 2
- Introduction
- Deep Dive into Right-Sizing
- Mastering Reserved and Spot Instances
- Cost Analysis Techniques
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Level 2 - Automation in FinOps
- Introduction
- Automation Scripts and Tools
- Policy-Driven Cost Management
- Dynamic Scalability and Cost Implications
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Level 2 - Data-Driven Decision Making in FinOps
- Introduction
- Harnessing Cloud Analytics
- Predictive Analysis for Cost Forecasting
- Data Visualization for Stakeholder Communication
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Level 2 - Advanced Cost Optimization Strategies
- Introduction
- Rightsizing Resources
- Reserved Instances and Savings Plans
- Advanced Spot and Hybrid Cloud Strategies
- Holistic Cost Management with Multi-Cloud Approaches
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Level 2 - Building a FinOps-Centric Organizational Culture
- Introduction
- Training and Upskilling for a FinOps Future
- Championing FinOps Advocacy and Champions Program
- Feedback Loops and Continuous Improvement
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Level 2 - Advanced FinOps Tools
- Introduction
- Integrated Cloud Cost Management Platforms
- Advanced Forecasting Tools
- The Interplay of People, Process, and Technology
- Rightsizing and Optimization Tools
- Assessment Quiz - 5 Essential Questions
Level 2 - Advanced FinOps Techniques
- Introduction
- Integrating FinOps with DevOps and CI/CD
- Advanced Cost Allocation and Chargeback Methods
- Advanced Reporting and Dashboards
Level 2 - Case Studies and Real-World Applications of FinOps
- Introduction
- Tech Giant's Journey to FinOps Excellence
- E-commerce Platform's Scalability with FinOps
- Healthcare Provider's Compliance and Cost Balancing Act
- Startup's Agile Approach with FinOps
- ABC Company's Shift to Predictive Cost Management
Level 2 - Preparing for the Future of FinOps
- Introduction
- The Future Landscape of Cloud Finance
- AI and Machine Learning: The Next Frontier in FinOps
- Thriving in a Multi-cloud World
- Embracing the Future
Level 2 Final Review - 20 Key Questions
