I. Overview:

In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help companies in the financial services industries (FSI) meet business objectives. It explores the advantages and possibilities of cloud computing in banking, insurance, capital markets, payments, and financial technology. The course addresses concepts such as security, fraud detection, analytics, and compliance to help facilitate discussions with line of business (LOB) professionals, information technology (IT) leaders, and executives. This course includes presentations, case studies, and knowledge checks.

II. Duration: 08 hours (1 day)

III. Objectives:

• Explain the roleof information technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation
• Explain the customer value proposition for using the cloud in the financial services industry (FSI)
• Define key characteristics of cloud computing
• Explain the cloud business model
• Identify key FSI security practices of cloud computing
• Frame the cloud busines s value using the Cloud Value Framework

IV. Intended Audience:

• Line of business (LOB) owners, information technology (IT) leaders, and executives

V. Prerequisites:

• No prior IT experience or cloud experience is required.

VI. Course outlines:

1. It for business transformation

• Information Technology for Business Transformation

2. Cloud computing

• Introduction to Cloud Computing
• Key Characteristics of Cloud Technology
• Cloud Business Model
• Elasticity
• Cloud Security
• AWS Global Infrastructure
• Module Resources

3. Business value of the cloud

• Value Measurements
• Business Needs
• Industry Trends
• Case Studies
• Module Resources

4. The cloud value framework

• AWS Cloud Value Framework
• Cost Savings
• Staff Productivity
• Operational Resilience
• Business Agility
• Module Resources
• Wrap-up