Of course, schools and training providers also offer introductory courses in Cloud Computing Platform, mainly on Windows Azure from Microsoft, which are designed to broaden understanding of the cloud and Microsoft Cloud.

The following skills, for example, can be acquired with cloud computing training:

• Knowledge of the basic concepts of cloud computing
• Understanding the overarching technical aspects of virtualization
• Understanding the business benefits of using cloud computing
• Get a comprehensive overview of the topic of cloud computing from a management perspective
• Understanding the technical challenges and identifying measures to mitigate risks
• Understanding of current digitalization trends in connection with cloud computing
• Understanding the characteristics of cloud applications
• Demonstrating and understanding the process for the successful introduction of cloud services
• Definition of cloud security and identification of the risks of cloud computing, as well as measures to minimize risks
• Knowing factors that play a role in the implementation of different cloud models
• Terminology, definitions and concepts of cloud service management
• Analyzing a company's strategic resources and capabilities
• Leader role for the introduction of cloud-based services in an organization
• Identify strategies to reduce risks and eliminate problems associated with the introduction of cloud computing and cloud-based services
• Suitable structures for the development, provision and operation of cloud-based services in traditional IT organizations
• Development of suitable service management guidelines for cloud-based services in the context of existing ICT landscapes and IT service management processes
• Assessment of the complexity of development, provision and operation
• Comparison and understanding of the differences between cloud service management and traditional IT service management