Course Introduction
Welcome to the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 course — your comprehensive guide to understanding Amazon Web Services and earning one of the most sought-after cloud certifications in the industry.
What You Will Achieve
By the end of this course, you will have a solid understanding of the AWS Cloud platform, its core services, pricing models, security fundamentals, and architectural best practices. More importantly, you will be fully prepared to pass the CLF-C02 exam on your first attempt.
The AWS Cloud Practitioner certification validates your ability to:
- Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure
- Describe the key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases
- Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles
- Describe the AWS shared responsibility model and basic security and compliance aspects
- Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
How This Course Is Structured
This course follows the official CLF-C02 exam blueprint and is organized into 23 chapters covering every exam domain:
| Exam Domain | Weight | Chapters |
|---|---|---|
| Cloud Concepts | 24% | Chapters 3, 21 |
| Security and Compliance | 30% | Chapters 4, 15, 16, 19 |
| Cloud Technology and Services | 34% | Chapters 5-14, 17, 20 |
| Billing, Pricing and Support | 12% | Chapter 18 |
How to Use This Course
For the best results, follow this recommended approach:
- Watch in order — Each chapter builds on the previous one
- Do the hands-on labs — Reading about AWS is not enough; you need to practice
- Take notes — Write down key concepts, especially service names and their use cases
- Review the summaries — Each chapter ends with a summary and quiz preparation section
- Take the practice exams — Chapter 22 contains three full practice question sets
About the CLF-C02 Exam
The CLF-C02 is the current version of the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam, updated to reflect the latest AWS services and best practices.
| Exam Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CLF-C02 |
| Number of Questions | 65 |
| Question Types | Multiple choice, multiple response |
| Time Limit | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score | 700 out of 1000 |
| Cost | $100 USD |
| Validity | 3 years |
Pro Tip: You do not need any prior AWS experience to take this exam. This course starts from the very basics and builds up your knowledge progressively.
Key Takeaways
- The CLF-C02 exam has 65 questions and you need 700/1000 to pass
- The exam covers four domains: Cloud Concepts, Security, Technology/Services, and Billing
- This course provides hands-on labs, practice questions, and exam strategies
- Follow the course in order for the best learning experience
- No prior AWS or cloud experience is required to get started