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101 Labs – Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

The Amazon AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification validates your overall understanding of the AWS Cloud. It’s a great starting point if you’re new to cloud computing or looking to formalize your knowledge of AWS services and core concepts.

No previous experience or certifications are required before taking this entry-level exam.

Updated for the latest exam syllabus:

  • CLF-C02

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification Training

Key aspects of the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification:

Target Audience: This foundation certification is ideal for beginners who want to gain a general understanding of the Amazon cloud platform and the most common features it offers. It’s ideally suited to:

  • Those in technical, managerial, sales, purchasing, or financial roles who work with the AWS Cloud
  • Individuals transitioning into a cloud-focused career
  • Anyone needing a solid foundation in AWS Cloud

Skills You Will Learn:

  • AWS Cloud concepts
  • Security and compliance within AWS
  • Core AWS services (like compute, storage, database, networking, etc.)
  • AWS pricing, billing, and cost management

Topics Covered: The certification covers essential web development topics, including:

  • Cloud Computing Fundamentals: Understand the advantages and disadvantages of cloud computing compared to traditional on-premises infrastructure. Learn about the essential characteristics of cloud computing, such as elasticity, scalability, and pay-as-you-go pricing.
  • AWS Global Infrastructure: Get acquainted with the basic structure of the AWS Cloud, including regions, availability zones, and edge locations. Understand how AWS services are distributed globally to provide high availability and low latency.
  • Core AWS Services: Learn about the key AWS services across various categories, including compute (EC2, Lambda), storage (S3, EBS), database (RDS, DynamoDB), networking (VPC, Route 53), and others. Understand their primary features, use cases, and benefits.
  • AWS Security and Compliance: Grasp the shared responsibility model, outlining the security responsibilities of AWS and the customer. Learn about AWS access management capabilities (IAM) and methods for protecting data at rest and in transit. Understand key AWS security services and compliance programs.
  • AWS Well-Architected Framework: Familiarize yourself with the AWS Well-Architected Framework, a set of architectural best practices for designing and operating reliable, secure, efficient, and cost-effective systems in the cloud. Understand the five pillars of the framework: operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, and cost optimization. 
  • Cloud Architectural Principles: Learn about the fundamental principles of cloud architecture, such as high availability, scalability, elasticity, and agility. Understand how these principles enable organizations to build resilient and adaptable systems in the cloud.
  • AWS Billing and Pricing: Understand the various pricing models for AWS services, including On-Demand, Reserved Instances, Savings Plans, and Spot Instances. Learn about the tools available for managing and optimizing costs, such as Cost Explorer and Budgets.
  • AWS Support Plans: Learn about the different support plans offered by AWS, ranging from basic to enterprise-level support. Understand the features and benefits of each plan to determine the most suitable option for your organization’s needs.

These eight topics provide a solid foundation in AWS Cloud concepts and services. Mastering them will equip you with the knowledge and confidence to successfully pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and embark on your cloud journey.

Exam Details:

  • Exam Code: CLF-C02
  • Format: 65 questions within 90 minutes
  • Passing Score: 700 out of 100
  • Prerequisites: None. Anyone can take the exam
  • Validity Period: Three years
  • Languages: English, Japanese
  • Cost: $100

This course is 100% hands-on training. If you want to study the theory for your exam, please visit our sister website howtonetwork.com.

Taking this course:

Passing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam can provide several valuable career benefits:

  • Demonstrated Cloud Knowledge: The certification validates your foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and best practices. This showcases your commitment to professional development and your ability to contribute to cloud-related projects.
  • Enhanced Job Opportunities: As cloud computing continues to grow rapidly, organizations are seeking skilled professionals with AWS expertise. The certification can make your resume stand out and increase your chances of landing cloud-related roles.
  • Increased Earning Potential: Cloud computing skills are in high demand, and AWS certifications often lead to higher salaries. According to Payscale, the average salary for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioners in the US is around $100,000 annually. This can vary based on experience, location, and other factors.
  • Career Advancement: The certification can pave the way for career growth within your current organization or open doors to new opportunities. It demonstrates your potential to take on more challenging roles and responsibilities related to cloud technology.
  • Improved Communication: The knowledge gained while preparing for the exam enables you to communicate more effectively with technical teams, clients, and stakeholders about cloud solutions and strategies.
  • Foundation for Further Certifications: The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is a great starting point for pursuing more specialized AWS certifications, such as Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Administrator. These advanced certifications can lead to even greater career advancement and earning potential.
  • Industry Recognition: AWS certifications are widely recognized and respected in the IT industry. Holding this certification can boost your credibility and reputation as a cloud professional.
  • Personal Growth: Learning about cloud computing and AWS can expand your skillset and open up new areas of interest. It can also lead to greater confidence and satisfaction in your professional life.

Overall, passing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam can be a valuable investment in your career. It demonstrates your dedication to the field of cloud computing and equips you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in the ever-evolving technology landscape.

Overall, the LPI Web Development Essentials certification is a valuable stepping stone for those starting their journey in web development. It provides a solid foundation in the essential concepts and skills, preparing you for further learning and career opportunities.

Module 1Cloud Concepts
Unit 1Create AWS Account
Unit 2Enforcing Multi-Factor Authentication for AWS Root Accounts
Unit 3Granting Permissions with IAM Policies
Unit 4Create IAM Users and Groups and Assign Permissions
Unit 5Exploring Methods for Assigning Permissions to IAM Users
Unit 6Configuring AWS CLI for Command-Line Access
Unit 7Creating IAM Policies using AWS CLI
Unit 8Create IAM Users, Groups and Assign Permissions using AWS CLI
Unit 9Exploring Methods for Assigning Permissions to IAM Users using AWS CLI
Unit 10Using AWS CloudShell for Command-Line Operations
Unit 11Enhancing Security with IAM Security Tools
Unit 12Tracking Costs with AWS Budgets
Unit 13Building Virtual Networks with VPC, Subnets and Route Tables
Unit 14Configuring Security Groups and NACLs for Network Security
Unit 15Launching and Configuring EC2 Instances
Unit 16Deep Dive into EC2 Instance Types and Options
Unit 17Connecting EC2 Instances using Command Prompt and PuTTY
Unit 18Deploying Private EC2 Instances for Enhanced Security
Unit 19Connecting Private EC2 Instances Using Bastion Host
Unit 20Connecting to Public EC2 Instances Using EC2 Instance Connect
Module 2Security and Compliance
Unit 1Connecting to Private EC2 Instances Using EC2 Instance Connect Endpoint
Unit 2Providing Internet Access to Private Subnets with NAT Gateways
Unit 3Ensure Persistent Public Access to EC2 Using Elastic IPs
Unit 4Advanced EC2 Storage Management with EBS Volumes
Unit 5Mastering EBS Snapshots Backup and Recovery
Unit 6Exploring Encryption Options with EBS Snapshots
Unit 7Creating and Managing Amazon Machine Images (AMIs)
Unit 8AWS EC2 Deep Dive
Unit 9Optimizing Costs with EC2 Reserved and Spot Instances
Unit 10Setting Up Shared File Systems with Amazon EFS for Linux
Unit 11Using AWS Managed Microsoft AD for Centralized EC2 Access
Unit 12Implementing Shared File Systems with Amazon FSx for Windows
Unit 13Getting Started with Application Load Balancers
Unit 14Advanced Traffic Routing with Application Load Balancers
Unit 15Configuring Health Checks and Session Stickiness in ALB
Unit 16Introduction to Launch Templates
Unit 17Getting Started with Auto Scaling Groups
Unit 18Implementing Scheduled Scaling in Auto Scaling Groups
Unit 19Monitoring and Logging with Amazon CloudWatch
Unit 20Deep Dive into Amazon CloudWatch Metrics and Alarms
Module 3Cloud Tech and Services
Unit 1Implementing Auto Scaling Using Target Tracking Policies
Unit 2Implementing Auto Scaling Using Step and Simple Scaling Policies
Unit 3Storing and Managing Objects with Amazon S3
Unit 4Securing S3 Buckets with Bucket Policies
Unit 5Hosting Static Websites on Amazon S3
Unit 6Versioning Objects in S3 for Data Management
Unit 7Implementing Disaster Recovery with S3 Replication
Unit 8Managing S3 Storage Classes and Lifecycle Policies
Unit 9VPC Endpoints for S3 and other AWS Services
Unit 10Monitoring Network Traffic with VPC Flow Logs
Unit 11Deploying Managed Relational Databases with Amazon RDS
Unit 12Exploring RDS Deployment Options and Configurations
Unit 13Exploring Private RDS Instances
Unit 14Accessing Private RDS Instances
Unit 15Deploying Amazon Aurora MySQL Database
Unit 16Working with AWS Aurora Parameter Groups
Unit 17Using AWS RDS Options Group for Native SQL Server Backup and Restore
Unit 18Implementing Serverless Aurora MySQL Databases
Unit 19Managing NoSQL Databases with DynamoDB
Unit 20Querying Data Stored in S3 with AWS Athena
Module 4Cloud Tech and Services 2
Unit 1Migrating Schema using AWS Schema Conversion Tool (SCT)
Unit 2Understanding AWS SCT Report and Errors
Unit 3Migrating Data with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) Part 1
Unit 4Migrating Data with AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) Part 2
Unit 5Creating Docker Images and Managing Them with Amazon ECR
Unit 6Running Docker Containers on EC2 with Amazon ECS
Unit 7Deploying Serverless Containers with AWS Fargate
Unit 8Running Code without Servers Using AWS Lambda
Unit 9Advanced AWS Lambda Using Layers for Dependency Management
Unit 10Creating Containerized Lambda Functions
Unit 11Managing Serverless APIs with AWS API Gateway
Unit 12Deploying Instances with Amazon Lightsail
Unit 13Deploying Applications with AWS Elastic Beanstalk
Unit 14Building Infrastructure using AWS CloudFormation
Unit 15Implementing Version Control with AWS CodeCommit
Unit 16Building Code with AWS CodeBuild
Unit 17Deploying Applications with AWS CodeDeploy
Unit 18Managing CI/CD Pipelines with AWS CodePipeline
Unit 19Executing Commands at Scale with AWS Systems Manager Run Command
Unit 20Storing and Accessing Configuration Data with AWS Systems Manager Parameter Store
Module 5Cloud Tech and Billing
Unit 1Advanced DNS Management with Amazon Route 53
Unit 2Delivering Content with Amazon CloudFront
Unit 3Event-Driven Notifications with Amazon SNS
Unit 4Advanced Queue Processing Patterns with Amazon SQS
Unit 5Decoupling Applications with Amazon SQS
Unit 6Building Event-Driven Workflows with Amazon EventBridge
Unit 7Protecting Web Applications using AWS WAF
Unit 8Encrypting Cloud Resources with AWS Key Management Service
Unit 9Managing Application Secrets using AWS Secrets Manager
Unit 10Resource Compliance Monitoring using AWS Config
Module 6Exams
Unit 1Exam 1
Unit 2Exam 2
Unit 3Exam 3
Unit 4Exam 4