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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Gain a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology.

100% online format
Synchronous class times/instructor led

Why get certified?

This course is intended for candidates who may be from a non-IT background and exploring a career in the AWS Cloud, is in sales/marketing/business analyst roles looking to communicate more effectively with stakeholders and customers about the AWS Cloud or is in “on-premises” IT or cloud roles, but new to AWS Cloud, and need a primer before diving into role-based AWS Certification(s).

Jobs that use AWS Cloud Practitioner:

  • AWS Solutions Architect
  • AWS SysOps Administrator
  • AWS Developer
  • AWS DevOps Engineer

What you'll learn

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course offers a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology. This is a good starting point for individuals in non-technical roles with no prior IT or cloud experience or for those with “on-premises” IT experience looking for basic AWS Cloud fluency. This course teaches participants the fundamentals prior to taking a role-based AWS Certification course. In this AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner fundamental-level course, participants will learn about AWS products, services, and common solutions. Participants will also learn the fundamentals of identifying AWS services so that they can make informed decisions about IT solutions based on their business requirements.

In this course, participants will learn:

  • Terminology and concepts related to the AWS platform
  • How to navigate the AWS Management Console
  • Key concepts of AWS security measures and AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)

After attending this course, participants 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, databases, and storage.
  • Identify AWS services for common use cases.

Course outline

24 hours of virtual, facilitated course time is required.

Domain 1: Cloud Concepts
Domain 2: Security and Compliance
Domain 3: Technology
Domain 4: Billing and Pricing

About the exam

AWS Cloud Practitioner CLF-C01 Exam
The AWS Cloud Practitioner exam is 90 minutes long and comprises a maximum of 65 multiple choice and/or multiple response questions examining the applicant’s knowledge and understanding of the four domains of AWS Cloud Practitioner. Out of the 65 questions, 15 questions are not scored. The results are computed on a scaled score, with a score of 700 or more out of a 1000-point maximum needed to qualify for the credential.

Prerequisites

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner has no required prerequisites for admittance.

Cost

Students are responsible for purchasing course materials and paying for professional certification exams, if applicable.

*This program is authorized for WIOA funding for eligible applicants. For information, click here.

Maryville Course Fee: $1,000

Estimated course material cost: $40
Estimated exam fee: $100
Estimated total cost to complete this course: $1,140

Course Dates and Registration

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AWS Cloud Practitioner certification

Amazon Web Services (AWS) certifications are some of the most sought after credentials in the IT industry. Start your pathway to becoming a cloud professional with the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification. You will gain an understanding of the AWS Cloud platform and learn about AWS core services, security architecture, pricing, and support services.