In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help companies in the healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) industries meet business objectives. It explores how Amazon Web Services (AWS) brings the most advanced and secure cloud services, the deepest collaborative business solutions, and the fastest rate of innovation. With AWS, your organization can cloudify its business and create new efficiencies, differentiating and innovating at every stage of the journey.
Cloud Essentials - Healthcare and Life Sciences
Cloud Essentials - Healthcare and Life Sciences
Taught in English
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Explain the role of IT in an organization for business transformation.
Explain the customer value proposition for using the cloud in the healthcare and life sciences industries.
Define key characteristics of cloud computing and explain the cloud business model.
Use the AWS Cloud Value Framework to describe the benefits of cloud-based workloads.
Details to know
Recently updated!
March 2024
Assessments
1 assignment
See how employees at top companies are mastering in-demand skills
There is 1 module in this course
In this course, you will learn the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and how a cloud strategy can help companies in the healthcare and life sciences (HCLS) industries meet business objectives. It explores how Amazon Web Services (AWS) brings the most advanced and secure cloud services, the deepest collaborative business solutions, and the fastest rate of innovation. With AWS, your organization can cloudify its business and create new efficiencies, differentiating and innovating at every stage of the journey.
What's included
1 reading1 assignment
Instructor
Offered by
Recommended if you're interested in Cloud Computing
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Politecnico di Milano
Howard University
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Why people choose Coursera for their career
Felipe M.
Learner since 2018
"To be able to take courses at my own pace and rhythm has been an amazing experience. I can learn whenever it fits my schedule and mood."
Jennifer J.
Learner since 2020
"I directly applied the concepts and skills I learned from my courses to an exciting new project at work."
Larry W.
Learner since 2021
"When I need courses on topics that my university doesn't offer, Coursera is one of the best places to go."
Chaitanya A.
"Learning isn't just about being better at your job: it's so much more than that. Coursera allows me to learn without limits."
New to Cloud Computing? Start here.
Open new doors with Coursera Plus
Unlimited access to 7,000+ world-class courses, hands-on projects, and job-ready certificate programs - all included in your subscription
Advance your career with an online degree
Earn a degree from world-class universities - 100% online
Join over 3,400 global companies that choose Coursera for Business
Upskill your employees to excel in the digital economy
Frequently asked questions
Access to lectures and assignments depends on your type of enrollment. If you take a course in audit mode, you will be able to see most course materials for free. To access graded assignments and to earn a Certificate, you will need to purchase the Certificate experience, during or after your audit. If you don't see the audit option:
The course may not offer an audit option. You can try a Free Trial instead, or apply for Financial Aid.
The course may offer 'Full Course, No Certificate' instead. This option lets you see all course materials, submit required assessments, and get a final grade. This also means that you will not be able to purchase a Certificate experience.