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Amazon Web Services · Beginner

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course (CLF-C02)

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is AWS's entry-level certification. It proves you understand cloud concepts, core AWS services, security and billing. Our course takes complete beginners from zero to exam-ready with lectures, hands-on labs and exam-style assessments.

The perfect first step into cloud computing. No technical background required: learn AWS fundamentals, core services, pricing and security from scratch, then prove it in hands-on labs.

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40+
Lectures
15+
Labs
5
Assessments

What you'll learn

  • Cloud concepts: elasticity, scalability, high availability and the AWS global infrastructure
  • Core AWS services, including EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda, VPC and CloudFront
  • Security and compliance: the shared responsibility model, IAM and AWS security services
  • Billing, pricing and support: pricing models, the AWS Pricing Calculator, budgets and support plans
  • The AWS Well-Architected Framework and migration basics
  • Exam technique, with exam-style questions mapped to each domain

Who this course is for

  • Complete beginners who want a first cloud certification
  • People moving into IT from another career
  • Sales, project, finance and support staff who work with AWS teams
  • Developers and IT staff who want an AWS foundation before an associate exam

How the course works

Every CertifyMyCloud course follows the same structure: lectures to explain each topic, hands-on labs to practise it, and assessments to check you're ready. You get lifetime access to every course you enrol in, and members get 24/7 online support.

A study plan that works

  1. Week 1: Cloud conceptsWhat the cloud is, why businesses use it and how AWS is organised into Regions and Availability Zones.
  2. Week 2: Core servicesCompute, storage, databases and networking, with your first hands-on labs.
  3. Week 3: SecurityThe shared responsibility model, IAM users, roles and policies, and AWS security tools.
  4. Week 4: Billing and supportPricing models, cost tools and support plans, the domain many people under-prepare.
  5. Week 5: Practice and bookFull exam-style assessments. Book your exam once you score well and consistently.

What certificate do you get?

Two different things: when you finish the course, you get a CertifyMyCloud certificate of completion to add to your CV and LinkedIn. The official certification is awarded by the exam provider, such as AWS or Microsoft, when you pass their exam. You book and pay for that exam directly with them.
Your trainers

Created by certified experts

Every CertifyMyCloud course is created by leading Microsoft Certified Trainers, AWS Authorized Instructors and experienced DevOps and AI engineers, so you learn from people who teach and work with these technologies every day.

Microsoft Certified Trainers

Lead our Azure and Azure AI courses, including AZ-900 and AI-901, built around Microsoft's official exam objectives.

AWS Authorized Instructors

Lead our AWS courses, including AWS Cloud Practitioner, with a focus on real AWS services and hands-on labs.

DevOps and AI engineers

Build our DevOps, Kubernetes, Terraform and AI labs from their day-to-day work on real projects.

FAQ

AWS Cloud Practitioner questions

How long does it take to pass AWS Cloud Practitioner?
Most beginners are ready in about four to six weeks studying a few hours a week. If you already work in IT, two to three weeks is often enough. Book the exam once you score well and consistently on exam-style practice questions.
Do I need IT experience for the CLF-C02 exam?
No. AWS Cloud Practitioner is designed as an entry-level certification, and our course starts from the basics. Some general IT awareness helps, but it isn't required.
How much does the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam cost?
AWS lists the exam at 100 USD. You book and pay for it directly with AWS, and local taxes or exchange rates may apply.
Is AWS Cloud Practitioner worth it?
It's a recognised first step that shows employers you understand cloud basics and AWS services. It's most valuable as a foundation for an associate certification such as AWS Solutions Architect Associate.
What should I study after AWS Cloud Practitioner?
Most people move on to AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate. If you work with Microsoft, Azure AZ-900 and AZ-104 are a common next step. Our AWS or Azure guide can help you choose.
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