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Introduction to FOCUS
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Introduction to FOCUS Exam
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Introduction to FOCUS
Discover FOCUS, the FinOps Open Cost & Usage Specification, in this introductory course featuring the what and why of FOCUS. Learn what the specification is, and why it is important for FinOps practitioners and vendors.
Throughout this course, you’ll explore the goals of FOCUS, view sample use cases, and learn about gathering FOCUS-compliant datasets. Take this course to get an introduction to this important billing standard that is shaping the future of FinOps.
Content covered in this course:
- Introduction to FOCUS: What it is and why it matters
- Sample Use Cases
- Learn about how to get FOCUS-compliant datasets
- Understand what to do next as an individual and organization
Benefits of taking this course:
After completing this course you will know what FOCUS is and why it is important for FinOps practitioners and vendors. You will be able to talk about FOCUS at an introductory level and know where to find more resources about FOCUS. You will also be prepared to take the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst course and exam if you choose (although this course is not a prerequisite to becoming a FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst).
This course is intended for:
- Anyone who relies on cloud consumption data or requires data from the FinOps team to perform their role
- Core Personas who work with FinOps Practitioners at their organization
- FinOps service providers, Consultants, or Managed Service Providers
With this course, you will receive:
- Interactive training modules with written content and videos
- 12 months of access to online course materials
- A certificate* of completion upon passing the exam
*Please note this is not the same as becoming “certified” in FOCUS. In order to become certified, you must take the FinOps Certified FOCUS Analyst course and pass that exam.
If you have questions, please contact training@finops.org.