Cloud Computing for Business Leaders
Transforming Operations in the Digital Era
1-Day Live Online workshop, plus an additional 15-minute personal 1:1 consultation
This course is designed for business leaders who want to understand how cloud computing can drive strategic advantage across their organisations. It provides the tools and insights needed to make informed, data-driven, and cost-effective decisions in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.
Participants will explore how cloud technologies transform operations, enhance scalability, reduce costs, and foster innovation across industries — from banking to manufacturing to healthcare.
Through real-world case studies from leading global companies, the course demonstrates how to evaluate cloud solutions strategically and align cloud adoption with long-term business goals.
In today’s economy, cloud computing is no longer just an IT consideration — it’s a core business enabler that shapes competitiveness, agility, and growth.
The course also includes a 15-minute one-to-one personal implementation session with your trainer. This is an opportunity to Apply what you’ve learned, Adapt it to your specific role, and Achieve meaningful results at work. We recommend booking this session in advance to ensure it takes place shortly after the course concludes.
This course is designed for:
- Business managers and executives seeking digital transformation opportunities
- IT and operations leaders exploring cloud migration
- Department heads responsible for budget and resource optimisation
- Entrepreneurs and startup founders leveraging cloud platforms for growth
Objectives
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
- Understand the strategic role of cloud computing — public, private, and hybrid models.
- Identify key cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and their business applications.
- Evaluate real-world success stories to guide their organisation’s cloud strategy.
- Recognise security, compliance, and cost-management challenges.
- Design a roadmap for digital transformation using cloud tools and frameworks.
Module 1: Cloud Computing and its Strategic Relevance
• Overview of cloud technology and business value
• Understanding service and deployment models
• Cloud providers comparison (AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud)
Real-Life Example:
Netflix uses AWS to handle over 125 million hours of daily streaming, enabling global scalability and uninterrupted customer service.
Module 2: Business Benefits and ROI
• Cost optimization through pay-as-you-go models
• Increasing agility and reducing time-to-market
• Enhancing collaboration and remote work
Real-Life Example:
Airbnb runs its entire platform on Amazon Web Services, allowing it to scale resources instantly during high-demand periods like holidays.
Module 3: Security, Compliance, and Risk Management
• Data privacy and regulatory compliance in cloud environments
• Best practices for secure migration and access control
• Cloud disaster recovery and resilience planning
Real-Life Example:
Capital One migrated to AWS and adopted a ‘cloud-first’ security approach, using automation to detect threats faster than on traditional servers.
Module 4: Cloud Strategy and Transformation Roadmap
• Assessing organizational readiness for cloud adoption
• Building a migration plan and selecting vendors
• Integrating AI, IoT, and Big Data through cloud services
Real-Life Example:
Coca-Cola uses Google Cloud’s AI tools to analyze customer insights and predict demand, improving logistics and inventory planning.
Module 5: Hands-On Business Simulation
Participants work in teams to design a cloud adoption plan for a fictional company facing digital transformation challenges.
Petros Petrou - IT and Operations professional with extensive experience in enterprise environments, specialising in ATM network coordination, server systems engineering, and complex network infrastructure development.
