Cloud Cost Management and Optimisation
Cloud bills grow quietly because nothing forces anyone to switch resources off. This course covers understanding what drives cloud cost, attributing it to teams and reducing it without harming service.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01What actually drives a cloud bill
- 02Reading the bill and attributing cost to owners
- 03Tagging, accounts and cost allocation structures
- 04Idle, oversized and forgotten resources
- 05Commitment discounts, scaling and scheduling
- 06Architectural choices that reduce running cost
- 07Ongoing governance, budgets, alerts and accountability
What you will gain
- Read and attribute a cloud bill accurately
- Tag resources so cost can be traced to owners
- Identify idle, oversized and forgotten resources
- Apply commitment and scaling options appropriately
- Design architectures that cost less to run
- Establish ongoing cost governance
Who should attend
- Cloud and infrastructure engineers
- IT managers accountable for cloud spend
- Finance staff working with technology cost
- Architects designing cloud workloads
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 to 29 Oct 2026 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 10 to 12 Nov 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 30 Nov to 2 Dec 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 1 to 3 Feb 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 29 to 31 Mar 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 7 to 9 Jun 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 |
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.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- IT & Digital Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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