Building and Selling Cloud Business Course Series
PCA 8101 (Classroom) ~~ PCA 8102 (Virtual Classroom) ~~ PCA 8103 (Distance Learning)

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“Total IT services related to Cloud Computing will grow to US$8 trillion by 2013.”
Source: Gartner

The Building and Selling Cloud Business course is a combination of PCA 8000 Building Cloud Business and PCA 8030 Secrets of Selling Cloud Business. As such, it covers both sides of taking company to the Cloud: what do you need to know about the Cloud to take your products and services to the Cloud, and how do you market and sell those products and services in the Cloud.

Course learning emphasis

The Cloud is here to stay, and its growth will be phenomenal. Can your people and business take immediate advantage of this revenue potential?

The learning outcome from this course is that your Cloud Computing knowledge will immediately contribute to helping you make smart, effective and ultimately successful Cloud Computing business decisions on whether you can take your products and services to the Cloud, and how to sell them effectively.

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Course objectives

  • Clear away the incorrect information fog that seem to constantly swirl around Cloud Computing
  • Provide understanding of Cloud Computing nomenclature, attributes, models, and services
  • Be familiar with the Cloud marketplace and selling Cloud Computing to solve business issues for your customers.
  • Ensure that you become your customer's trusted advisor in the area of Cloud Computing

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Audience

Sales and marketing professionals and the business leaders responsible for returning a profit by selling your piece of the Cloud

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Course prerequisites

There is no pre-reading or advance preparation required for this course.

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Course learning modules

  1. Selling in the Cloud marketplace
    Most business issues are related to each other in some way but viewed differently from the perspective of the particular person you are trying to sell to. The benefit of your Cloud solution needs to be “adjusted” to focus on that executive’s point of view.
  2. Cloud business imperatives
    Really understand the prevailing business issues in the areas of accounting (financial), aggravation (operations and management), and agility.
  3. Cloud computing defined
    Understanding and appreciating how the Cloud’s scope and infrastructure allows vendors to supply computing, platform, software and services to their customers.
  4. Facts, barriers and risks
    Understand the facts, barriers and risks up front; then you can make effective Cloud Computing business decisions.
  5. Cloud model definitions
    Ensure that you and your customers fully understand the business values of the four Cloud Business Models: Public Cloud, Private Cloud, Community Cloud, and Hybrid Cloud.
  6. Selecting the first business application to move to the Cloud
    Selecting that first business application is a thoughtful and deliberate balancing act in five dimensions. Learn how to guide your customer in making this important decision.
  7. Attributes of Cloud Service Providers (CSP’s)
    CSPs are a key component of anyone's journey to the Cloud. Whether you want to become a CSP, need to partner with one or more, or want to help your customers choose the best candidate, this module helps you understand the issues around shopping for the right CSP.
  8. Cloud computing knowledge sources and resources
    Grow and strengthen your Cloud knowledge and boost your business decision-making skills with these information-rich sources.

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Course delivery logistics

The Building and Selling Cloud Business course can be delivered in any of our standard delivery options.

Course # Learning delivery methodology Course duration Class size
PCA 8101 Classroom:
Classroom-based facilitator-led and delivered lectures, group discussions, discovery and experiential learning sessions, comprehension quizzes and group and team learning interactive exercises.		 8 hour delivery and exercise session with an 8:00AM start
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8 hours starting at 1:00PM and flowing into the next morning		 Min: 5
Max: 16
PCA 8102 Virtual Classroom:
Facilitator-led Internet-enabled audio and visual lectures, group discussions, comprehension quizzes and group and team learning interactive exercises.		 Two 3-hour delivery sessions on one day
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Two 3-hour delivery sessions over two days		 Min: 5
Max: 25
PCA 8103 Distance learning:
Facilitator-led Internet-enabled audio and visual lectures with a ten minute question and answer period at the end of each session.		 Four 1-hour delivery sessions to meet your schedule requirements Min: 5
Max: 50

The content of the courses is the same across all delivery options. Certain exercises and activities are adapted to work in the virtual or distance learning delivery options. The amount of time for discussions and other group or team learning exercises is also correspondingly adjusted. Custom delivery options are available.

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Customization

Your organization's specific additional content, special delivery needs or participation volume requirements may be blended into these courses. For more information, see our custom training services. Please e-mail us at academy@purposefulclouds.com to plan for any customization you require.

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Downloads

Course Data Sheet

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