AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
Build your foundation in the AWS Cloud. This 5-day instructor-led course covers AWS services and categories, cloud security fundamentals, core cloud technology, and the tools and techniques for managing costs giving you the real-world foundational knowledge needed to pass the CLF-C02 exam.


AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
This course prepares you for the AWS Certified Developer Associate (DVA-C02) exam, validating your technical skills in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications on Amazon Web Services (AWS). Through in-depth lectures, hands-on labs, and practice exams, you’ll master core AWS services and best practices for building secure, scalable, and resilient applications with a strong focus on the practical knowledge needed to pass the exam and succeed in a real-world AWS developer role.
Key Learning Specs
Level
Foundational
Duration
5 Days
Experience
6+ Mo AWS Cloud Exposure
Labs
Hands-on Labs (21 Lessons)
Goal
CLF-C02 Exam Mastery
Training Details
Course Overview
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.
Duration: 5 Days
Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
- 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
Required course materials:
- Instructor-led Pearson AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Official Cert Guide
Course Outline
Part I: Domain 1 — Cloud Concepts (3 hrs 36 min)
Lesson 1: The AWS Cloud Defined (24 min)
- Introduction to the Cloud
- Introduction to the AWS Cloud
Lesson 2: Some Benefits of the AWS Cloud (36 min)
- Economic Benefits
- The Benefits of the Global Infrastructure
- High Availability, Elasticity, and Agility
Lesson 3: Design Principles of the AWS Cloud (1 hr 24 min)
- The AWS Well-Architected Framework
- Operational Excellence
- Security
- Reliability
- Performance Efficiency
- Cost Optimization
- Sustainability
Lesson 4: Strategies for Migration to the AWS Cloud (24 min)
- The AWS Cloud Adoption Framework
- Resources for Migration Support
Lesson 5: Concepts of Cloud Economics (24 min)
- Cloud Economics
- Other Benefits
Lesson 6: Creating and Using an AWS Free Tier Account (24 min)
- Creating Your Free Tier Account
- Building a Web Server with the Free Tier
Part II: Domain 2 — Security and Compliance (2 hrs 12 min)
Lesson 7: The AWS Shared Responsibility Model (36 min)
- Understanding the Shared Responsibility Model
- AWS Responsibilities
- Customer Responsibilities
Lesson 8: AWS Cloud, Governance, and Compliance (24 min)
- An Introduction to AWS Security
- AWS Security Compliance Programs
Lesson 9: AWS Access Management (36 min)
- Identity and Access Management
- Best Practices with IAM
- Other Access Management-Related AWS Services
Lesson 10: Components and Resources for Security (36 min)
- Some AWS Security Features
- Tools for Security Support
- Additional Security Support Resources
Part III: Domain 3 — Cloud Technology and Services (4 hrs 36 min)
Lesson 11: Methods of Deploying and Operating in AWS (48 min)
- Automation
- Orchestration
- Management Options
- Deployment and Connectivity Options
Lesson 12: The AWS Global Infrastructure (36 min)
- Regions
- Availability Zones
- Other Global Infrastructure Components
Lesson 13: AWS Compute Services (36 min)
- EC2
- Container Options
- Serverless Compute
Lesson 14: AWS Database Service (24 min)
- Relational Database Services
- Other Database Services
Lesson 15: AWS Network Services (24 min)
- Fundamental Network Services
- Other Network Services
Lesson 16: AWS Storage Services (24 min)
- Fundamental Storage Services (S3)
- Other Storage Services
Lesson 17: AWS Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics Services (24 min)
- Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Services
- Data Analytics Services
Lesson 18: Other AWS Services (1 hr)
- Business Application Services
- Customer Engagement Services
- Developer Services
- End-User Compute Services
- IoT Services
Part IV: Domain 4 — Billing, Pricing, and Support (1 hr 12 min)
Lesson 19: AWS Pricing Models Compared (24 min)
- General AWS Pricing Practices
- Fundamentals of Computer Pricing
Lesson 20: Resources for Billing, Budgets, and Cost Management (24 min)
- AWS Billing and Cost Management
- AWS Organizations
Lesson 21: AWS Technical Resources and AWS Support Options (24 min)
- AWS Technical Resources
- AWS Support Options
Audience profile
This course is ideal for:
- IT professionals interested in expanding their knowledge about the AWS Cloud and who desire to seek certification
Certification Pre-requisites
To get the most out of this course, we recommend you have:
- 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
Target certification exam: CLF-C02
Follow-on-Courses
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate