🔰 Introduction + What Is the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam?
“Cloud is the present, AWS is the future — and this blog series is your gateway to mastering both.”
👋 Welcome, Future Cloud Champion!
This blog series will guide you, step by step, to master everything required for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam — even if you're starting from scratch.
By the end, you'll be confident, exam-ready, and cloud-capable. 🚀
🧠 What is the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam?
The Cloud Practitioner Certification is AWS’s foundational-level exam. It’s designed to build your understanding of the AWS Cloud — what it is, why it’s valuable, and how it works.
🧩 Key Highlights:
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Exam Code | CLF-C02 |
| No. of Questions | 65 (Multiple Choice & Multiple Response) |
| Duration | 90 minutes |
| Passing Score | ~700/1000 |
| Cost | $100 (approx ₹8,000) |
| Languages Available | English, Hindi, Japanese, and more |
| No Prior AWS Experience Needed | ✅ |
🧑🎓 Who Should Take This Exam?
This exam is ideal for:
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Students exploring careers in cloud
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Professionals from non-technical backgrounds (sales, marketing, finance)
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Entry-level developers & system admins
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Business decision-makers
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Anyone curious about AWS without coding
📘 Official Resources (Highly Recommended)
Here are the best free and official materials by AWS:
🔹 AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Free Course)
A 6-hour, beginner-friendly course directly from AWS.
🔹 AWS Skill Builder
Free platform with video courses, quizzes, and learning paths.
🔹 AWS Exam Guide (PDF)
Official document listing topics covered in the exam.
🔹 Sample Questions
A small set of real-style sample questions by AWS.
🔹 AWS Whitepapers
Especially read:
📚 Full Syllabus – CLF-C02 (Updated 2024–25)
✅ 1. Cloud Concepts – 24%
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What is Cloud Computing?
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Cloud Deployment Models: Public, Private, Hybrid
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Cloud Service Models: IaaS, PaaS, SaaS
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Benefits of AWS Cloud
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AWS Global Infrastructure (Region, AZ, Edge Location)
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Shared Responsibility Model
✅ 2. Security and Compliance – 30%
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AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
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IAM Roles, Policies, MFA
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AWS Organizations and Service Control Policies
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AWS Shield, WAF, GuardDuty
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Data Encryption with KMS, Secrets Manager
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AWS Compliance Programs (GDPR, HIPAA, PCI-DSS)
✅ 3. Cloud Technology and Services – 34%
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Compute: EC2, Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk
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Storage: S3, EBS, EFS, Glacier
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Database: RDS, DynamoDB
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Networking: VPC, Route 53, CloudFront
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Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrail
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Management Tools: AWS Config, Trusted Advisor, CloudFormation
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Hybrid and Migration Tools
✅ 4. Billing, Pricing, and Support – 12%
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AWS Free Tier
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Pricing Models (On-demand, Reserved, Spot)
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TCO Calculator & AWS Pricing Calculator
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Cost Explorer
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AWS Support Plans (Basic, Developer, Business, Enterprise)
🎯 Preparation Strategy – How to Score 100%
⏳ Timeline: 30-Day Smart Plan (2 hours/day)
| Week | Focus Area |
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| Week 1 | Cloud Basics + AWS Infrastructure |
| Week 2 | Core AWS Services (EC2, S3, Lambda, VPC) |
| Week 3 | Security, IAM, Compliance |
| Week 4 | Billing, Support, Final Mocks & Revision |
✅ Daily Action Plan
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📖 1–2 Topics with Notes
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🧠 Revise with Flashcards (Anki/Notion)
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🔍 Practice 10–15 MCQs Daily
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📽️ Watch Official AWS Videos
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📝 End-of-week full-length Mock Test
🔑 Top 5 Tips for Success
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Don’t memorize — understand.
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Practice with real AWS services (Free Tier).
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Attempt at least 5 mock tests before the real exam.
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Study from official sources first, then third-party.
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Revise weak topics with flashcards and visuals.
