AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials) Training & Certification Course
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course delivers foundational knowledge of AWS Cloud for non-technical professionals and early-career individuals, covering cloud concepts, security, core services, and billing.
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Course Overview
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS Cloud Practitioner) course by AWS is designed to validate a foundational understanding of cloud concepts, core AWS services, security, compliance, and pricing models. This certification is ideal for individuals new to cloud technology, including sales, marketing, project management, and product management professionals seeking to build cloud literacy. It serves as the entry point into AWS certifications and aligns with roles requiring a basic grasp of the AWS Cloud. According to Lightcast™ data, job listings demanding AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner skills increased by 84% between October 2021 and September 2022, highlighting its growing industry relevance.
Participants engage with key AWS technologies including Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon VPC, IAM, and AWS Trusted Advisor within the AWS Management Console. The course includes hands-on labs where students configure identity and access management policies, launch virtual servers, and set up scalable storage solutions using Amazon S3. Using AWS Builder Labs, learners complete real-world scenarios such as setting up a secure AWS environment following best practices, evaluating service options for cost-effective deployment, and leveraging AWS pricing tools to estimate and manage cloud expenditures.
This training prepares candidates for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, a globally recognized credential that validates cloud fluency across technical and non-technical roles. Certified professionals report career advancements and salary increases, with Cloud Practitioners in the U.S. earning average annual salaries between $75,000 and $95,000. Optiv Solutions enhances preparation with 1-on-1 training, official AWS courseware, and Guaranteed-to-Run schedules, ensuring learners gain both knowledge and confidence. Earning this certification opens pathways to advanced AWS roles and positions individuals for success in an increasingly cloud-driven workforce.
Participants engage with key AWS technologies including Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS Lambda, Amazon VPC, IAM, and AWS Trusted Advisor within the AWS Management Console. The course includes hands-on labs where students configure identity and access management policies, launch virtual servers, and set up scalable storage solutions using Amazon S3. Using AWS Builder Labs, learners complete real-world scenarios such as setting up a secure AWS environment following best practices, evaluating service options for cost-effective deployment, and leveraging AWS pricing tools to estimate and manage cloud expenditures.
This training prepares candidates for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, a globally recognized credential that validates cloud fluency across technical and non-technical roles. Certified professionals report career advancements and salary increases, with Cloud Practitioners in the U.S. earning average annual salaries between $75,000 and $95,000. Optiv Solutions enhances preparation with 1-on-1 training, official AWS courseware, and Guaranteed-to-Run schedules, ensuring learners gain both knowledge and confidence. Earning this certification opens pathways to advanced AWS roles and positions individuals for success in an increasingly cloud-driven workforce.
Skills You’ll Develop
✦ AWS Cloud Concepts
✦ AWS Shared Responsibility Model
✦ AWS Well-Architected Framework
✦ AWS Security Best Practices
✦ AWS Identity and Access Management
✦ AWS Cloud Pricing Models
✦ AWS Cost Management
✦ AWS Billing and Support
✦ Amazon EC2
✦ Amazon S3
✦ Amazon VPC
✦ Amazon RDS
✦ Amazon DynamoDB
✦ AWS Lambda
✦ Amazon CloudFront
✦ AWS Support Options
Who Should Attend
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND (TARGET AUDIENCE)
• AWS Academy students or educators
• IT Professionals seeking to understand cloud services
• Aspiring Cloud Engineers
• System Administrators
• Developers looking to leverage AWS for application deployment
• Technical Project Managers overseeing cloud migration projects
• Sales and Marketing professionals involved with cloud solutions
• IT Professionals seeking to understand cloud services
• Aspiring Cloud Engineers
• System Administrators
• Developers looking to leverage AWS for application deployment
• Technical Project Managers overseeing cloud migration projects
• Sales and Marketing professionals involved with cloud solutions
Pre-requisites
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RECOMMENDED KNOWLEDGE BEFORE TAKING THIS COURSE
- ✓ General IT business knowledge: Prerequisite for understanding the content of the course.
- ✓ General IT technical knowledge: Required for grasping the course material and going on to successfully pass the certification exam.
- ✓ Awareness of basic security concepts, such as firewalls, multi-factor authentication, and user permissions: Recommended for security aspects
- ✓ Ability to navigate and use a computer and the internet effectively: Required for accessing AWS online resources and interfaces
Certification Exam Details
Everything you need to know about the certification exam
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Exam Details
EXAM
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CLF-C02
EXAM
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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
FORMAT
Multiple Choice and Multiple Response Questions
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65 questions
DURATION
90 minutes
PASSING
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700 (out of 1000)
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Curriculum & Course Syllabus
Module 1: Introduction to Amazon Web Services
- Summarize the benefits of AWS
- Describe differences between on-demand delivery and cloud deployments
- Summarize the pay-as-you-go pricing model
Module 2: Compute in the Cloud
- Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) at a basic level
- Identify the different Amazon EC2 instance types
- Differentiate between the various billing options for Amazon EC2
- Describe the benefits of Amazon EC2 Auto Scaling
- Summarize the benefits of Elastic Load Balancing
- Give an example of the uses for Elastic Load Balancing
- Summarize the differences between Amazon Simple Notification Service (Amazon SNS) and Amazon Simple Queue Services (Amazon SQS)
- Summarize additional AWS compute options
Module 3: Global Infrastructure and Reliability
- Summarize the benefits of the AWS Global Infrastructure
- Describe the basic concept of Availability Zones
- Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudFront and Edge locations
- Compare different methods for provisioning AWS services
Module 4: Networking
- Describe the basic concepts of networking
- Describe the difference between public and private networking resources
- Explain a virtual private gateway using a real life scenario
- Explain a virtual private network (VPN) using a real life scenario
- Describe the benefit of AWS Direct Connect
- Describe the benefit of hybrid deployments
- Describe the layers of security used in an IT strategy
- Describe which services are used to interact with the AWS global network
Module 5: Storage and Databases
- Summarize the basic concept of storage and databases
- Describe benefits of Amazon Elastic Block Store (Amazon EBS)
- Describe benefits of Amazon Simple Storage Service (Amazon S3)
- Describe the benefits of Amazon Elastic File System (Amazon EFS)
- Summarize various storage solutions
- Describe the benefits of Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS)
- Describe the benefits of Amazon DynamoDB
- Summarize various database services
Module 6: Security
- Explain the benefits of the shared responsibility model
- Describe multi-factor authentication (MFA)
- Differentiate between the AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM) security levels
- Describe security policies at a basic level
- Explain the benefits of AWS Organizations
- Summarize the benefits of compliance with AWS
- Explain primary AWS security services at a basic level
Module 7: Monitoring and Analytics
- Summarize approaches to monitoring your AWS environment
- Describe the benefits of Amazon CloudWatch
- Describe the benefits of AWS CloudTrail
- Describe the benefits of AWS Trusted Advisor
Module 8: Pricing and Support
- Understand AWS pricing and support models
- Describe the AWS Free Tier
- Describe key benefits of AWS Organizations and consolidated billing
- Explain the benefits of AWS Budgets
- Explain the benefits of AWS Cost Explorer
- Explain the primary benefits of the AWS Pricing Calculator
- Distinguish between the various AWS Support Plans
- Describe the benefits of AWS Marketplace
Module 9: Migration and Innovation
- Understand migration and innovation in the AWS Cloud
- Summarize the AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (AWS CAF)
- Summarize six key factors of a cloud migration strategy
- Describe the benefits of various AWS data migration solutions, such as AWS Snowcone, AWS Snowball, and AWS Snowmobile
- Summarize the broad scope of innovative solutions that AWS offers
- Summarize the five pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework
Module 10: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Basics
- Determine resources for preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination
- Describe benefits of becoming AWS Certified
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam included in the training, and what is the cost if separate?
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (AWS Cloud Practitioner) exam is not included in Optiv's training. You must purchase it separately for $100 USD via Pearson VUE. This official AWS exam delivery provider fee covers one attempt, excluding potential regional taxes.
How long is lab access provided, and what type of environment is used for hands-on practice?
Optiv grants 30 days of extended lab access post-training. You will use a live AWS sandbox environment. This real AWS account enables hands-on practice with core services like EC2, S3, and IAM in a secure, fully functional console.
How many questions are on the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, what is the format, and what score is needed to pass?
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam consists of 65 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions. You have 90 minutes to achieve a passing score of 700 out of 1,000. It tests knowledge of AWS services, security, and pricing.
How long is the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification valid, and what is the renewal process and cost?
Your AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification remains valid for 3 years. Renew via AWS Cloud Quest: Recertify (free), retaking the exam ($100), or passing an Associate-level exam. Use your AWS Certification Account 50% discount voucher to lower costs.