Cloud Computing Foundations
Cloud services have changed how organisations build, run, and pay for technology. This course explains the concepts, models, and benefits of cloud computing in plain terms. Participants examine service models, deployment options, and the basics of cost and security.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Explaining core cloud computing concepts and terms
- 02Comparing infrastructure, platform, and software models
- 03Assessing benefits and trade offs of moving to cloud
- 04Understanding the shared responsibility security model
- 05Estimating and managing ongoing cloud costs
- 06Planning a migration of workloads to the cloud
- 07Comparing public, private, and hybrid deployment
What you will gain
- Explain core cloud computing concepts
- Compare service and deployment models
- Assess the benefits and trade offs of cloud
- Understand cloud security responsibilities
- Estimate and manage cloud costs
- Plan a move of workloads to the cloud
Who should attend
- IT staff and administrators
- Technical project managers
- Managers evaluating cloud
- Professionals new to cloud
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 16 to 18 Nov 2026 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 25 to 27 Jan 2027 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 5 to 7 Apr 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 14 to 16 Jun 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- IT & Digital Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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