AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)

Course Description

This course is an end-to-end immersion into the AWS ecosystem, mapped directly to the domains of the CLF-C02 exam. It transitions from foundational cloud concepts (Compute, Storage, and Networking) into advanced topics like AI/ML, Migration Strategies, and Governance. Unlike standard overviews, this course places a heavy emphasis on "Learning by Doing," featuring a dedicated section of hands-on labs where you will build static websites, automate server schedules, and configure security policies. The final phase of the course focuses strictly on exam success, breaking down question patterns and providing a strategic conclusion to your certification journey.

Who is this course for

This course is intended for anyone looking to build a professional-grade foundation on AWS. It is particularly valuable for:

• Career Switchers looking to enter the cloud industry.

• Technical Professionals who need to understand the full breadth of AWS services beyond their specific niche.

• Business Leaders who require a deep enough technical understanding to lead cloud-based digital transformations.

• Certification Candidates aiming to pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam on their first attempt.

Course Objectives

• Infrastructure Mastery: Differentiate between AWS compute, storage, database, and networking services to build resilient solutions.

• Security & Governance: Apply the Shared Responsibility Model and configure least-privilege access using IAM.

• Operational Automation: Use EventBridge and Lambda to automate routine infrastructure tasks, reducing manual overhead.

• Strategic Migration: Identify the correct AWS Cloud Adoption Framework (CAF) strategies for moving workloads to the cloud.

• Financial Management: Understand AWS pricing models, billing tools, and support structures to optimize cloud spend.

• Exam Readiness: Master the CLF-C02 exam format through detailed question breakdowns and domain-specific prep strategies.

Prerequisites

• Required: Basic computer literacy and an interest in cloud technology.

• Recommended: Completion of a "What is Cloud Computing?" overview or roughly 6 months of exposure to the AWS Cloud is helpful but not mandatory, as the course covers foundations from scratch.

Course outline

Section 1: Cloud Foundations and Compute (Learn More)

1. AWS Cloud Foundations

2. AWS Compute Services

3. AWS Cloud Adoption Framework and Migration Strategies

Section 2: Storage, Networking, and Databases (Learn More)

1. Storage Technology and Services

2. Content Delivery and Networking Technology and Services

3. Database Technology and Services

Section 3: Deployment, Migration, and AI (Learn More)

1. Development, Messaging, and Deployment Technology and Services

2. Migration and Transfer Technology and Services

3. Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Analytics Technology and Services

Section 4: Monitoring, Security, and Pricing (Learn More)

1. Auditing, Monitoring, Logging, and Additional Technology and Services

2. Security, Compliance, and Governance

3. Pricing, Billing, and Support

Section 5: Exam Preparation (Learn More)

1. How to prepare for the Exam

2. Question Breakdown: Cloud Concepts

3. Question Breakdown: Security and Compliance

4. Question Breakdown: Cloud Technology and Services

5. Question Breakdown: Billing, Pricing, and Support

6. Conclusion

Section 6: Labs

1. Deploy a Static Website using Amazon S3 Website Hosting

2. Automate Nightly EC2 Shutdown with EventBridge Scheduler

3. Configure Least-Privilege Access using AWS IAM Users and Groups

4. Deploy a Serverless Function Using AWS Lambda

5. Create and Subscribe to an Amazon SNS Topic