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Cloud Transformation

Cloud Transformation

This course is part of Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization

Instructors: Carlos Buskey

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4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

4 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Some related experience required

1 week to complete

at 10 hours a week

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Detail the value that cloud systems offer to businesses.
Justify use of the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation.
Align business objectives with appropriate cloud deployment types to benefit an organization.

Skills you'll gain

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Assessments

12 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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There are 4 modules in this course

This course focuses on leveraging the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation. Learners will analyze the impact of cloud computing layers on business outcomes, identify best practices for cloud security, and discuss how cloud products and services support sustainability efforts.

Module details

This module establishes the importance IT data centers. It explores different layers of cloud computing. Finally, it provides a foundation for knowledge about IT security.

What's included

8 videos1 reading4 assignments2 discussion prompts

8 videosTotal 50 minutes

Introduction to Information Systems for Business3 minutes
Introduction to Cloud Transformation2 minutes
Introduction to the Instructors3 minutes
The Value of Cloud Offerings for Businesses14 minutes
What is a Data Center8 minutes
How Do the Different Layers of Cloud Computing Impact Businesses?5 minutes
Securing the Infrastructure of the Cloud4 minutes
Securing Data and Access to Data in the Cloud10 minutes

1 readingTotal 30 minutes

Welcome to Cloud Transformation!30 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Module 1 Graded Quiz30 minutes
Lesson 1.1 Practice Quiz30 minutes
Lesson 1.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
Lesson 1.3 Practice Quiz30 minutes

2 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Meet and greet10 minutes
IT Security10 minutes

This module describes cloud technology. It provides an overview of cloud technology along with how to evaluate hardware used to host cloud services.

What's included

3 videos2 assignments2 discussion prompts

This module introduces learners to digital transformation. It provides and overview of digital transformation along with the types of digital transformation a business might experience. Finally it establishes a foundation for analyzing how the cloud will support digital transformation.

What's included

4 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt

4 videosTotal 16 minutes

Why Digital Transformation is Important4 minutes
Digital Process Transformation5 minutes
Management and Organizational Digital Transformation3 minutes
Systems Used to Support Digital Transformation5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 120 minutes

Module 3 Graded Quiz30 minutes
Lesson 3.1 Practice Quiz30 minutes
Lesson 3.2 Practice Quiz30 minutes
Lesson 3.3 Practice Quiz30 minutes

1 discussion promptTotal 10 minutes

Supporting Sustainability10 minutes

This module introduces learners to cloud deployment. It covers the different types of deployment models. It provides an overview to prepare you for applying cloud deployment models strategically within an organization.