Train for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification

Getting ready for an AWS Certification exam takes more than revising key concepts.

This official Exam Prep Plan gives you a structured route towards the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, combining practice, review, and hands-on learning to help you identify gaps and build confidence.

Follow four stages of preparation supported by more than 225 exam-style questions, hands-on labs, domain review videos, flashcards, and role-based training designed to refresh your AWS knowledge and skills.

Test your knowledge with official AWS practice

Experience the format and rigor of the AWS Certification exam through an official 65-question practice exam with a 90-minute time limit.

You’ll work with the same question style, scoring approach, and exam conditions used to help gauge your readiness for CLF-C02.

Identify gaps and strengthen your AWS knowledge

Review feedback and rationales for each question, with recommended resources to help deepen your understanding of key topics.

Repeat the practice exam to track your progress and focus your preparation where it matters most.

Build confidence before exam day

Revisit core AWS services including Amazon EC2, AWS Identity and Access Management, and Amazon S3 while strengthening your understanding of the knowledge and skills covered by the certification exam guide.

By the end of the plan, you’ll have worked through a structured AWS exam preparation journey designed to help you approach the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam with greater confidence.

Syllabus

Week 1
Exam Preparation Part 1
- Exam Prep Overview: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02 - English)
  In this activity, you will review the exam guide, target audience, tested topics, whitepapers, and core services like IAM and EC2 to guide your Cloud Practitioner prep.
Week 2
Exam Preparation Part 2
- Domain 1 Review
  In this activity you will review Cloud Concepts for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, covering key topics, AWS services, and exam-focused study areas.
- Domain 2 Review
  In this activity you will learn about Security and Compliance for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, covering key topics, AWS services, and exam-focused study areas.
Week 3
Exam Preparation Part 3
- Domain 3 Review
  In this activity, you will review Domain 3: Cloud Technology and Services of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, exploring key topics, AWS services, and specific areas of study through expert-led review videos.
- Domain 4 Review
  In this activity, you will review Domain 4: Billing, Pricing, and Support of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, exploring key topics, AWS services, and specific areas of study through expert-led review videos.
Week 4
Exam Preparation Part 4
- Official Practice Question Set
  In this activity, you will practice 20 official questions for the AWS CLF-C02 exam to get familiar with question styles on topics like IAM and EC2.
- Exam Prep Summary
  In this activity, you will test your knowledge using the Official Practice Question Set for the AWS CLF-C02 exam, covering key services like IAM and EC2.

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What will you achieve?

By the end of the course, you‘ll be able to...

Identify the structure, question formats, and timing of the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam.
Explore core AWS services covered on the test, including Amazon EC2, AWS IAM, and Amazon S3.
Describe personal knowledge gaps using detailed feedback and question rationales from practice exams.
Investigate key exam preparation resources, including domain review videos, flashcards, hands-on labs, and practice questions.
Explore foundational AWS domain concepts needed to approach the certification exam with confidence.

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for learners preparing for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, including people with up to six months of AWS exposure and those coming from non-IT backgrounds.

Who developed the course?

Amazon Web Services (AWS)

AWS is the world’s most comprehensive cloud, enabling organizations to accelerate innovation, reduce costs, and scale more efficiently.

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