FinOps Practitioner

Why should you attend?

Cloud financial management, or FinOps, is an essential practice for organizations leveraging cloud services. As businesses increasingly rely on cloud infrastructure, managing costs effectively becomes a critical challenge. This course provides a comprehensive overview of the principles and practices that underpin successful FinOps strategies. Participants will explore the cultural principles of FinOps, which emphasize collaboration between IT, finance, and business teams to optimize cloud spending. The course delves into the FinOps framework, outlining its core capabilities and the roles necessary for effective implementation. Learners will gain insights into enhancing cloud cost visibility through various techniques and tools available on Google Cloud. Practical labs and activities are integrated throughout the course to reinforce learning and provide hands-on experience with tools like Looker Studio and BigQuery. Participants will also learn about monitoring and reporting cloud spend, setting up alerts for anomalies, and automating reports using Google Cloud tools. The course covers advanced topics such as resource management, cost optimization fundamentals, and budgeting and forecasting. By understanding key performance indicators and aligning them with business goals, learners can measure success in their FinOps initiatives. Finally, the course addresses cost governance and policies, emphasizing the importance of developing governance models for cost control. Through workshops and case studies, participants will build cross-functional collaboration skills essential for continuous improvement in FinOps practices. The course concludes by exploring future trends in cloud cost management and preparing participants for multi-cloud FinOps challenges.