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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Also known as: AWS CLF-C02
90 minutes
Duration
3 yrs
Validity
0+
Booked
Pearson VUE (test centre or online)
Delivery
About This Certification
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is the ideal starting point for anyone beginning their AWS journey. This foundational certification validates high-level understanding of cloud computing concepts, AWS core services, security, pricing, and support models, without requiring deep technical expertise.
The CLF-C02 was updated in 2023 and reflects modern cloud computing topics including cloud economics, AWS global infrastructure, security and compliance, and billing concepts. It is particularly valuable for non-technical professionals such as business analysts, project managers, sales teams, and anyone working alongside AWS technical teams.
Unlike role-based AWS certifications, the Cloud Practitioner is designed for a broad audience. It is AWS's most popular certification for absolute beginners and serves as the foundation for building an AWS certification career.
At USD 100, it is also the most affordable AWS certification, making it accessible to individuals and teams beginning cloud transformation journeys.
The CLF-C02 was updated in 2023 and reflects modern cloud computing topics including cloud economics, AWS global infrastructure, security and compliance, and billing concepts. It is particularly valuable for non-technical professionals such as business analysts, project managers, sales teams, and anyone working alongside AWS technical teams.
Unlike role-based AWS certifications, the Cloud Practitioner is designed for a broad audience. It is AWS's most popular certification for absolute beginners and serves as the foundation for building an AWS certification career.
At USD 100, it is also the most affordable AWS certification, making it accessible to individuals and teams beginning cloud transformation journeys.
Who Should Take This Exam?
Non-technical professionals working with AWS teams
Business analysts and project managers in cloud projects
Sales and marketing professionals at AWS partners
IT professionals new to cloud computing
Students entering the cloud field
Executives and managers seeking cloud fluency
Anyone building toward technical AWS certifications
Business analysts and project managers in cloud projects
Sales and marketing professionals at AWS partners
IT professionals new to cloud computing
Students entering the cloud field
Executives and managers seeking cloud fluency
Anyone building toward technical AWS certifications
What You'll Learn
Explain core cloud computing concepts and benefits
Describe the AWS global infrastructure
Identify key AWS services across compute, storage, database, and networking
Explain the AWS shared responsibility model
Describe AWS security, identity, and compliance services
Understand AWS pricing models and billing
Explain cloud economics and total cost of ownership
Identify AWS support plans and resources
Prerequisites
No prerequisites required
No minimum experience requirement
General IT awareness is helpful but not mandatory
No minimum experience requirement
General IT awareness is helpful but not mandatory
Exam Details
Exam Code: CLF-C02
Format: Multiple choice and multiple response
Questions: 65
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 700/1000
Fee: USD 100
Delivery: Pearson VUE (test centre or online)
Validity: 3 years
Format: Multiple choice and multiple response
Questions: 65
Duration: 90 minutes
Passing Score: 700/1000
Fee: USD 100
Delivery: Pearson VUE (test centre or online)
Validity: 3 years
Salary Potential
Cloud Practitioner is typically foundational:
United States: USD 55,000 - USD 85,000 (entry cloud roles)
UK: GBP 30,000 - GBP 55,000
India: INR 3,50,000 - INR 8,00,000
UAE: AED 70,000 - AED 140,000
Most professionals use CLF-C02 as a stepping stone to higher-paying associate certifications.
United States: USD 55,000 - USD 85,000 (entry cloud roles)
UK: GBP 30,000 - GBP 55,000
India: INR 3,50,000 - INR 8,00,000
UAE: AED 70,000 - AED 140,000
Most professionals use CLF-C02 as a stepping stone to higher-paying associate certifications.
Frequently Asked Questions
Absolutely. The AWS Cloud Practitioner is the perfect first AWS certification. It demonstrates commitment to cloud learning and provides foundational knowledge recognised by employers globally.
CLF-C02 is the easiest AWS exam. With 1-3 weeks of focused study using AWS free training materials and practice tests, most motivated candidates pass on their first attempt.
Yes. CLF-C02 is valid for 3 years. You can recertify by passing the current CLF exam or by passing any associate-level AWS certification.
CLF-C02 is foundational and covers AWS at a high level without requiring technical depth. The Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) is technical and requires understanding how to design AWS architectures.
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