Note: This course is scheduled to retire on November 21st 2025.

The AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course equips finance professionals with essential knowledge of cost management strategies within the AWS cloud ecosystem. Participants will learn about AWS pricing models, cloud spending decisions, and the AWS Well-Architected Framework, enabling them to make informed financial decisions. The AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals training emphasizes planning, forecasting, and accountability, providing tools to estimate and monitor cloud workloads effectively. Participants will also explore optimization techniques to enhance financial performance and drive innovation. This training is vital for finance professionals looking to leverage AWS for improved financial operations and decision-making.

AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals Course Objectives

  • Define cloud business value
  • Estimate costs associated with current and future cloud workloads
  • Use tools to report, monitor, allocate, optimize, and plan AWS spend
  • Optimize cloud spending and usage through pricing models
  • Establish best practices with Cloud Financial Management (CFM) and Cloud Financial Operations (Cloud FinOps)

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Exam and Certification

CLF-C01: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Who Should Attend this AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals?

  • Finance Specialist

AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals Training Prerequisites

Recommended

  • Cloud Computing and AWS from the digital version of AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals

AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals Course Outline

Module 1: Introduction
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  • Cloud spending decisions
  • AWS pricing
  • Cost drivers
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework
  • AWS Cloud Value Framework
  • Activity 1.1: Cloud value metrics
  • Cloud Financial Management
  • Activity 1.2: Cloud Financial Management outcomes

AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals: FAQs

How does the AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course help me learn to reduce cloud costs?

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The AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals teaches learners to estimate cloud costs, usage of tools in monitoring, reporting and optimizing spend, cost optimization through pricing models and other techniques.

Who should take this AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals training?

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This AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals training is ideal for individuals aiming to enhance their skills in Cloud Financial Management (FinOps) and optimizing AWS cloud spend. It is particularly beneficial for professionals in roles such as Finance Managers, Financial Analysts, and Procurement Leaders, as well as those seeking to specialize in the Cloud Financial Management sector. This AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course is also suitable for anyone looking to gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud economics, AWS billing tools, and cost optimization strategies and achieve the ability to effectively analyze and control their organization's cloud costs.

Is the AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course offered entirely online?

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Yes, the AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course is available in multiple flexible formats, including as a fully online, instructor-led course delivered through NetCom Learning's proven virtual platform. 

How do I become AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals certified?

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Since the AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course is designed for practical knowledge rather than a formal AWS certification exam, becoming 'certified' in this context means earning a formal Certificate of Completion. To achieve this, you must successfully complete the full training course. This typically involves actively participating in the instructor-led sessions, engaging with the course material, and completing all hands-on labs. Upon successful completion, you will receive an official Certificate of Completion from NetCom Learning, an AWS Advanced Tier Training Partner, verifying your new skills in cloud financial management.

Is the AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals certification recognized globally?

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Yes, the skills validated by the AWS Cloud for Finance Professionals course are recognized globally by finance departments, procurement teams, and IT leadership within any organization using AWS. The official Certificate of Completion you receive validates your expertise in Cloud Financial Management (FinOps), AWS billing analysis, and cost optimization strategies, which enhances your credibility in the international job market for roles managing technology budgets.

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