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Getting Started with FinOps on Google Cloud - FinOps Practitioner
This course is a hands-on learning experience designed to provide an actionable set of steps to help your organizations implement a Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) strategy to maximize your cloud...
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$1,800 USD
Duration
2 days
Course Code
GCP-GSFOP
Available Formats
Classroom
Overview
This course is a hands-on learning experience designed to provide an actionable set of steps to help your organizations implement a Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) strategy to maximize your cloud investment with Google Cloud. This course is suitable for Finance and/or IT related roles responsible for optimizing organization's cloud cost.
Skills Gained
- Describe Cloud FinOps
- Apply FinOps Cultural Principles
- Explain the Cloud FinOps Framework
- Manage and implement Cloud cost processes
- Monitor spend and build Cloud cost reports
- Create Forecasts in Google Cloud
Who Can Benefit
Customers
Prerequisites
Completion of the “Google Cloud Fundamentals: Core Infrastructure” course or equivalent experience with Google Cloud
Course Details
Outline
Module 1: Cloud FinOps Overview
- Challenges in cloud
- What is Cloud FinOps
- Why does FinOps Matter
- Building blocks of FinOps
- Capabilities framework
- Cultural principles
- Building a Cloud FinOps team
- Measuring success
- The road ahead
Module 2: Cost Management on Google Cloud
- Understanding Google Cloud Costs
- Cost Management Tools
- Resource Management
Module 3: Cost Optimization on Google Cloud
- Understanding Value vs. Cost
- Lifecycle of Cost Optimization
- Achieving Cost Optimization on Google Cloud
Module 4: Cost Optimization Best Practices for BigQuery
- Primer on BigQuery
- Optimizing Querying
- Optimizing Storage
Schedule
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.
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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.
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At Ascendient Learning, we offer training that is Instructor-Led, Online, Virtual, and Self-Paced.
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.
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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.
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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.
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Reviews
The instructor was thorough and they also provided hands-on demonstrations with labs.
Brandon was a great instructor. The virtual course materials and labs provided were very informative.
Great and very intuitive. Better than the traditional hit the wrong button/lose points.
Overall experiance is very nice. the online training plateform is very advance.
Easy to use and exactly what I was looking for. Value for money was exceptional.
