CLF-C01: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination is intended for individuals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles addressed by other AWS Certifications. The exam can be taken at a testing center or from the comfort and convenience of a home or office location as an online proctored exam.

CLF-C01: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Abilities Validated by the Certification

  • Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure
  • Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles
  • Describe the AWS Cloud value proposition
  • Describe key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases (for example, compute and analytics)
  • Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model
  • Define the billing, account management, and pricing models
  • Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance (for example, whitepapers or support tickets)
  • Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud

Recommended Knowledge and Experience

  • We recommend candidates have at least six months of experience with the AWS Cloud in any role, including technical, managerial, sales, purchasing, or financial
  • Candidates should have a basic understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud platform

AWS CLF-C01 Exam Summary:

Exam Name AWS Cloud Practitioner 
Exam Code  CLF-C01 
Exam Price  $100 USD
Duration  90 minutes 
Number of Questions  50 
Passing Score   700 / 1000 
Recommended Training / Books  AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (2nd Edition) 
Sample Questions  AWS CLF-C01 Sample Questions
Recommended Practice  AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Practice Test 

AWS Cloud Practitioner Syllabus:

Section Objectives  Weight 
Cloud Concepts – Define the AWS Cloud and its value proposition
– Identify aspects of AWS Cloud economics
– List the different cloud architecture design principles
26%
Security and Compliance – Define the AWS Shared Responsibility model
– Define AWS Cloud security and compliance concepts
– Identify AWS access management capabilities
– Identify resources for security support
25% 
Technology  – Define methods of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
– Define the AWS global infrastructure
– Identify the core AWS services
– Identify resources for technology support
33% 
Billing and Pricing  – Compare and contrast the various pricing models for AWS
– Recognize the various account structures in relation to AWS billing and pricing
– Identify resources available for billing support
16%