This course provides foundational knowledge on the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model, with a specific focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings. You will begin by learning about cloud fundamentals, including an overview of cloud computing and specifically Microsoft cloud services. You will be introduced to Microsoft Azure, and you will examine the differences between Microsoft 365 and Office 365. You will then perform an in-depth review of Microsoft 365, including a comparison of Microsoft on-premises services versus Microsoft 365 cloud services, a review of enterprise mobility in Microsoft 365, and an analysis of how Microsoft 365 services provide collaboration. The course then analyzes how security, compliance, privacy, and trust are handled in Microsoft 365, and it concludes with a review of Microsoft 365 subscriptions, licenses, billing, and support.
Sven is a passionate hands-on technologist and Microsoft pioneer. Following a 24-year career leading software organizations, today his focus is purely on Microsoft 365 & Azure training and consulting. Sven is a Microsoft Certified Trainer holding over 6 current Microsoft Certifications related to Azure and Microsoft 365.
His style of teaching draws upon his experience as a soccer coach, a technical consultant, technology executive, and an enterprise software implementer, all of which help to make courseware more relatable to students.
Prior to becoming an instructor with TechSherpas 365, he served as a Chief Technology Officer in the private sector, leading his organization to be recognized as a Microsoft Partner of the year several times.
Sven is an education and certification advocate, and describes himself as a “lifelong” learner. He enjoys helping others enhance their skills and reach their certification goals.
When he’s not teaching or working in the Cloud, Sven enjoys spending time with his family, including his two sons who are following his path into careers in IT.
This course is designed for Business Decision Makers and IT Professionals who aspire to deploy cloud services in their organization, or who are simply looking to acquire foundational knowledge on cloud fundamentals. This includes the considerations and benefits of adopting cloud services in general and the Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud model specifically, with a general focus on Microsoft 365 cloud service offerings.