How to transition from SAM to FinOps

Expand your Software Asset Management knowledge into the growing world of FinOps. Deep dive including hands-on lessons, real-world scenarios and instructor mentorship through Q&A and follow up meetings.
Format

Online
Course with Labs and Live Q&A and Mentorship

Author

Cynthia Farren

Duration

3-8 hours
Price


        $1,250

About the course

Are you ready to expand your SAM expertise into the growing opportunities offered in cloud cost optimization? This course will guide you through the essential differences between SAM and FinOps, build your understanding of cloud fundamentals, and empower you with practical strategies for cost visibility, optimization, and governance. Through hands-on lessons, real-world scenarios, and mentorship, you’ll develop the skills and confidence to collaborate across teams, drive business value, and present compelling cases for cloud savings. Join us to confidently transition into a FinOps role and make a measurable impact on your organization’s cloud financial operations.

Practical approach

Our training aims to utilize your existing knowledge and strengths while emphasizing the essential skills needed for success in FinOps.

Globally oriented

Training based upon experiences gathered working with world-wide organizations. The focus is on the core skills required for success.

For your career

Whether you want to advance your career within your current company, enhance your skillset for a new job, or grow your own business by implementing the latest strategies, we can help you succeed.

Course Lessons

Cynthia Farren

Cynthia Farren is a leading expert in Technology Cost Governance, specializing in the critical intersection of Cloud Financial Operations (FinOps) and complex Software Asset Management (SAM).

With decades of experience, Cynthia partners with CTOs, CFOs, and Procurement leaders to transform unpredictable technology expenditures into a strategic, measurable business function. Her approach unifies financial accountability across the entire technology stack—from engineering cloud consumption to enterprise vendor compliance.

Core Areas of Expertise:
• Cloud FinOps Strategy: Delivering fast, quantified results through a 6-week strategy roadmap. Cynthia provides hands-on FinOps Advisory and unique Fractional FinOps Leadership, quickly embedding cultural change and ensuring engineering buy-in for sustained cost efficiency.
• Software Licensing & Audit Defense: Serving as an essential shield against vendor risk. She provides expert Microsoft Negotiation support, high-stakes Audit Response, and proactive SAM documentation to ensure compliance and optimal contract terms with major enterprise vendors.
• Talent Transformation (Proprietary Service): Cynthia pioneered the SAM-to-FinOps Conversion Program, a unique methodology designed to leverage existing internal Software Asset Management knowledge and upskill these professionals into high-impact, cloud-fluent FinOps practitioners, minimizing external hiring risk.

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