FinOps Certified Practitioner Self-paced Course + Certification Exam
Includes all course modules and the certification exam.
The FinOps Certified Practitioner self-paced course includes all course modules and the certification exam.
- Learn the basics of FinOps – what it is, why it came to be, and the problems it solves
- Gain comprehensive knowledge of the FinOps Framework and its six components
- Understand the motivations and concerns of FinOps Core Personas
- Learn the vocabulary needed to collaborate on FinOps activities with other stakeholders
- Get an introduction to cloud billing data and the FOCUS initiatives
- Understand the iterative Phases for practicing FinOps
The course is designed for professionals who want to understand how FinOps is applied to enhance business value through cloud operations. FinOps Practitioners who are just beginning their careers will gain a solid foundation of this practice. Organizations undergoing a cloud-first strategy or who are in the midst of a cloud migration will also benefit greatly. You should consider this course if you are any of the following:
- FinOps Practitioners (e.g., FinOps Analyst, Director of Cloud Optimization, Manager of Cloud Operations, or Cloud Cost Optimization Data Analyst)
- FinOps Core Personas who work with FinOps Practitioners (We recommend Engineers take the FinOps Certified Engineer course)
- Allied Persona from Intersecting Disciplines such as ITAM, ITFM, Sustainability, and Security who work with FinOps Practitioners
- Cloud Service Providers (e.g., Consultant, Managed Service Provider)
- Support Professionals who work for a Cloud Service Provider or a FinOps tooling vendor (e.g., Technical Account Manager, Customer Success Services)
- Sales and Marketing Professionals who work for a FinOps tooling vendor (e.g., Product Marketing Manager, Account Executive, Solution Architect)
- Understand the basics of how cloud computing works and know the key services from your cloud providers, including their common use cases
- Have a basic understanding of consumption-based billing and pay-as-you-go pricing models
- Can describe the basic value proposition of running in cloud
- Have a base level of knowledge of at least one of the three main public cloud providers (Amazon Web Services, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
- Interactive training modules with written content and videos
- 12 months to access course materials and pass the exam
- FinOps Certified Practitioner certificate and badge (upon passing the exam)
After passing the Exam, the FinOps Certified Practitioner Certification is valid for 24 months.
If you pass the exam, you will be emailed a certificate immediately following the exam, with a unique code in the bottom left corner. This certificate proves that you are a Certified FinOps Practitioner. Additionally, you will receive a digital FinOps Certified Practitioner badge to display on your LinkedIn account.
If you have questions, please contact training@finops.org.
