Technology

Cloud Computing


Description
Gain a competitive edge in the business arena with our primer course on cloud computing and learn why it is essential for modern organizations.

Explore the exciting world of cloud computing and discover why it is essential for businesses with our primer course. Designed specifically for non-technical business professionals and managers, this course will help you understand cloud concepts and how they are used in organizations. You'll also learn about the role of cloud services and the advantages, disadvantages, and trends of cloud adoption for businesses. Don't miss out on this opportunity to boost your knowledge and stay ahead in the ever-evolving world of technology.

John Wetsch
Instructor, Caltech CTME

In this course, you will learn to:

  • Understand the fundamental concepts and applications of cloud computing in businesses.

  • Know the role and function of cloud services in cloud implementations.

  • Be aware of the advantages, disadvantages, and trends of cloud adoption as they relate to organizations.

This is a four-hour, non-technical overview of key topics and their application in a business environment for the purpose of building familiarity and early subject literacy. Combine this course with others to comprehensively understand broad technological change affecting most industries. Each chapter takes about 20 minutes and ends with a two-question learning check focusing on topic recall and retention.

This short course is ideal for most business function personnel across the enterprise, including products and services, accounting, sales and marketing, operations, and supporting roles.

Content
  • Basics
  • Welcome!
  • Introduction
  • Course Outline
  • Summary Deck
  • Chapter 1: What is the Cloud
  • What is the Cloud
  • Chapter 1: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 2: Cloud Services
  • Cloud Services
  • Chapter 2: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 3: Cloud Implementation
  • Cloud Implementation
  • Chapter 3: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 4: Cloud Business Advantages
  • Cloud Business Advantages
  • Chapter 4: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 5: Cloud Technical Advantages
  • Cloud Technical Advantages
  • Chapter 5: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 6: Cloud Challenges
  • Cloud Challenges
  • Chapter 6: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 7: Cloud Skills
  • Cloud Skills
  • Chapter 7: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 8: Hyperconvergence
  • Hyperconvergence
  • Chapter 8: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Chapter 9: Cloud Trends
  • Cloud Trends
  • Chapter 9: Knowledge Check
  • Article
  • Course Completion
  • FInal Quiz
  • Course Feedback
Completion rules
  • All units must be completed