Cloud Cost Optimization & Financial Control: 1 Day Session in Surrey

Schedule

Fri, 09 Jan, 2026 at 09:00 am to Mon, 08 Jun, 2026 at 05:00 pm

UTC-08:00

Location

Regus - Surrey | Surrey, BC

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Take control of cloud costs! Learn to optimize spend, improve accountability, and align cloud investments with your business strategy.
About this Event

Group Discounts:

  • Save 10% when registering 3 or more participants
  • Save 15% when registering 10 or more participants

Duration: 1 Full Day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Delivery Mode: Classroom (In-Person)
Language: English
Credits: 8 PDUs / Training Hours
Certification: Course Completion Certificate
Refreshments: Lunch, beverages, and light snacks included


Course Overview

This Cloud Financial Management course gives you the knowledge and tools needed to optimize cloud spending, establish financial accountability, and ensure that your cloud investments support strategic business goals. By mastering cost management principles, governance models, and optimization techniques, you’ll learn to make cloud decisions that improve ROI and align technical expenses with business value.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, you will:

  • Understand core principles of cloud cost management and FinOps
  • Allocate and track cloud spending across teams and projects
  • Develop realistic cloud budgets and forecasts
  • Implement cost optimization tactics to reduce waste
  • Establish governance frameworks for financial accountability

Target Audience

  • Finance professionals
  • IT managers
  • System administrators
  • Solutions architects
  • Developers
  • Cost-optimization leads

Why is it Right Fit for You:

Cloud computing offers tremendous flexibility, but without proper financial oversight, costs can quickly spiral out of control. This course helps you gain clarity and confidence in managing your cloud investments effectively. With hands-on exercises, real-world tools, and expert guidance, you'll learn how to apply financial discipline without slowing innovation. Whether you're an architect, manager, or finance leader, this course equips you to make smart, cost-effective cloud decisions.

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Does your organization need a unified cloud cost strategy?

We offer customized in-house training that aligns with your company's cloud architecture, goals, and budget. Want to build a culture of financial accountability across teams? Our bespoke workshops can help you implement FinOps practices and cost awareness at scale.

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Agenda
Module 1: Introduction to Cloud Financial Management

Info: β€’ Why cloud cost management matters today
β€’ Key terms: FinOps, chargeback, and cost transparency
β€’ Overview of cloud pricing models
β€’ Discussion


Module 2: Cloud Cost Structure & Allocation

Info: β€’ Understanding variable vs fixed cloud costs
β€’ Resource tagging and cost allocation models
β€’ Setting up multi-account cost tracking
β€’ Activity


Module 3: Budgeting & Forecasting in the Cloud

Info: β€’ Techniques for budgeting cloud spend
β€’ Forecasting models based on usage trends
β€’ Financial planning and cost variance analysis
β€’ Case study


Module 4: Cost Optimization Strategies

Info: β€’ Identifying rightsizing opportunities
β€’ Reserved instances and savings plans
β€’ Automation for cost savings
β€’ Group session


Module 5: Monitoring & Analytics Tools

Info: β€’ Key tools: AWS Cost Explorer, Azure Cost Management, GCP Billing
β€’ Tracking spend with dashboards and alerts
β€’ Metric-based performance evaluation
β€’ Activity


Module 6: Governance & Policy Frameworks

Info: β€’ Organizational policies for cost control
β€’ Chargeback, showback, and accountability frameworks
β€’ Role of cloud governance teams and centers of excellence
β€’ Scenario


Module 7: Aligning Cloud Spend with Business Value

Info: β€’ Linking cost to performance and outcomes
β€’ Communicating financial impact to stakeholders
β€’ Case examples from cost-efficient organizations
β€’ Exercise


Module 8: Real-World Cloud Savings Case Studies

Info: β€’ Lessons from startups and large enterprises
β€’ Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
β€’ Building a culture of cost awareness
β€’ Breakout session


Module 9: Actionable Roadmap for Cloud Cost Efficiency

Info: β€’ Checklist for cloud cost optimization
β€’ Skill and process improvements
β€’ Tailoring strategies to your organization
β€’ Exercise


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Regus - Surrey, King's Cross Shopping Centre, 7404 King George Blvd Suite 200, Surrey, Canada

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