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ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Training in Barcelona explains how organisations select, integrate, and govern cloud services. Learners progress through topics on sourcing strategies, adoption frameworks, and provider management. Optimise cloud value while advancing toward specialist certification.

Learn advanced techniques for optimising cloud services, enhancing work efficiency
Understand key strategies to mitigate risks and maximise security in cloud adoption
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ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services ITIL® AMCS Course Outline

Unit 1: Understand the Role of Cloud Services in an Organisation

Module 1: Describe the Characteristics of the Cloud

What is the Cloud?

Module 2: Describe the Approaches to Cloud Adoption

Approaches to Migrating Existing Services
One-Off Migrations
Evolutionary Migrations
Big-Bang Migrations

Module 3: Cloud Deployment Models and Cloud Service Models

Types of Cloud Solution
Cloud Service Models
Standard and Non-Standard Services
Deployment Models

Unit 2: Know How to Define an Organisation’s Requirements for Adopting, and Readiness to Adopt, Cloud Solutions

Module 4: Describe the Structure and Content of a Business Case for Cloud

Business Case Structure

Module 5: Know How to Define Organisation’s Requirements for Cloud Solutions

Defining Requirements for Cloud Services
Impact of Cloud Services on Existing Customers
Typical Requirements

Module 6: Carry Out an Organisational Readiness Assessment for Cloud Adoption

Conducting a Cloud Readiness Assessment
Steps in Conducting a Cloud Readiness Assessment
Define the Assessment Scope
Assess Current Resources
Specify the Desired Scope of Cloud Services
Assess Operational Readiness
Produce an Assessment Report

Module 7: Know How to Communicate a Cloud Business Case

Communicating a Business Case

Unit 3: Identify the Types of Cloud Services and Understand Their Applicability to an Organisation's Context

Module 8: Describe the Types of Cloud Service Providers

Conducting a Cloud Readiness Assessment

Module 9: Describe the Key Elements of a Cloud Strategy for a Service Consumer

Formulating the Cloud Strategy

Module 10: Identify the Available Services that are Relevant to the Organisation’s Context

Researching What Services are Available
Understanding the CSP Landscape

Unit 4: Understand How Cloud Services are Selected and Procured in the ‘Offer’ Step of the Customer Journey

Module 11: Describe the Costs of Using Cloud Services

Costs
Exploring Cloud Services
Onboarding and Offboarding
Co-Creation
Under- and Over-Utilisation
Outages

Module 12: Describe the Benefits and Opportunities Created by Cloud Services

Deciding to Use Cloud Services
Benefits and Disbenefits of Using Cloud Services

Module 13: Describe the Key Risks and Disbenefits of Using Cloud Services

Risks
Shifts in Roles and Responsibilities
Unauthorised Procurement of Cloud Services
Security of Cloud Services
API Vulnerability
Maintaining Separation Between Tenants
Vendor Lock-in
Third-Party Contracting
Migration

Module 14: Describe Security and Compliance Considerations of Using Cloud Services

Security and Compliance Considerations
Visibility
Compliance
Automation
Conflict Between Development and Security Priorities
Hybrid IT
Role of Service Level Agreements with Onboarded Cloud Services

Module 15: Describe the Inputs and Outputs of a Return on Investment (ROI) for Cloud

Return on Investment Process
Define the Purpose, Objectives, and Scope of the Assessment
Collect Data
Review and Analyse the Data
Calculate and Report
Decide

Unit 5: Know How to Onboard and Offboard Cloud Services

Module 16: Describe the Key Approaches for Migrating to or from the Cloud

Moving from In-House to Cloud Solutions
Migrating from One Cloud Service Provider to Another
Migrating Away from the Cloud

Module 17: Carry Out the Activities of Onboarding/Offboarding Cloud Services

About the Onboard Step: General Considerations

Module 18: Know How to Modify an Operating Model to Support Migration to Cloud Services

What Happens to an Operating Model When Moving to the Cloud?

Unit 6: How to Manage the Use of Cloud Services

Module 19: Shared Responsibility Model

Shared Responsibility Model

Module 20: How to Measure the Quality of Consumed Cloud Services

Managing Cloud Service Quality

Module 21: Describe the Tools, Techniques, Methods, and Controls Used to Manage the Use of Cloud Services

Managing the Optimisation of Cloud Service Consumption

Unit 7: Know How to Evaluate and Improve a Cloud Strategy

Module 22: Adjustments for a Cloud Strategy to Respond to VUCA Challenges

VUCA and the Value Co-Creation Map

Module 23: Apply the Continual Improvement Model to an Organisation’s Cloud Strategy

Continual Improvement and the Value Co-Creation Map for Cloud

Who should attend this ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Training Course?

This ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services (ITIL® AMCS) Course is ideal for anyone who understands relevant ITIL® 4 guidance and enables career development opportunities in the cloud service domain. This ITIL Certification Course is beneficial for these professionals:

IT Service Managers
Cloud Solution Architects
Cloud Service Managers
Business Analysts
IT Security Professionals
DevOps Engineers
Cybersecurity Managers

Prerequisites of the ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Training Course

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this ITIL® 4 Specialist Course.

ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services ITIL® AMCS Course Overview

This ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Course delve into the critical realm of cloud services within the ITIL® 4 framework, exploring their significance in modern IT infrastructures. It elucidates the principles, strategies, and practices essential for effectively acquiring and managing cloud services, aligning them with business objectives. With the accelerating shift to cloud-based solutions, this ITIL Course provides indispensable insights into optimising the utilisation and management of cloud services.

Proficiency in acquiring and managing cloud services is crucial. IT managers, service delivery professionals, cloud architects, and those involved in IT service management can benefit immensely from mastering this domain. It ensures streamlined service delivery, cost optimisation, enhanced scalability, and responsiveness to dynamic business needs.

This intensive 2-day ITIL Certification Training equips delegates with a comprehensive understanding of cloud service acquisition and management within the ITIL® framework. Delegates will gain practical insights into navigating challenges, optimising service delivery, and ensuring seamless integration of cloud services within organisational frameworks. They'll acquire the tools to drive innovation and strategic decision-making regarding cloud utilisation.

ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services ITIL® AMCS Training Course Objectives

To understand the fundamentals of cloud service acquisition in alignment with organisational objectives
To explore strategies for effectively managing diverse cloud services and their integration
To assess risks and implement best practices for secure and compliant cloud service management
To optimise cost, performance, and scalability of cloud services
To enhance service delivery by leveraging cloud-based solutions efficiently
To establish governance frameworks for sustainable and effective cloud service management
To foster a culture of continuous improvement in cloud service acquisition and management

Upon completion of the ITIL Certification, participants will be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to navigate the complexities of cloud computing and effectively manage cloud services within their organisations. They will be better prepared to leverage cloud technology to drive innovation, improve agility, and achieve strategic business objectives.

What’s included in this ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services ITIL® Training Course?

ITIL® 4 Specialist: Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services ITIL® (AMCS) Examination
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Digital Delegate Pack

ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring And Managing Cloud Services ITIL® AMCS Exam Information

The ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services (ITIL® AMCS) exam evaluates a candidate's proficiency in understanding and applying best practices for cloud service acquisition and management, in alignment with the ITIL® 4 framework's principles and guidelines.

Question Type: Multiple Choice
Total Questions: 40
Total Marks: 40 Marks
Pass Mark: 65% or 26/40 Marks
Duration: 90 Minutes
Open Book/ Closed Book: Closed Book

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What is ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Training Certification?

This training certification focuses on managing cloud-based services, covering strategies for acquiring, implementing, and governing cloud solutions within the ITIL framework, and enhancing expertise in cloud service management.

What is cloud services?

Cloud services refer to the delivery of computing services—such as storage, servers, databases, networking, software, and analytics—over the internet, allowing users to access and use these resources on-demand without needing to own or manage physical infrastructure.

What are the types of cloud services?

Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS) are the three types of cloud services.

What are the benefits of taking this ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring And Managing Cloud Services Training?

Flexible practices, focus on practices for organisation and individual level, holistic approach, adapts and aligns as per new era technologies, and increase in customer satisfaction and business profits are some of the key benefits of using ITIL® 4.

Are there any prerequisites for taking this ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Course?

There are no formal prerequisites for attending this ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Course.

What is included in this ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Certification?

In this course, delegates will have 2-day intensive training with our experienced instructors, a digital delegate pack consisting of important notes related to this course, and a certificate after course completion.

What is the duration of this training course?

This course is a 2-day training course during which delegates participate in intensive learning sessions that cover various course topics.

What will I learn in this ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Training?

During this training course, you will cover various essential topics such as approaches to cloud adoption, evolutionary migrations, deployment models, business case structure, CSP landscape, formulating the cloud strategy, benefits of using cloud services, API vulnerability, etc.

What are the career opportunities available after completing this ITIL® 4 Specialist Acquiring and Managing Cloud Services Course?

Completing this course, career paths may include cloud architect, IT service manager, cloud consultant, or roles focusing on cloud service procurement and management within organizations, offering expertise in cloud solutions.

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Fantastic trainer.

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Excellent knowledge of subject matter and used good examples to explain aspects of cloud services to delegates.

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Satheesh was able to answer all the queries raised during the training and helped the class understand the concepts.

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Trainer have in-depth knowledge on the ITIL

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