AWS Cloud Practitioner - Foundational, Professional Certificate
Discover how AWS powers modern cloud environments and build practical knowledge of its core services, security, and architecture.
Duration
Approx 10 weeks1-3 hrs per week
Explore the power of the AWS Cloud
Cloud technology is behind many of the digital products, services, and systems people use every day.
With AWS playing a major role in the global cloud landscape, understanding how its services work can open up new opportunities across technology, operations, and digital careers.
On this Professional Certificate, you’ll build a strong foundation in the AWS Cloud, starting with the concepts that underpin cloud computing before exploring the services used to run, secure, connect, and scale modern applications.
Discover the building blocks of AWS
Explore core AWS services across compute, networking, storage, and databases, including Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and AWS Identity and Access Management. You’ll see how these services work together to support scalable, flexible, and serverless cloud environments.
Navigate security, monitoring, and cloud operations
Understand how AWS approaches security through the shared responsibility model, and discover the tools used to protect data, monitor environments, support compliance, and respond to incidents. You’ll also explore AWS pricing, support, migration, and governance.
Expand your understanding of modern cloud technology
Go beyond the fundamentals to explore AWS AI and machine learning services, generative AI, data pipelines, specialised services, and the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework.
You’ll develop a broader understanding of how AWS Cloud environments are designed, operated, and supported.
Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam
Revisit the core AWS Cloud concepts, services, security principles, pricing models, and support options covered throughout the Professional Certificate.
You’ll strengthen your understanding through practical activities and exam-focused review, helping you connect what you’ve learned with the knowledge areas covered by the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam.
By the end, you’ll have strengthened your foundational knowledge of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology, while building your readiness to work towards the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification.
Key skills you will learn
- AWS Cloud Fundamentals
- Cloud Computing
- AWS Core Services
- AWS Global Infrastructure
- Cloud Security
- Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Cloud Networking
- Cloud Storage
- AWS Databases
- AWS Pricing and Support
Learning outcomes
By the end of the Professional Certificate, you’ll be able to...
- Identify foundational AWS services across compute, networking, storage, and databases, such as Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, and AWS IAM.
- Describe the AWS Shared Responsibility Model and key security practices used to monitor cloud environments and protect data.
- Explain fundamental cloud operations concepts, including AWS pricing models, support options, migration strategies, and governance frameworks.
- Explore the six pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework used to guide cloud design and architecture.
- Explore specialised AWS services that support AI, machine learning, generative AI, and data pipelines.
Experience required
This Professional Certificate is ideal for anyone starting their cloud journey or looking to strengthen their understanding of AWS.
Getting started
Aspiring cloud professionals, IT teams, technical specialists, and professionals working with cloud-based services are welcome to this Professional Certificate.
Professional Certificate course overview
Course 1
AWS Cloud Fundamentals: Global Infrastructure & Compute
Discover how the AWS Cloud works, from global infrastructure and cloud computing fundamentals to scalable compute services.
4 tests
2 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
AWS Cloud Fundamentals and Compute
- Introduction to the Cloud
- The AWS Cloud
- Conclusion
- Compute in the Cloud
- Conclusion
Week 2
AWS Cloud Practitioner Foundation
- Exploring Compute Services
- Going Global
Course 2
AWS Networking, Storage, Data Systems & AI Innovation
Explore the AWS services that connect, store, organise, and transform data, from networking and databases to AI and data pipelines
4 tests
2 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
Networking and Storage in AWS
- Networking
- Network Components In The AWS Cloud
- Cloud In Real Life
- Conclusion
- Storage
- Block Storage
- Object Storage
- File Storage
- Additional Storage Solutions
- Conclusion
Week 2
Data Systems, Analytics, & AI Innovation
- Databases
- AI/ML and Data Analytics
Course 3
AWS Security, Governance & Well-Architected Solutions
Delve into how AWS approaches security, governance, monitoring, pricing, migration, and well-architected cloud design.
5 tests
2 weeks
3 hours per week
Week 1
AWS Security, Monitoring, Compliance, and Governance
- Security
- Monitoring, Compliance, and Governance in the AWS Cloud
Week 2
AWS Pricing, Migration, and Well-Architected Solutions
- Pricing & Support
- Migrating to the AWS Cloud
- Well Architected Solutions
Course 4
Official AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam Prep
Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam with official practice, exam-style questions, labs, videos, and more.
4 weeks
1 hour per week
Week 1
Exam Preparation Part 1
- Exam Prep Overview: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02 - English)
Week 2
Exam Preparation Part 2
- Domain 1 Review
- Domain 2 Review
Week 3
Exam Preparation Part 3
- Domain 3 Review
- Domain 4 Review
Week 4
Exam Preparation Part 4
- Official Practice Question Set
- Exam Prep Summary
Prove you're job ready
Highlight the new, job-relevant skills you’ve gained and supplement existing qualifications with a hard-earned, industry-specific digital certificate – plus one for every course within your Professional Certificate.
- Learn the latest in your chosen industry or subject.
- Complete each course and pass assessments.
- Receive certificates validated by the educating organisation.
- Impress employers with learning outcomes you can add to your CV.
- Make your career dreams a reality.
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How Professional Certificates work
Join a Professional Certificate to specialise your skills in your chosen area. Work through a series of topic-focused courses at your own pace, and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate award which proves your expertise.
Decide if the Professional Certificate is right for you with free access to the full suite of courses and assessments for 2 days.
Pay a monthly subscription fee of $49 for as long as it takes you to complete the Professional Certificate. You can learn at your own pace and cancel at any time.
Receive a certificate for every completed course and pass the final assessment to earn a digital certificate.
Use your specialist training to progress further in your career or build expertise in areas you’re passionate about.
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