FinOps Certified Professional Preparation

• Completion of FinOps Certified Practitioner or equivalent experience
• Basic knowledge of cloud service provider platforms

Audience

• Cloud financial management professionals
• Financial analysts
• Cloud engineers

The FinOps Certified Professional is an advanced certification offered by the FinOps Foundation that goes beyond the foundational level to assess deep knowledge and skills in implementing, managing, and optimizing cloud financial management practices in a professional setting.

This instructor-led, live training (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level cloud financial management professionals who wish to validate their expertise in financial operations (FinOps) related to cloud cost management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain advanced knowledge required for the FinOps Certified Professional exam.
• Understand complex FinOps practices, including cost optimization, budget management, and reporting.
• Develop practical skills in applying FinOps strategies in real-world scenarios.
• Prepare for a successful completion of the FinOps Certified Professional exam.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lecture and discussion.
• Lots of exercises and practice.
• Hands-on implementation in a live-lab environment.

Course Customization Options

• To request a customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

Introduction and Core Concepts Review

• Overview of FinOps Professional Certification
• Revisiting core concepts (recap of FinOps Practitioner knowledge)
• Key differences between Practitioner and Professional levels

Cost Allocation Strategies

• Advanced cost allocation and tagging
• Real-world application and best practices
• Tagging and cost allocation simulation

Advanced Budget Management

• Forecasting, managing, and optimizing cloud budgets
• Scenario analysis and budget reporting tools

Cost Optimization Techniques

• Identifying and eliminating waste
• Rightsizing and optimizing compute resources

Governance and Compliance

• Setting up governance frameworks for effective cost control
• Compliance practices and policy enforcement
• Budget forecasting exercise

Advanced Reporting and Business Value

• Key FinOps metrics and KPIs
• Reporting strategies for stakeholders

Collaboration and Cross-functional Communication

• Building partnerships across finance, engineering, and business teams
• Effective communication of cost management strategies

Real-world Case Studies and Exam Preparation

• Analysis of FinOps implementation case studies
• Practice exam questions and discussion

Summary and Next Steps