Certification Overview
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is the perfect entry‑level credential for anyone looking to validate their foundational understanding of AWS Cloud. It covers the core concepts of cloud computing, AWS services, pricing models, security best practices, and the shared responsibility model—without requiring any hands‑on technical experience.
Who Should Pursue This?
- Non‑technical professionals (e.g., sales, marketing, project managers) seeking to speak the “language of the cloud”
- Technical staff new to AWS (developers, sysadmins, architects) looking for a broad, vendor‑neutral grounding before diving deeper
- Decision‑makers and stakeholders who need to understand cloud economics and basic architecture patterns
Exam Details
- Format: Multiple choice and multiple response questions
- Number of Questions: 60
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Delivery: Proctored online or in‑person at an AWS testing center
- Passing Score: Scaled score of 700 out of 1,000
Exam Domains
1 Cloud Concepts (28%)
- Definition of cloud computing
- Benefits of AWS Cloud (e.g., scalability, elasticity, cost optimization)
2 Security and Compliance (24%)
- AWS Shared Responsibility Model
- Basic IAM (users, groups, roles, policies)
- Concepts of encryption and AWS compliance programs
3 Technology (36%)
- Core AWS services (compute, storage, databases, networking)
- AWS global infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Edge locations)
- Basic architectural principles (high availability, fault tolerance)
4 Billing and Pricing (12%)
- AWS pricing models (On‑Demand, Reserved, Spot)
- Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) and AWS Cost Explorer
- Billing tools (AWS Budgets, Billing Dashboard)
Course Outline & Study Resources
- AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Digital Course)
- AWS Well‑Architected Framework
- Hands‑On Labs (Optional but Recommended)
- Practice Exams & Flashcards
Preparation Tips
- Set a Study Schedule: Aim for 10–15 hours of study over 2–3 weeks.
- Use AWS Free Tier: Get real‑world familiarity by spinning up and tearing down resources.
- Join Study Groups: Forums like AWS re:Post, DEV.to, and Reddit help clarify doubts.
- Review FAQs: AWS service FAQs can deepen your understanding of use cases and limitations.
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