Discover how cloud computing enables financial services organisations to achieve

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. This course explores the advantages and possibilities of cloud computing in banking, insurance, capital markets, payments, and financial technology.

The course also 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.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Financial Services
- AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Financial Services
  In this activity, you will explore cloud computing concepts for financial services, learning to apply the Cloud Value Framework across cost savings, productivity, operational resilience, security, and business agility.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Explain the role of information technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation
Explain the customer value proposition for using the cloud in the financial services industry (FSI)
Describe key characteristics of cloud computing
Explain the cloud business model
Identify key FSI security practices of cloud computing
Assess the cloud business value using the Cloud Value Framework

Who is the course for?

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

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

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