FinOps Fundamentals Training

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FinOps Fundamentals Training

The FinOps Fundamentals Training is a one-day introductory course designed for professionals looking to understand how to start managing and optimizing cloud costs. While not as in-depth as the FinOps Certified Practitioner, Training, this course offers a strong foundation, providing essential knowledge to help you begin your FinOps journey and prepare for more advanced learning.

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 FinOps 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 Fundamentals training Unique?

    This training is designed with accessibility in mind, breaking down the complexities of FinOps into simple, understandable concepts, making it easy for anyone to understand, regardless of their technical background. The course is rich with practical, real-world examples, allowing you to see how FinOps principles apply directly in day-to-day operations. What sets this training apart is its efficiency—delivered in just one day, it provides a comprehensive, intensive overview of all the key FinOps concepts, ensuring you walk away with a solid grasp of the essentials in a short time frame.

    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.

    Course Content:

    • What is FinOps?;
    • Why is FinOps important?;
    • Cloud cost models;
    • Cost allocation;
    • Cost-saving opportunities ;
    • Best practices;
    • Create common language.

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    Who is it Intended For?

    This training is designed for anyone with a interest in FinOps and a desire to better understand the financial management of cloud services. However, it is especially beneficial for specific roles, including:

    • Beginners in the field of cloud cost: Employees who are just starting to work in a cloud environment and want to learn more about how to keep an eye on costs;
    • Non-technical professionals: Managers, business analysts, and other professionals who want to understand the financial impact of cloud investments;
    • Anyone interested in FinOps: Whether you’re a cloud engineer, financial analyst, or product manager, this training provides valuable insights.

    What are the key benefits? 

    • Basic knowledge: You get a solid basic knowledge of FinOps and the most important terms;
    • Language: It creates common language of FinOps;
    • Awareness: You become aware of the financial impact of cloud use;
    • Decision-making: You can make more informed decisions about cloud investments;
    • Preparation: This training can be a steppingstone for the more in-depth Certified Practitioner. You can find this course here.

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      Customized In-Company FinOps Training for Your Organization

      Empower your team with tailored FinOps training designed to meet your organization’s unique cloud financial management needs. Our in-company training brings expert guidance directly to your business, ensuring the content is fully aligned with your goals and cloud infrastructure. Together, we’ll select the topics most relevant to your team, whether you’re focusing on foundational FinOps skills or advanced cloud cost optimization strategies.

      With hands-on exercises using your actual data, this customized approach ensures that FinOps principles are applied directly to scenarios unique to your organization, making the learning experience practical and actionable. By working with your cloud usage data, your team gains deeper insights into cost optimization and efficiency improvements specific to your environment.

      Our flexible in-company training fosters collaboration and empowers employees to make data-driven decisions, driving your cloud financial management strategy forward. For more details or to schedule a consultation, please fill out the contact form below.



      Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

      • Do I need prior experience in cloud financial management?
        Prior experience is not mandatory, but a basic understanding of cloud environments and financial principles is beneficial.

      • Will I become a Certified FinOps Practitioner through this training?
        No, this training does not provide certification. However, this training can be an ideal stepping stone to become Certified FinOps Practitioner. Find this course here

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