Duration
1 day
Course Outline
- 1. Introduction to Azure
Overview of Azure
Cloud Computing’s Role in Modern Finance
- 2. Azure Cost Management for Finance
Understanding Azure Pricing Models and Structures
Efficiently Budgeting for Azure Resources
Cost Management Tools and Forecasting
Financial Governance: Ensuring ROI on Azure Investments
- 3. Financial Data Handling in Azure
Azure SQL Database: Storing and querying financial data
Azure Blob Storage: Securely storing financial documents and transactional data
Azure Data Lake: Harnessing big data for financial analytics
Data Encryption, Backups, and Archival for Financial Records
- 4. Security, Compliance, and Regulatory Frameworks
Azure Active Directory: Ensuring access control for financial data
Azure Policy & Blueprints: Setting standards for resources
Meeting Financial Regulatory Standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX, Basel III) on Azure
Audit Trails and Monitoring for Financial Transactions
- 5. Advanced Financial Analytics & Reporting
Azure Synapse Analytics: Advanced analytics for financial modeling
Integrating Power BI with Azure: Real-time financial dashboards & reports
Predictive Analytics: Forecasting market trends and financial risks using Azure Machine Learning
- 6. Azure Solutions Tailored for Financial Services
Azure Blockchain: Ensuring tamper-proof financial transactions
Financial risk modeling with Azure AI
Case Studies: How major financial institutions leverage Azure
- 7. Q&A and Hands-on Session
Demonstration of a financial workflow on Azure (e.g., creating a financial dashboard using Azure Data and Power BI)
- 8. Conclusion and Future Learning Pathways
Further resources specifically for finance professionals
Next steps for deepening Azure finance knowledge
Programme scope, delivery arrangements and suitability are confirmed during enquiry.