Discover the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework for cloud transformation

Explore the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) by examining its structure, core perspectives, capabilities, and implementation phases to understand how it supports business, technology, and operational transformation throughout the cloud adoption journey.

Apply the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework with confidence

Discover how AWS CAF implementation phases, organisational perspectives, and transformation workshops support effective cloud adoption planning and successful long-term transformation initiatives.

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
Introduction to the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
- Introduction to the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF)
  In this activity, you will explore the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF 3.0), its core perspectives, and implementation phases to build a mental model for accelerating cloud transformation through hands-on workshops.

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What will you achieve?

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

Articulate the goals and benefits of AWS CAF
Recognize AWS CAF structure and components
Identify core perspectives and how their capabilities will be impacted by cloud adoption
Describe AWS CAF implementation phases and corresponding workshops

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for internal Amazonians, AWS Partners, external customers, non-technical business professionals, and solutions architects.

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:

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Includes any articles, videos, peer reviews and quizzes

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

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