AWS Cloud Practitioner
Offered by Amazon Web Services (AWS)
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is AWS's foundational certification. It validates a high-level understanding of the AWS Cloud, its core services, security, pricing, and support — without requiring an IT background.
EXAM AT A GLANCE
Questions
65
Testing time
90
minutes
Sections
4
Delivery
Pearson VUE test center or online proctored
Passing score
700
Cost
$100 USD
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What the exam covers
Cloud Concepts
24%
Security and Compliance
30%
Cloud Technology and Services
34%
Billing, Pricing, and Support
12%
About the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification
It's a popular entry point for people switching into cloud careers and for non-technical roles (sales, product, project management) who need cloud literacy.
Who it’s for
Beginners entering cloud, and business/non-technical professionals who need foundational AWS knowledge.
- Passing score
- 700 out of 1000 (scaled)
- Validity
- 3 years
- Prerequisites
- None; up to 6 months of exposure to AWS is helpful but not required
Official exam page· Details verified August 2026
Exam details can change. Always confirm current requirements, fees, and exam policies with the certification provider before registering.
How to prepare
01
Learn cloud basics: what the cloud is, and the AWS global infrastructure.
02
Understand the AWS shared responsibility model and core security services.
03
Get familiar with flagship services (EC2, S3, RDS, Lambda) at a conceptual level.
04
Review AWS pricing models and support plans.
05
Take the official practice question set before booking.
FAQ
Do I need technical experience for Cloud Practitioner?
No. It's designed to be accessible to people without an IT or cloud background.
Is Cloud Practitioner enough to get a cloud job?
It demonstrates foundational cloud literacy, but most technical cloud roles also look for associate-level certification (such as Solutions Architect) and hands-on skills. Employers set their own requirements.
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