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Become a GreenOps

PHILOSOPHER | PRACTITIONER | ADVOCATE

Cloud Sustainability Fundamentals


Course overview
This accessible intro course is divided into six sections each with it's own dedicated self-assessment. By working through these topics in order, you will develop a fundamental understanding of the core concepts which underpin the sustainability of cloud computing. This course is designed for all experience levels.
  • Author: James Hall
  • Level: Beginner
  • Study time: 1 hour
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This course is important for FinOps and GreenOps practitioners
Michael Lau
Senior Innovation Consultant
Apptio

Benefits and outcomes

What will this course teach you?

Accessible introduction to Cloud Sustainability

Back to basics summary of what cloud computing is and how using the cloud links to real world emissions.

Sustainability basics

Understand the core concepts which underpin sustainability reporting such as GHG Protocol Scopes 1, 2 & 3 emissions and Location based reporting.

Links to action

Develop a fundamental understanding of cloud emissions which links directly to practical action in your organization.

Ask the right questions

Learn how to interrogate data and assess claims made about cloud sustainability.

Greenpixie Certification

Demonstrate your professional development with a Cloud Sustainability Fundamentals badge, certified by Greenpixie.

Path to progress

Use what you've learned to enrol in our Cloud GreenOps Philosopher course - the next step on your journey.
Cloud sustainability fundamentals

Over 1,000 students and counting

I can absolutely recommend this course to everyone! It gives you a great overview on why it is important AND worthwhile to look at cloud usage from a sustainability perspective!
Darius Kristen
director, senior SAM expert
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This is an excellent introduction to Cloud sustainability.
Gordon Brown
FinOps Analyst
NatWest
This is an excellent introductory course. I feel better able to have an informed conversation about why cloud sustainability is so important.
Alison McIntyre
Director of Cloud Economics
CapGemini
Great instruction which was easy to follow and focused on Key Sustainability Metrics - Energy, Carbon and Water.
Vik Saluja
Vice President FinOps, AI & SustainabilitY
Mastercard
FinOps/GreenOps teams need this for a common foundation.
Mark Bradley
Senior Product Manager
flexera
I highly recommend this course to all FinOps practitioners and Cloud Engineers looking to make a positive difference for the planet.
Varun M
Cloud FinOps Manager
Unilever
Level one

Cloud Sustainability Fundamentals

Before we can learn how to start making better sustainability decisions in the cloud, we must understand how cloud emissions work. This accessible, no-jargon course lays out the fundamentals for anyone curious about cloud sustainability, whether you're new to the topic or a GreenOps philosopher in training.
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