Cloud Financial Management: 1-Day Professional Training | Canberra

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1. Groups of three or more receive a 10% discount

2. Organizations hosting an in-house session with 10+ participants enjoy a 15% discount.

Duration: 1 Full Day (8 Hours)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, Snacks and beverages will be provided during the session

Course Overview:

This Cloud Financial Management course gives you the knowledge and tools needed to optimize cloud spending, establish financial accountability, and ensure that your cloud investments support strategic business goals. By mastering cost management principles, governance models, and optimization techniques, you’ll learn to make cloud decisions that improve ROI and align technical expenses with business value.

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, you will:

• Understand core principles of cloud cost management and FinOps
• Allocate and track cloud spending across teams and projects
• Develop realistic cloud budgets and forecasts
• Implement cost optimization tactics to reduce waste
• Establish governance frameworks for financial accountability

Target Audience:

• Finance professionals
• IT managers
• System administrators
• Solutions architects
• Developers
• Cost-optimization leads

Why is it right fit for you:

Cloud computing offers tremendous flexibility, but without proper financial oversight, costs can quickly spiral out of control. This course helps you gain clarity and confidence in managing your cloud investments effectively. With hands-on exercises, real-world tools, and expert guidance, you'll learn how to apply financial discipline without slowing innovation. Whether you're an architect, manager, or finance leader, this course equips you to make smart, cost-effective cloud decisions.

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Does your organization need a unified cloud cost strategy?

We offer customized in-house training that aligns with your company's cloud architecture, goals, and budget. Want to build a culture of financial accountability across teams? Our bespoke workshops can help you implement FinOps practices and cost awareness at scale.

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Info: • Why cloud cost management matters today
• Key terms: FinOps, chargeback, and cost transparency
• Overview of cloud pricing models
• Discussion

Info: • Understanding variable vs fixed cloud costs
• Resource tagging and cost allocation models
• Setting up multi-account cost tracking
• Activity

Info: • Techniques for budgeting cloud spend
• Forecasting models based on usage trends
• Financial planning and cost variance analysis
• Case study

Info: • Identifying rightsizing opportunities
• Reserved instances and savings plans
• Automation for cost savings
• Group session

Info: • Key tools: AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, GCP Billing
• Tracking spend with dashboards and alerts
• Metric-based performance evaluation
• Activity

Info: • Organizational policies for cost control
• Chargeback, showback, and accountability frameworks
• Role of cloud governance teams and centers of excellence
• Scenario

Info: • Linking cost to performance and outcomes
• Communicating financial impact to stakeholders
• Case examples from cost-efficient organizations
• Exercise

Info: • Lessons from startups and large enterprises
• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Building a culture of cost awareness
• Breakout session

Info: • Checklist for cloud cost optimization
• Skill and process improvements
• Tailoring strategies to your organization
• Exercise

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Regus - Canberra, Gateway Business Center, CANBERRA, Canberra Airport Level 4, Plaza Offices East, 35 Terminal Avenue, Australia

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