# Cloud Computing for Managers

> Make sound decisions about cloud adoption, costs, security and vendors without needing a technical background.

- **Provider:** Afriskora Training Solutions
- **Category:** Data, AI & Digital Skills
- **Duration:** 3 days
- **Formats:** classroom (cities across Africa), live virtual (Zoom/Teams), in-house for teams
- **Certificate:** Afriskora Certificate of Completion, verifiable online
- **Booking:** request dates and a quote; invoice and EFT payment
- **Web page:** https://afriskora.co.za/courses/data-ai-digital/cloud-computing-for-managers
- **Request dates:** https://afriskora.co.za/request-training?course=cloud-computing-for-managers

## Overview

Moving to the cloud is a business decision as much as a technical one. This course helps managers understand cloud models, build a business case, compare providers, manage costs and contracts, and ensure data sovereignty and compliance. It is vendor-neutral and draws on African public and private sector migrations.

## Who should attend

- Business and IT managers
- Procurement and finance staff
- Public-sector ICT decision-makers
- Project managers for cloud migrations

## Learning outcomes

- Explain cloud models in business terms
- Build a cloud business case
- Compare providers and contract terms
- Control cloud costs
- Address data sovereignty and compliance

## Course outline

### Module 1: Cloud fundamentals for decision-makers

- Cloud models explained
- Benefits and risks
- Data sovereignty in Africa
- When cloud is not the answer

### Module 2: Business case and procurement

- Total cost of ownership
- Choosing providers
- Contracts and SLAs
- Exit strategies

### Module 3: Managing the move

- Migration approaches
- Cost management (FinOps)
- Security and compliance
- Change management