Cloud Computing Essentials
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Cloud Computing Essentials

⏱ 12 hours

Understand the cloud well enough to make smart business decisions — no IT background required. Six self-study sessions culminating in a Cloud Readiness Brief and the Cloud Fluent badge.

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What you’ll learn

Explain core cloud concepts in plain business language Translate cloud pricing and costs into business terms Advise on a cloud design and pick a sensible migration strategy Understand what it takes to operate day to day in the cloud Describe the basics of cloud networking, storage and security Set up cloud governance and write a Cloud Readiness Brief to earn the Cloud Fluent badge

Who this course is for

Business owners, managers and non-technical professionals who need to make smart cloud decisions without an IT background.

Before you begin

None. No IT background required.

Course curriculum

  1. Get Started

    Orientation: what this class is, how to use the Studio with your Workbook, and the V.I.B.E. map.

    • Get Started
  2. Course Book

    The primary self-guided learning document for the whole class.

    • Cloud Computing Essentials — Course Book
  3. Session 1: Cloud Concepts, Clearly Explained

    Session 1 — Match a workload to the right service and deployment models.

    • Cloud Concepts, Clearly Explained
    • AI-1: Cloud Concept Coach
    • Session 1 Knowledge Check
  4. Session 2: The Business Side of Cloud

    Session 2 — Build a cost story and vendor must-haves.

    • The Business Side of Cloud
    • AI-2: Cloud Cost Translator
    • Session 2 Knowledge Check
  5. Session 3: Advising a Cloud Design

    Session 3 — Choose a migration path and a backup plan.

    • Advising a Cloud Design
    • AI-3: Migration Strategy Advisor
    • Session 3 Knowledge Check
  6. Session 4: Operating in the Cloud

    Session 4 — Set cost, performance, and security guardrails.

    • Operating in the Cloud
    • AI-4: Cloud Operations Explorer
    • Session 4 Knowledge Check
  7. Session 5: Cloud Networking, Storage & Security

    Session 5 — See how it connects, stores data, and stays secure.

    • Cloud Networking, Storage & Security
    • AI-5: Cloud Tech Explorer
    • Session 5 Knowledge Check
  8. Session 6: Managing Cloud Governance

    Session 6 — Finish your Cloud Readiness Brief and earn the Cloud Fluent badge.

    • Managing Cloud Governance
    • AI-6: Cloud Readiness Brief Evaluator
    • Session 6 Knowledge Check
  9. Course Materials & Capstone

    Your Workbook and the capstone workspace for the Cloud Readiness Brief.

    • Cloud Computing Essentials — Workbook