Moving to the Cloud
The cloud is taking business by storm. In fact, due to the extraordinary growth of the cloud, it has been described as a tornado, not a fluffy white floating object! Commercial research analysts consider cloud as one of the most significant trends with a potential to change the whole global IT industry. Governments, including those in the US, Britain, and Australia, have cloud-first policies now in place which mandate cloud over non-cloud services in ICT procurement.
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- Level Foundation
- Duration 19 hours
- Course by The University of Melbourne
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The cloud is taking business by storm. In fact, due to the extraordinary growth of the cloud, it has been described as a tornado, not a fluffy white floating object! Commercial research analysts consider cloud as one of the most significant trends with a potential to change the whole global IT industry. Governments, including those in the US, Britain, and Australia, have cloud-first policies now in place which mandate cloud over non-cloud services in ICT procurement. But CIOs and other senior executives, while it's on the majority of their agendas, aren't sure what it really means for their organisations - how to leverage the benefits, control the commercials, manage the business risk, and adapt their organisations. While it is important to set requirements, negotiate commercials (terms, service level agreements, and pricing), and sign the contract - it is also critical that we develop a clear plan for ‘Moving to the Cloud’ which realigns our business architecture, organization and most importantly our people. This course provides the answers that management must know to be successful and realise the benefits: • Where should I go cloud? • What are the commercials? • Where is my leverage? • How do I realign my business practices and architecture? • How do I gear up my people and structure my organisation? View the MOOC promotional video here: http://tinyurl.com/hvtz2phModules
Welcome and Introduction
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3
Videos
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2
Readings
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- What do you hope to learn? Why are you taking this course?
3
Videos
- Welcome from Rod and Sara
- Welcome from the University of Melbourne
- Week 1 Overview: Cloud Computing
2
Readings
- Course Overview
- Start of Course Survey
Disruptive Technology
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2
Videos
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Videos
- Disruptive Technology: Where Does the Cloud Fit?
- Student Debate: Is the Cloud the end of Traditional IT Outsourcing?
Brief History of Cloud
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- History of the Cloud
- History of the Cloud with Leslie Willcocks
Cloudspeak
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3
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Will cloud be the end of ITO?
3
Videos
- Cloudspeak
- How Cloud Works with Shane Hercules
- Demystifying the Cloud with Vince Kellen
Reading and Assessment
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- 1. Introduction to the Cloud
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Readings
- Outsourcing to the Cloud
Cloud adoption
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4
Videos
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1
Discussion
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Discussions
- Has the cloud jumped the chasm?
4
Videos
- Week 2 Overview: Cloud Adoption
- Cloud Adoption
- Cloud Adoption Trends with Vince Kellen
- Vendor and Client Challenges with Russel Ives
Governments and Cloud
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Governments Adopting Cloud
- Cloud First Policies with Mike Baker
- Student Debate: Should Federal Governments Move to the Cloud?
Considering Your First Move
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5
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Factors to consider when moving to the cloud
5
Videos
- Using the Cloud - A Beginning
- Adopting Cloud at the University of Kentucky with Vince Kellen
- Adopting Cloud at the Australian Taxation Office with Mike Baker
- Insights on Cloud Challenges with Claude Baudoin
- Insights on Cloud Adoption with Rodrigo and Amir
Forming Requirements
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- Forming Requirements
Reading and Assessment
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- 2. Cloud Adoption
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Readings
- Tricks and Traps of the Cloud
Cloud Commercials
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Week 3 Overview: Cloud Commercials, Contracts, SLAs and KPIs
- Introducing Cloud Commercials
The Cloud Contract
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1
Videos
1
Videos
- The Cloud Contract
SLAs and KPIs
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2
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Will a cloud contract and SLA protect you?
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Videos
- SLAs and KPIs
- Cloud Contracts and SLAs with Rodrigo and Amir
Pricing Cloud and Vendor Charging Models
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4
Videos
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1
Discussion
1
Discussions
- Pricing cloud services
4
Videos
- Cloud Pricing
- Cloud Pricing with Mike Baker
- Cloud Pricing with Claude Boudoin
- Cloud Pricing with Rodrigo and Amir
Insights from our Panel
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Cloud Issues with Claude Boudain
- On Demand with Rodrigo and Amir
Reading and Assessment
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- 3. Commercials
1
Readings
- IAAS Contracts
Getting Ready to Move
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5
Videos
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2
Discussion
2
Discussions
- Which of the organization elements are the most important to consider first?
- What is your experience with capability frameworks?
5
Videos
- Week 4 Overview: Getting Ready to Move
- Getting Ready to Move
- Managing Change
- Capability Maturity
- Cloud and Traditional On-Premise Computing
Business Architecture
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Business Architecture
- Generic Principles for Cloud Adoption: Student Presentation
Processes
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1
Videos
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Videos
- Processes
Structure
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3
Videos
3
Videos
- Organization
- Governance
- Impact on Roles
Reading and Assessment
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- 4. Getting Ready to Move
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Readings
- Organisational Change Management - Chapters 1, 2, 3, 5, 7 & 8
Planning the Transition
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Week 5 Overview: Planning the Transition
- Planning the Transition
Relationships
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- The Actors
- Relationships
- Emotional Intelligence
- Managing Change when Moving to the Cloud - Individual Impact: Student Presentation
Developing the Change Agenda
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2
Videos
2
Videos
- Developing the Change Agenda
- Change Management Practices to Address Cloud Challenges: Student Presentation
The Process of Change
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2
Videos
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1
Discussion
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Discussions
- Describe your involvement in a change project
2
Videos
- The Process of Change
- Change Management in IT Outsourcing: Student Presentation
Reading and Assessment
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1
Readings
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1
Assignment
1
Assignment
- 5. Planning the Transition
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Readings
- Organisational Change Management: Chapters 4, 9, 11, 14 & 15
Going Live
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7
Videos
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1
Discussion
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Discussions
- How would you create a 'cloud culture'?
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Videos
- Week 6 Overview: Arriving in the Cloud
- Consolidation
- Creating the Cloud Culture with Leslie Wilcocks
- Building Awareness
- The Importance of Communication
- Preparing the Individual
- Information Security Needs and Controls: Student Presentation
Tips and Traps
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2
Videos
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Videos
- Barriers and Enablers
- Organisational Challenges When Adopting E-learning and MOOCs: Student Presentation
Course Wrap-up
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4
Videos
4
Videos
- Now We Have Moved
- The Cloud Standards Council with Claude Baudoin
- The Future of Cloud: Predictions by our Expert Panel
- Employee of the Future with Anthony Wong
Reading and Assessment
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3
Readings
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1
PeerReview
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1
Assignment
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Assignment
- 6. Consolidation
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Peer Review
- Cloud Case Study: UniMelb-MedTech
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Readings
- Organisational Change Management: Chapters 9, 10, 14 & 15
- Academic Integrity
- End of Course Survey
Auto Summary
"Moving to the Cloud" is a foundational course offered by Coursera, focused on guiding business leaders through the complexities of cloud adoption. Aimed at CIOs and senior executives, it covers key topics such as leveraging cloud benefits, managing business risks, and realigning organizational structures. The course spans 1140 minutes and is available with a Starter subscription. Join now to navigate the transformative power of the cloud in the IT industry.
Rod Dilnutt
Sara Cullen