✅ 1.1 Introduction to Budgeting in the Enterprise Context

✅ 1.2 The Structure and Hierarchy of Budgets (Enterprise > IT > Cloud)

✅ 1.3 Strategic Financial Planning and Business Alignment

✅ 1.4 The Role of Technology in Modern Enterprise Cost Structures

✅ 2.1 Understanding the IT Budget Disciplines

✅ 2.2 Introduction to IT Budget Lifecycle

✅ 2.3 CapEx vs OpEx: Shifting Mindsets in IT Planning

✅ 2.4 Aligning IT Budgets to Strategic Priorities and Business Units

✅ 2.5 Impact of Cloud on Traditional IT Financial Models

✅ 3.1 FinOps vs Traditional IT Financial Management

✅ 3.2 Budget Planning in the Cloud Era

✅ 3.3 Key FinOps Personas in Cloud Budgeting

✅ 4.1 Forecasting & Planning

✅ 4.2 Review & Approval

✅ 4.3 Allocation & Execution

✅ 4.4 Tracking & Adjustment

✅ 4.5 The FinOps Lead as Budget Architect