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Cloud Transformation (Coursera)

Offered by Howard University,

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.

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Course 2 of 3 in the Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization.

What You Will 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.

Syllabus

WEEK 1
Foundations of the Cloud
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.

WEEK 2
Cloud Technology
This module describes cloud technology. It provides an overview of cloud technology along with how to evaluate hardware used to host cloud services.

WEEK 3
Transformation
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.

WEEK 4
Cloud Deployment
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.

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