Level two

Your first GreenOps Use Case

Discover the business value of GreenOps for Cloud and AI.

Cloud GreenOps Philosopher

  • Author: James Hall
  • Level: Intermediate
  • Study time: 1 hour
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Course overview
The Cloud GreenOps Philosopher course is a practical guide to kickstarting your first GreenOps initiative. You will study the who, what, how and most importantly why of Cloud GreenOps. Equipped with this knowledge and wisdom, you will have a powerful voice in your organization and wider society, allowing you to effectively advocate for sustainability in cloud and AI.
Cloud GreenOps philosopher

Build the business case for GreenOps

A brilliant course that gets you to think about 'how can I influence' decisions with practical advice and use cases.
Julian Ellis
SAM/ITAM License Manager
ANS
This course is outstanding! I love how it explains complex concepts in simple terms, making it accessible for everyone—from deep-tech engineers to non-technical professionals. The focus on pragmatism and tangible business value is a game-changer. I especially appreciated the clear communication strategies like the 'Trojan Horse' and the timely insights into AI's environmental impact. Highly recommended!
TETIANA FEDRIKO
Principal FinOps Architect
Natwest
I am a FinOps Practitioner and learned a lot during this course - I like the comparison between FinOps and GreenOps and how they can work together!
Julia BECKER
FinOps Cloud Lead & Cloud Security Engineer
Mercedes-Benz
The course showed how to align GreenOps goals with strategy and data, and as such highlight effective means of getting companies to engage with GreenOps practices. I appreciated the focus on practical aspects of engaging companies, and the common-sense approach to what works and what does not work.
LEIGH BLANEY
Senior Software Engineer
Smarter Grid Solutions
Very informative and easy to follow for an ITAM professional. Uses real-life use cases and examples that ACTUALLY happen, rather than book theory. 
DAVID FOXEN
Founder & Principal Consultant
SAMBEAST
Excellent course with a pragmatic approach to cloud sustainability. The GreenOps Flywheel provides a clear path from learning to implementation. Rather than "sustainability at all costs," it teaches you to align GreenOps with pre-existing business goals and speak each stakeholder's language. The Trojan Horse concept—packaging GreenOps as cost savings for CFOs, talent attraction for HR, or environmental impact for engineers—is brilliant. Highly recommend for FinOps, cloud, sustainability roles.
MARK BRADLEY
Senior Product Manager
flexera

What will this course give me?

Be the catalyst for GreenOps culture in your organization by learning how to kickstart your first use case and win the support of key stakeholders.

Definition of GreenOps

Learn the simple and concise Greenpixie definition of GreenOps and how to champion it in your organization

The role of a GreenOps Philosopher

Understand the actual problem we are trying to solve - and why acting like a philosopher will help you do so

Discover the GreenOps Flywheel

Understand the five steps you'll cycle through as you champion GreenOps in your organization

Taking the first step 

Understand how to get GreenOps off the ground with a tangible action plan for taking your first step

Finding the right data

Learn to assess cloud carbon methodologies and understand their applicability to different GreenOps use cases

GreenOps Advocacy

Win support for GreenOps by communicating the business value of GreenOps, beyond sustainability for sustainability sake
Level TWO

Cloud Sustainability Philosopher

This course is divided into five sections each with it's own dedicated self-assessment. By working through these topics in order, you will develop the ability to lead a GreenOps initiative in your workplace. On successful completion of the examination, you will be a Greenpixie certified GreenOps Philosopher. To do this course, we advise you to have completed the Cloud Sustainability Fundamentals course.