Strategic Cloud Transformation with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework
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This course shows IT professionals and leaders how to plan and run a move to the cloud using the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework. It has 18 videos and runs for 2 hours 9 minutes.
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Strategic Cloud Transformation with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework is a short course for IT professionals and business leaders who are planning a move to the cloud. It uses the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF), Microsoft’s own guidance for adopting Azure, as a structure for that change. The course runs for 2 hours 9 minutes across 18 video lessons.
What you will learn
- Explain what the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework is and why teams use it
- Link cloud plans to clear business goals
- Prepare your people and processes for cloud adoption
- Understand the role of an Azure landing zone
- Weigh up options to migrate, modernise or build workloads
- See how governance and security keep a cloud estate under control
- Plan how to run and improve cloud services over time
Topics covered
The Cloud Adoption Framework groups its guidance into a set of phases. Each phase answers one key question for your organisation:
- Strategy: what should our cloud adoption look like?
- Plan: how will we get ready?
- Ready: how will we build our landing zone?
- Adopt: how will we migrate, modernise and build?
- Govern: how will we keep control?
- Secure: how will we protect our environment?
- Manage: how will we run and improve it over time?
Who this course is for
- IT professionals helping their organisation move to Azure
- Organisational and technology leaders shaping a cloud strategy
- Cloud administrators and junior cloud engineers
- Platform, security and governance team members
Before you start
You do not need a certification to take this course. A basic understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure will help you follow the ideas. If you are new to Azure, an Azure Fundamentals course is a good place to begin. Business leaders do not need hands-on technical skills to follow the strategy and planning ideas.
Jobs this course supports
- Cloud support associate
- Junior cloud engineer
- Cloud administrator
- DevOps associate
- Site reliability associate
| Skill level | Intermediate |
|---|---|
| Duration | 2 Hours 9 Minutes |
| Videos | 18 Lesson Videos |
| Questions | 30 Test Questions |
| Prerequisites | Basic cloud and Azure knowledge helps. No certification needed. |
| Best for | IT professionals, organisational leaders, cloud administrators, junior cloud engineers |
| Topics covered | Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework, Cloud strategy, Adoption planning, Azure landing zones, Migration and modernisation, Cloud governance, Cloud security, Cloud operations |
| Format | Online video lessons, self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | StemBoss Certificate of Completion |
What is inside this course
8 modules and 18 lessons. Here is the full outline.
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Strategy and Microsoft CAF2 lessons
- 1.1 Why Cloud Transformation Needs a Framework
- 1.2 Overview of the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
Module 2: Strategy – Defining Your Business Case2 lessons
- 2.1 Establishing Business Justification
- 2.2 Building a Cloud Adoption Strategy
Module 3: Planning – Preparing for Success3 lessons
- 3.1 Assembling the Right Teams
- 3.2 Skills Readiness and Organizational Alignment
- 3.3 Creating the Adoption Plan
Module 4: Ready – Preparing Your Cloud Environment2 lessons
- 4.1 Landing Zones and Environment Design
- 4.2 Subscription and Resource Organization
Module 5: Adopt – Migration and Innovation2 lessons
- 5.1 Cloud Migration Approaches
- 5.2 Cloud Innovation Opportunities
Module 6: Govern – Establishing Governance and Compliance2 lessons
- 6.1 Creating a Cloud Governance Strategy
- 6.2 Risk Management and Compliance
Module 7: Manage – Operational Excellence in the Cloud2 lessons
- 7.1 Operational Management Principles
- 7.2 Cost Management and Optimization
Module 8: Real-World Application and Transformation Leadership3 lessons
- 8.1 Case Study Review
- 8.2 Leading Cloud Transformation as an IT Leader
- 8.3 Microsoft CAF Course Closeout_ Key Takeaways and Next Steps
Your learning path
Where Strategic Cloud Transformation with the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework fits. Build your skills one step at a time.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Microsoft Cloud Adoption Framework?
It is Microsoft's guidance to help organisations adopt Azure with less risk. It covers strategy, planning, landing zones, adoption, governance, security and management.
Is this course only for technical staff?
No. It is built for both IT professionals and organisational leaders, since a cloud move needs business and technical input.
Do I need Azure experience?
No certification is needed, but a basic understanding of cloud computing and Azure will help. An Azure Fundamentals course is a good first step.
Does this course prepare me for an exam?
No. It is a skills course focused on planning and leading cloud change, not on a certification exam.
How long is the course?
It has 18 video lessons with a total running time of 2 hours 9 minutes, plus 30 test questions.
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. You get a StemBoss Certificate of Completion when you finish the course.
Can I get a refund?
Yes, within 14 days if you have completed less than 20% of the course. See our refund policy for details. Read the refund policy.
