Course description

The instructor-led AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) course focuses on the services and categories of services provided by AWS; security in AWS and details on the implementation of strong security with AWS services; cloud technology and services; and the tools and techniques for controlling costs inside AWS as well as the resources available.

The goal of this course is to demonstrate real-world foundational knowledge of core data concepts and how they are implemented using AWS including text explanations, video demos, lab activities, self-assessment questions, and a practice exam ̶ to increase your chances of passing the exam on your first try.

What will I learn?

  • Explain the value of the AWS Cloud.
  • Understand and explain the AWS shared responsibility model.
  • Understand security best practices.
  • Understand AWS Cloud costs, economics, and billing practices.
  • Describe and position the core AWS services, including compute, network, database, and storage services.
  • Identify AWS services for common use cases.

Requirements

  • Internet
  • Laptop or Desktop
  • Six months of exposure to AWS Cloud design, implementation, and/or operations
  • AWS knowledge in the following areas: AWS Cloud concepts Security and compliance in the AWS Cloud Core AWS services Economics of the AWS Cloud

Frequently Asked Question

Training is recommended as part of your certification preparation, but it is not mandatory for the completion of the certification.

Learn about each AWS Certification exam here. To learn more about the benefits of AWS Certification, go here.

To register for an exam, sign in to aws.training and click Certification in the top navigation. Next, click the AWS Certification Account button, followed by Schedule New Exam. Find the exam you wish to take and click the Schedule at Pearson VUE button. You will then be redirected to the test delivery provider’s scheduling page, where you will complete your exam registration.

If you fail an exam, you must wait 14 calendar days before you are eligible to retake the exam. There is no limit on exam attempts. However, you must pay the full registration fee for each exam attempt. Once you have passed an exam, you will not be able to retake the same exam for two years. If the exam has been updated with a new exam guide and exam series code, you will be eligible to take the new exam version.

Most AWS Certification exams do not display your pass/fail result at the end of the test. Your detailed exam results will be available within five business days of completing your exam in your AWS Certification Account, under Exam History. If you pass your exam, you may receive your Credly digital badge email notification before your exam results are posted to your AWS Certification Account. Credly is our approved digital badge provider.

Exam results, including results for beta exams, will be available within five business days after you complete your exam. You will receive an email message when your exam results are available in your AWS Certification Account, under Exam History.

Yes. You can cancel or reschedule your exam up to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment without additional fees. To reschedule or cancel your exam, go to your AWS Certification Account and click the Manage Pearson VUE exams button. Select the scheduled exam you wish to manage from the Upcoming Appointments menu. Once you reach the 24-hour window before your scheduled appointment, you will not be able to cancel or reschedule your exam. If you miss your scheduled exam appointment, you will forfeit the exam fee and are not eligible for a refund (see medical exception below). You will not be able to register again for the exam until 24 hours after your missed exam time. Missing the exam does not result in a “fail” status.

To verify an AWS Certification, ask the earner for an AWS Certification digital badge link. Via Credly’s Acclaim platform, we provide digital badges to everyone who earns an AWS Certification to support recognition and verification. Each AWS Certification digital badge has an option to verify it, which checks and displays the issue date as well as the issuer (AWS Training and Certification). Links to AWS Certification digital badges are unique for each AWS Certified individual. Digital badges may also be linked from social media profiles or on personal websites.

In addition to validating your technical skills, AWS Certification gives you tangible benefits to help you showcase your achievement and further advance your AWS expertise. View the AWS Certification Benefits page for a complete list of benefits.

AWS Certification helps learners build credibility and confidence by validating their cloud expertise with an industry-recognized credential and organizations identify skilled professionals to lead cloud initiatives using AWS.

You must earn a passing score via a proctored exam to earn an AWS Certification. Upon receiving a passing score, you will receive your certification credentials.

You will be required to update your certification (or recertify) every three years. View the AWS Certification Recertification page for more details.

Candidates must be 13 years or older to take an AWS Certification exam. For candidates ages 13-17, please see the answer to the question below.

Candidates ages 13-17 are permitted to take AWS Certification exams with the consent of their parent or legal guardian. Candidates must be at least 13 years old at the time of scheduling an exam. This special process is outlined below: 1. Create an AWS Certification Account: The parent or legal guardian must create an AWS Certification Account for their teenage candidate, and the account must be in their teenage candidate’s name. After creating the account, the parent or legal guardian must select the “My Profile” tab, followed by the “Identification” subtab that appears below it. On the next page, they must note the login ID (AWSXXXXXXXX) for their teenage candidate; this will be needed in step 2 below.

You can purchase AWS Certification exam vouchers, which eliminates the need for candidates to have to pay when scheduling their exam. They simply enter a voucher code when scheduling exams at Pearson VUE. Learn more here.

Watt Fiedin Adams

I am a Ghanaian businessman living in Accra. I am married to Hannah Watt Fiedin (Mrs.) and father to Godstime Watt Fiedin. I am very passionate about Entrepreneurship and aim at creating jobs for the youth. I like teaching and creating teaching contents for others to use. Jesus is my Mentor and Inspiration.

I am a Ghanaian/American businessman living in Accra and father to Godstime Watt Fiedin.I am very passionate about Entrepreneurship and aim at creating jobs for the youth.I like teaching and creating teaching contents for others to use.Jesus is my Mentor and Inspiration. - 18 years of teaching experience in French Language.- 3 years in Economic Business- 3 years Certified Interpreter/Translator, World Vision International, Ghana, West Africa Region & Global Center- 2 years Certified Translator, HIPPO Transport Ltd.- 3 years of French/English book Authorship.- 1 year as President of the Online Linguistics Trainers Association, Ghana.- 3 years as Chief Executive Officer, WATT Group of Companies- Director, WATT E-School of Languages- President, Online Linguistics Trainers Association, Ghana- President, WATT Xpress Ltd.- Co-founder, Gallery Products Ghana Ltd.- CEO, WATT Publications Ltd.- Interpreter, Lausanne Movement- Co-founder, WATT E-School- C. E. O. / Founder - WATT Professional Studies LLC- Test Administrator (PSI & Pearson VUE)

GH₵3300

GH₵3500

Lectures

21

Skill level

Beginner

Expiry period

6 Months

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