Overview
“Targeted cloud skills training should be made readily accessible to support agility”
Along with cloud technology, new roles are introduced to the organisation (for instance the roles within a Cloud Centre of Expertise). One should not confuse a Cloud Architect with a domain or enterprise architect and a cloud consultant is not a traditional consultant enriched with some cloud knowledge. Learning paths, specifically designed for these new roles, ensure that all necessary knowledge and mindset is built up. ?
Different types of learning paths are distinguished:?
- Technology oriented courses and certifications, which mainly focus on mastering formal knowledge and skills about cloud (e.g. specific Azure, AWS, or GCP training and certifications)?
- Process Implementation training courses that mainly focus on mastering cloud governance knowledge and skills (e.g., Weolcan cloud governance training, AWS TCO training, etc.)?
- Coaching and advising skills training, which mainly focus on the cultural and personal skills around the adoption of cloud technology, such as awareness, and evangelisation. Building and securing these skills is less explicit, but nevertheless essential for accelerating cloud adoption?
Learning paths serve all stakeholders within IT and those directly dealing with IT, and should be customised based on role and level of engagement in the cloud transition. In general, specific training paths help organisations build targeted and structured knowledge. ?
Remember though, certifications for these learning paths often are only temporarily valid. The fast developments in cloud require regular knowledge updates. The CCoE will assist in determining the most appropriate learning paths considering the challenges to be addressed and will maintain those over time.
Activities checklist
Initial:
- Identifying the need for training in the organisation?
- Drawing up overview/portfolio training paths per knowledge/competence supplies linked to role?
- Drawing up (approval) process for applying for training including. budget etc.?
- Tuning and approving plans with HR/P&O department(s)/managers ?
- Setting accreditation targets for teams
Recurring:
- Organising/facilitating training and examinations?
- Facilitating staff to request training?
- Helping make the right training choices?
- Ensuring accreditations stay up to date
RASCI
| cloud consultant | responsible | transformation consultant | consulting |
| cloud architect | supporting | cloud partners | |
| cloud security specialist | supporting | DevOps team | informed |
| cloud developer | supporting | business stakeholder | |
| cloud engineer | consulting | architecture | |
| cloud analyst | supporting | security | |
| product owner CCoE | informed | finance | |
| management | accountable | procurement |