AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner : This course is designed to prepare you for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam, updated for 2025.
It provides a comprehensive foundation in cloud computing and Amazon Web Services (AWS), covering all exam domains: Cloud Concepts, Security and Compliance, Cloud Technology and Services, and Billing, Pricing, and Support.
No prior AWS or cloud experience is required. The course includes lectures, hands-on labs (using AWS Free Tier), quizzes, and a full-length practice exam to ensure exam readiness and practical understanding.
Target Audience
- Beginners to cloud computing
- IT professionals transitioning to cloud roles
- Students and recent graduates in IT-related fields
- Business professionals needing AWS knowledge
- Entrepreneurs planning to use AWS for their ventures
Course Objectives
- Understand core cloud computing concepts and AWS’s value proposition
- Learn AWS global infrastructure and key services
- Master security and compliance best practices in AWS
- Explore AWS pricing, billing, and cost optimization strategies
- Prepare to pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam
Course Format
- Lectures: Clear explanations of concepts with real-world examples
- Hands-On Labs: Practical exercises using AWS Free Tier
- Quizzes: Interactive questions to reinforce learning
- Practice Exam: Full-length exam mimicking the CLF-C02 format
- Study Guide: Downloadable PDF for exam preparation
Course Curriculum
Section 1: Introduction to Cloud Computing and AWS
Objective: Understand cloud computing basics and AWS’s role as a leading cloud provider.
Lecture 1.1: What is Cloud Computing?
Definition: On-demand delivery of IT resources over the internet
Service models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
Deployment models: Public, Private, Hybrid
Benefits: Scalability, cost-efficiency, agility
Lecture 1.2: Introduction to AWS
Overview of AWS as a cloud platform
History and market leadership
AWS Free Tier: What it is and how to use it
Quiz 1: Cloud Computing Basics (10 questions)
Hands-On Lab 1: Setting Up an AWS Free Tier Account
Step-by-step guide to creating an AWS account
Navigating the AWS Management Console
Section 2: Cloud Concepts (26% of Exam)
Objective: Master the value proposition of AWS and its global infrastructure.
Lecture 2.1: AWS Global Infrastructure
Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations
How to choose a Region for low latency and compliance
Example: Deploying a website in multiple Regions
Lecture 2.2: Benefits of AWS Cloud
Six advantages of cloud computing:
Pay-as-you-go pricing
Global reach
Scalability and elasticity
High availability
Security
Speed and agility
Real-world use case: A startup scaling with AWS
Quiz 2: AWS Global Infrastructure and Benefits (15 questions)
Hands-On Lab 2: Exploring AWS Regions and Availability Zones
Use the AWS Management Console to view Regions and AZs
Deploy a simple EC2 instance in a specific Region
Section 3: Security and Compliance (24% of Exam)
Objective: Learn AWS security best practices and compliance frameworks.
Lecture 3.1: AWS Shared Responsibility Model
AWS’s responsibilities: Security of the cloud (infrastructure)
Customer’s responsibilities: Security in the cloud (data, applications)
Example: Securing an S3 bucket
Lecture 3.2: AWS Security Services
Identity and Access Management (IAM): Users, roles, policies
AWS Shield: DDoS protection
AWS WAF: Web application firewall
AWS Key Management Service (KMS): Encryption keys
Lecture 3.3: Compliance and Governance
AWS compliance programs: GDPR, HIPAA, SOC
AWS Artifact: Accessing compliance reports
Example: Ensuring HIPAA compliance for a healthcare app
Quiz 3: Security and Compliance (15 questions)
Hands-On Lab 3: Creating an IAM User and Policy
Create an IAM user with limited permissions
Attach a policy to restrict access to specific S3 buckets
Section 4: Cloud Technology and Services (34% of Exam)
Objective: Explore core AWS services and their use cases.
Lecture 4.1: Compute Services
Amazon EC2: Virtual servers
AWS Lambda: Serverless computing
Elastic Beanstalk: Platform as a Service
Use case: Running a web application on EC2 vs. Lambda
Lecture 4.2: Storage Services
Amazon S3: Object storage
Amazon EBS: Block storage for EC2
Amazon Glacier: Low-cost archival storage
Use case: Storing user-uploaded files in S3
Lecture 4.3: Database Services
Amazon RDS: Relational databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
Amazon DynamoDB: NoSQL database
Use case: Choosing RDS vs. DynamoDB for an e-commerce app
Lecture 4.4: Networking Services
Amazon VPC: Virtual Private Cloud
Route 53: DNS service
CloudFront: Content Delivery Network
Use case: Setting up a secure VPC for a corporate application
Lecture 4.5: Other Key Services
Amazon SNS: Notification service
Amazon SQS: Message queuing
AWS CloudFormation: Infrastructure as Code
Use case: Automating infrastructure with CloudFormation
Quiz 4: AWS Services (20 questions)
Hands-On Lab 4: Deploying a Static Website on S3
Create an S3 bucket
Upload HTML files and enable static website hosting
Configure public access settings
Section 5: Billing, Pricing, and Support (16% of Exam)
Objective: Understand AWS pricing models and cost management strategies.
Lecture 5.1: AWS Pricing Fundamentals
Pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, and spot instances
Free Tier limits and avoiding unexpected charges
Example: Comparing EC2 pricing models
Lecture 5.2: Cost Management Tools
AWS Cost Explorer: Analyzing usage
AWS Budgets: Setting cost alerts
AWS Trusted Advisor: Cost optimization recommendations
Lecture 5.3: AWS Support Plans
Basic, Developer, Business, and Enterprise plans
Features: Technical support, Trusted Advisor, and account management
Quiz 5: Billing and Cost Management (10 questions)
Hands-On Lab 5: Setting Up a Budget in AWS
Create a budget to monitor EC2 and S3 usage
Configure email alerts for cost thresholds
Section 6: Exam Preparation
Objective: Build confidence to pass the CLF-C02 exam.
Lecture 6.1: Exam Overview
Exam format: 65 multiple-choice/multiple-response questions
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing score: ~70% (subject to AWS scaling)
Domains and weightings
Lecture 6.2: Study Tips and Strategies
Focus areas: Shared Responsibility Model, S3, EC2, IAM
Time management during the exam
Using AWS documentation for hands-on practice
Practice Exam: Full-Length CLF-C02 Mock Exam
65 questions covering all domains
Detailed explanations for correct and incorrect answers
Timed to simulate real exam conditions
Study Guide (Downloadable PDF)
Content:
- Exam blueprint and domain weightings
- Key services to memorize (EC2, S3, IAM, RDS, etc.)
- Common exam scenarios and how to approach them
- Checklist for AWS Free Tier setup and lab practice
- Recommended study schedule (20 days, 1 hour/day)
Additional Resources
- AWS Free Tier: Use for hands-on labs (https://aws.amazon.com/free)
- AWS Documentation: Official guides for services (https://docs.aws.amazon.com)
- AWS Whitepapers: Well-Architected Framework, Overview of Amazon Web Services
- Community Forums: AWS re:Post for Q&A (https://repost.aws)
