FinOps Certified Practitioner Training

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FinOps Certified Practitioner Training

Learn the essential skills to become a FinOps Certified Practitioner. This training program is designed to help you manage cloud costs, optimize cloud resources, and align your financial goals with cloud strategies. Gain certification and join the growing community of FinOps professionals.

Why TechNative?

TechNative is proud to be the first official FinOps Training Partner in the BeNeLux region. We specialize in educating and training people to become FinOps advocates and champions through our training. With in one hand gaining knowledge and context with the FinOps Fundamentals and in the other with more in-depth knowledge as Certified Practitioner, TechNative gives you the tools needed to embrace a FinOps Culture. Our trainers bring years of hands-on experience and hold both Official FinOps Certified Instructor and FinOps Certified Professional certifications, ensuring you receive the highest level of expertise.

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    Meet the trainers

    Thomas van der Mark

    The most remarkable aspect of the Certified Practitioner Training is the ability to immediately identify and implement cost savings.

    Thomas van der Mark

    FinOps Certified Instructor and FinOps Certified Professional
    Rense Siegmund

    The true value of the Certified Practitioner Training lies in the personal growth of the students, equipping them with the essential building blocks to continue their journey with confidence and skill.

    Rense Siegmund

    FinOps Certified Instructor and FinOps Certified Professional
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    What Makes Our FinOps Certification Unique?

    Our FinOps Certified Practitioner training is designed to offer more than just theoretical knowledge. It provides you with practical insights and exercises that you can apply immediately in your daily work. Upon completion, you will earn the official FinOps Certified Practitioner certification, a mark of expertise that demonstrates your proficiency in FinOps. Additionally, by becoming certified, you’ll join a global community of FinOps Professionals, gaining access to a network of peers who share insights, support, and collaboration opportunities on an international scale. After the training, you will have a clear action plan to implement the first steps needed to kickstart your FinOps practice.

    Program

    The training begins with a deep dive into FinOps fundamentals, focusing on the core pillars of inform, optimize, and operate. You’ll explore the cost models of various cloud providers, understanding how they function and differ. The course will also cover strategies for effective cost allocation, helping you distribute cloud expenses across teams or projects. In addition, you’ll learn techniques for cost optimization, aimed at reducing cloud spending without sacrificing performance. Lastly, we’ll ensure you understand governance and compliance, ensuring your cloud usage aligns with your organization’s policies and regulations. We take the time in the training to not only provide theoretical knowledge but also to guide you in applying these concepts directly to your own organization, ensuring practical and relevant learning experiences.

    Course Content:

    • Cloud Changed IT;
    • What is FinOps?;
    • FinOps Principles;
    • Cultural Shift and FinOps Teams;
    • FinOps Personas and Motivations;
    • Motivations and Common Language;
    • Anatomy of the Cloud Bill;
    • Adopting and Maturing FinOps;
    • The FinOps Framework;
    • FinOps Domains & Capabilities;
    • Data in the Path;
    • Inform, Optimize and Operate Phase.

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    Who is it Intended For?

    This training is designed for anyone with a deep interest in FinOps and a desire to better understand the financial management of cloud services. Whether you’re new to FinOps or looking to expand your expertise, this course provides valuable insights. However, it is especially beneficial for specific roles, including:

    • Cloud engineers who manage cloud infrastructure and want to understand how their decisions impact costs;
    • Financial analysts tasked with analyzing cloud expenses and identifying opportunities for optimization;
    • Product managers aiming to grasp how cloud costs influence the development and delivery of new products;
    • IT managers who are responsible for overseeing IT budgets and ensuring efficient use of cloud resources;
    • FinOps Core and Allied Stakeholders who are involved in using, tracking, managing, or directing the use of cloud. Also known as Personas.

    What are the key benefits? 

    • Increased knowledge: You will gain an in-depth understanding of FinOps principles and practice;
    • Enhanced career opportunities: The certification can help you advance your career;
    • Cost savings: You’ll learn how to optimize cloud costs to save money for your organization;
    • Improved decision-making: You’ll get the tools to make data-driven decisions about cloud investments. 

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      Upcoming training dates 2024

      25 and 26 November 2024
      • FinOps Certified Practitioner Training
      • Course Databankweg 7, Amersfoort
      • Cost:€ 2199,- excl. VAT
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      26 and 27 January 2025
      • FinOps Certified Practitioner Training
      • Databankweg 7, Amersfoort
      • Cost € 2199,- excl. VAT
      • Register now

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      In-Company Training

      Bring the power of FinOps directly to your organization with our tailored in-company training. This option allows your team to develop essential FinOps skills in a customized setting, focusing on your specific cloud financial management needs. Our expert trainers work closely with your employees, ensuring the training is aligned with your business goals and cloud infrastructure. One of the key benefits of in-company training is the ability to work with your data. This hands-on approach allows your team to apply FinOps principles to real-world scenarios unique to your organization, making the learning experience more relevant and actionable. By using your actual cloud usage data, your team gains deeper insights into how to optimize costs and improve efficiency. Whether you’re looking to certify your team or enhance their current FinOps expertise, our in-company training offers the flexibility and convenience you need. Foster collaboration and empower your employees to make data-driven decisions that positively impact your cloud financial management strategy. For more information, please fill out the contact form below.

      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      • Do I need prior experience in cloud financial management?
        While it’s not mandatory, having a basic understanding of cloud environments and financial principles will be helpful.
      • Is the certification globally recognized?
        Yes, the FinOps Certified Practitioner certification is recognized by organizations worldwide.
      • Can I retake the exam if I don’t pass on the first attempt?
        Yes, You will have three attempts to pass the exam over the course of one year.
      • How long is the Certification Valid?
        After passing the Exam, the FinOps Certified Practitioner Certification is valid for 24 months.

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