Unlock AWS Cloud to Drive Telecom Innovation, 5G Monetisation & Growth

In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help companies in the telecommunication (telecom) industry meet business objectives.

It explores how Amazon Web Services (AWS) brings the most advanced and secure cloud services, the deepest collaborative business solution, and the fastest rate of innovation. With AWS, service providers can cloudify their business and create new revenue streams, differentiating and innovating at every stage of the customer journey. The course addresses concepts such as simplifying operations, accelerating growth through monetising 5G, and delivering enterprise transformation while reimagining the customer experience. This course includes reading text, interactive lessons, videos, and knowledge check questions.

You’ll access learning content and practical activities online through Amazon Web Services (AWS), alongside your FutureLearn course experience, giving you direct access to AWS learning as you progress.

Syllabus

Week 1
AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Telecommunications
- AWS Cloud Essentials for Business Leaders - Telecommunications
  In this activity, you will learn telecom cloud basics, evaluate industry trends using the Cloud Value Framework, and explore cost savings, staff productivity, operational resilience, and business agility.

When would you like to start?

Start straight away and join a global classroom of learners. If the course hasn’t started yet you’ll see the future date listed below.

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Learning on this course

On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.

What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Explain the role of information technology (IT) in an organization for business transformation
Explain the customer value proposition for using the cloud in the telecom industry
Define key characteristics of cloud computing
Explain the cloud business model
Identify key telecom security practices of cloud computing
Frame the cloud business value using the Cloud Value Framework

Who is the course for?

Line of business (LOB) owners and executives

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

What's included?

Amazon Web Services (AWS) are offering everyone who joins this course a free digital upgrade, so that you can experience the full benefits of studying online for free. This means that you get:

Unlimited access to this course

Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

A PDF Certificate of Achievement to prove your success when you’re eligible

Learning on FutureLearn

Your learning, your rules

Courses are split into weeks, activities, and steps to help you keep track of your learning
Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores

Join a global classroom

Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others

Map your progress

As you work through the course, use notifications and the Progress page to guide your learning
Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
Complete 90% of course steps and all of the assessments to earn your certificate

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