This course focuses on leveraging the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation. Learners will analyze the impact of cloud computing layers on business outcomes, identify best practices for cloud security, and discuss how cloud products and services support sustainability efforts.
Cloud Transformation
Cloud Transformation
This course is part of Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization
Instructors: Carlos Buskey
Sponsored by Coursera Learning Team
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level
Some related experience required
11 hours to complete
3 weeks at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
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What you'll learn
Detail the value that cloud systems offer to businesses.
Justify use of the cloud for business problem solving and digital transformation.
Align business objectives with appropriate cloud deployment types to benefit an organization.
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Assessments
12 assignments
Taught in English
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This course is part of the Introduction to Information Systems for Business Specialization
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There are 4 modules in this course
This module establishes the importance IT data centers. It explores different layers of cloud computing. Finally, it provides a foundation for knowledge about IT security.
What's included
8 videos1 reading4 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module describes cloud technology. It provides an overview of cloud technology along with how to evaluate hardware used to host cloud services.
What's included
3 videos2 assignments2 discussion prompts
This module introduces learners to digital transformation. It provides and overview of digital transformation along with the types of digital transformation a business might experience. Finally it establishes a foundation for analyzing how the cloud will support digital transformation.
What's included
4 videos4 assignments1 discussion prompt
This module introduces learners to cloud deployment. It covers the different types of deployment models. It provides an overview to prepare you for applying cloud deployment models strategically within an organization.
What's included
4 videos1 reading2 assignments1 peer review
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