What is this about? 
This course is designed for technology professionals who architect the technology solutions that support the changing requirements due to adoption of cloud computing, and help organizations leverage the opportunities that cloud is creating. Solution Architects need to understand the impact that cloud is having on business and information architecture, application design, data management, and security architecture—and be very familiar with the topology and eco-systems that are being created as a result of increasing adoption of cloud technologies and operating models.
 
 
What’s in it for you?
At the end of this course, the participant will gain competencies in and be able to:
	
Explain the history of Cloud Computing and its impact on business and IT Architecture
	
Demonstrate the key engineering concepts of operating “as a Service”
	
Explain the impact of Cloud Computing on Service Management
	
Understand Consumer & Provider Perspectives on Setting Up Cloud Environments
	
Evaluating a Cloud Solution Architecture
	
Migrating and transitioning to a Cloud environment
 
 
Who should attend?
	
Technology Architects
	
Application Architects
	
System Architects       
	
Cloud Strategy Consultants
	
Enterprise Architects
	
Senior Developers
 
 
Duration
3 days
 
 
Prerequisites
None. It is recommended that participants have achieved the Cloud Technology Associate certification (or its equivalent) from the Cloud Credential Council (and that participants are conversant with cloud concepts and vocabulary). It is further recommended that participants are TOGAF Certified (or its equivalent). 
 
 
Exam format
25 questions 
Pass mark is 64%
75 minutes duration
Closed book