1. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification validates foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology. It’s an excellent starting point for anyone beginning their cloud journey.
Exam Domains
The exam covers the following domains:
Cloud Concepts
Define the AWS Cloud and its value proposition
Identify aspects of AWS Cloud economics
Explain cloud architecture design principles
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
Cloud Technology and Services
Define methods of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud
Define the AWS global infrastructure
Identify AWS compute, database, network, and storage services
Identify AWS AI/ML and analytics services
Billing, Pricing, and Support
Compare AWS pricing models
Understand resources for billing, budget, and cost management
Identify AWS technical resources and AWS Support options
Recommended Learning Path
Start with fundamentals
Complete the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course
Read the AWS Well-Architected Framework whitepaper
Explore AWS Free Tier services hands-on
Deep dive into core services
EC2, S3, RDS, VPC, IAM, Lambda
Understand pricing models for each service
Practice with the AWS Management Console
Practice exams
Take the official practice exam
Review incorrect answers and study those areas
Use AWS Skill Builder practice questions
Final review
Review the exam guide domains
Focus on weak areas identified in practice tests
Schedule your exam when consistently scoring above 80%