Finops In Practice: Strategy & Execution Beyond Cert
Published 7/2025
Created by Saeed Khorashadi
MP4 | Video: h264, 1280x720 | Audio: AAC, 44.1 KHz, 2 Ch
Level: Intermediate | Genre: eLearning | Language: English + subtitle | Duration: 79 Lectures ( 1h 50m ) | Size: 2.1 GB
Apply the FinOps lifecycle (Inform, Optimize, Operate) to real-world cloud cost management scenarios
Build and operationalize a FinOps practice beyond theory or certification-level knowledge
Translate cloud billing data into business KPIs, forecasts, and actionable insights
Align engineering, finance, product, and leadership through role-based accountability frameworks
Use dashboards, tagging strategies, anomaly detection, and forecasting to drive strategic outcomes
Scale FinOps practices sustainably across multi-cloud, SaaS, and hybrid environments
Requirements
A basic understanding of cloud platforms (e.g., AWS, Azure, or GCP) is helpful but not required
Familiarity with cloud cost concepts, tagging, or resource usage will enhance your learning experience
No certification or prior FinOps experience is required-this course covers fundamentals and real-world execution
Ideal for learners preparing for or who have completed the FinOps Certified Practitioner exam and want to go further
Description
Cloud costs are no longer just a line item-they're a strategic variable. And FinOps is how you take control.This course is beyond just passing the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification. It's about doing FinOps in the real world-across real teams, tools, and challenges.If you've completed the FinOps Foundation material or earned a certification, you've seen the "what" and the "why." But the real question is:"How do I apply this inside my company?" That's what this course delivers.FinOps in Practice: Strategy & Execution Beyond Certification is built for professionals who want to turn cloud billing data into business insights, accountability, and action. Whether you're in engineering, finance, product, procurement, or leadership, this course helps you move beyond reactive cost control to proactive, value-aligned cloud management.You'll learn how to:Launch or mature a FinOps practice at any stage of your cloud journeyBuild and scale cross-functional collaboration between teamsDesign cost reviews that lead to action-not just reportingRead, interpret, and analyze AWS, Azure, and GCP billing dataConnect cloud spend to business value through forecasting, budgeting, and unit economicsBuild a FinOps operating model that aligns with your organizational goalsEmbed FinOps principles in your CI/CD pipeline, OKRs, product planning, and beyondThis course includes:10 in-depth modules organized around the FinOps lifecycle (Inform → Optimize → Operate)Practical case studies with real-world scenariosA complete walkthrough of the FinOps Framework, Personas, Maturity Model, and CapabilitiesTactics for dealing with high cloud bills, team misalignment, and scaling challengesGuidance for leaders and practitioners on how to drive sustainable impactWhether you're the FinOps lead, an engineer tired of blind-spend, a finance pro frustrated with forecasting, or a leader aiming to align cloud spend with business outcomes, this course equips you with what certifications don't-execution clarity.If you're ready to stop reacting to cloud costs and start leading with them-this course is for you.Enroll today and build a FinOps practice that delivers visibility, velocity, and value.
Who this course is for
Engineers, DevOps, and SREs building cloud-native infrastructure who want cost to be part of their workflow-not an afterthought
Finance, procurement, and FP&A professionals seeking clarity, forecasting, and cloud spend control
Product managers and digital leaders responsible for aligning features and infrastructure with business value
FinOps Practitioners who want to go beyond the Certified Practitioner exam and scale their influence across teams
Leaders aiming to embed FinOps into strategic planning, governance, and organizational culture
Finops In Practice: Strategy & Execution Beyond Cert
