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$900USD
Duration 1 day
Course Code GCP-FINOPS
Available Formats Classroom

Overview

Course Description

This course is an interactive learning experience designed to provide an actionable set of steps to help your organizations implement a Cloud Financial Management strategy to maximize your cloud investment with Google Cloud. In this class you will walk through the five pillars of Google Cloud FinOps and understand how your organization can work to implement these pillars in their own FinOps approach.

Skills Gained

  • Address financial governance challenges with Cloud FinOps.
  • Understand the five pillars of the Google Cloud FinOps operating model.
  • Establish cloud FinOps policies and enablement for your organization.
  • Drive financial accountability and value realization with defined success metrics.
  • Understand how to optimize costs of your utilized Google Cloud resources.
  • Modernize budgeting and forecasting methods.
  • Leverage costing tools to effectively manage and track Google Cloud spend.

Who Can Benefit

  • Customers

Prerequisites

Basic knowledge of cloud computing and Google Cloud technologies as discussed in the "Cloud Digital Leader" course.

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Course Details

Course Details

Introduction to FinOps on Google Cloud

  • Financial governance challenges
  • Cloud FinOps industry trends
  • Google Cloud FinOps framework

Accountability and Enablement

  • Cloud FinOps operating model
  • Roles and responsibilities
  • Governance and policies
  • Incentivization
  • Discussion: Establishing a Cloud FinOps operating model

Measurement and Realization

  • Benefits of measurement and realization
  • KPIs and value metrics
  • Value vs. cost
  • Transparency through reporting and accountability
  • Discussion: Value vs. cost
  • Discussion: Transparency through reporting and accountability

Cost Optimization

  • Google Cloud cost optimization approach
  • Resource utilization
  • Golden signals
  • Resource, price, and architecture optimization
  • Optimizing resource utilization
  • Discussion: Understanding the golden signals
  • Discussion: Resource, pricing, and architectural optimization

Planning and Forecasting

  • Budgeting and allocation
  • Forecasting spend
  • Reporting and integration
  • Google Cloud billing model
  • Discussion: Budgeting, allocating, and forecasting

Tools and Accelerators

  • Budgets and alerts on Google Cloud
  • Tagging automation and resource management
  • Cost management tools within Google Cloud
  • Cloud Cost Reporting

Schedule

Upcoming Course Dates

There are currently no scheduled dates for this course. If you are interested in this course, contact us with the form below.

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FAQ

Does the course schedule include a Lunchbreak?

Classes typically include a 1-hour lunch break around midday. However, the exact break times and duration can vary depending on the specific class. Your instructor will provide detailed information at the start of the course.

What languages are used to deliver training?

Most courses are conducted in English, unless otherwise specified. Some courses will have the word "FRENCH" marked in red beside the scheduled date(s) indicating the language of instruction.

What does GTR stand for?

GTR stands for Guaranteed to Run; if you see a course with this status, it means this event is confirmed to run. View our GTR page to see our full list of Guaranteed to Run courses.

Does Ascendient Learning deliver group training?

Yes, we provide training for groups, individuals and private on sites. View our group training page for more information.

What does vendor-authorized training mean?

As a vendor-authorized training partner, we offer a curriculum that our partners have vetted. We use the same course materials and facilitate the same labs as our vendor-delivered training. These courses are considered the gold standard and, as such, are priced accordingly.

Is the training too basic, or will you go deep into technology?

It depends on your requirements, your role in your company, and your depth of knowledge. The good news about many of our learning paths, you can start from the fundamentals to highly specialized training.

How up-to-date are your courses and support materials?

We continuously work with our vendors to evaluate and refresh course material to reflect the latest training courses and best practices.

Are your instructors seasoned trainers who have deep knowledge of the training topic?

Ascendient Learning instructors have an average of 27 years of practical IT experience and have also served as consultants for an average of 15 years. To stay current, instructors spend at least 25 percent of their time learning new, emerging technologies and courses.

Do you provide hands-on training and exercises in an actual lab environment?

Lab access is dependent on the vendor and the type of training you sign up for. However, many of our top vendors will provide lab access to students to test and practice. The course description will specify lab access.

Will you customize the training for our company’s specific needs and goals?

We will work with you to identify training needs and areas of growth.  We offer a variety of training methods, such as private group training, on-site of your choice, and virtually. We provide courses and certifications that are aligned with your business goals.

How do I get started with certification?

Getting started on a certification pathway depends on your goals and the vendor you choose to get certified in. Many vendors offer entry-level IT certification to advanced IT certification that can boost your career. To get access to certification vouchers and discounts, please contact info@ascendientlearning.com.

Will I get access to content after I complete a course?

You will get access to the PDF of course books and guides, but access to the recording and slides will depend on the vendor and type of training you receive.

How do I request a W9 for Ascendient Learning?

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Reviews

It was very informative and covered all the required materials along with handson labs for practice.

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I didn't have any problem navigating Exitcertified website or lab material at all.

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Good course. I appreciate the time the instructor put into teaching this class.