CLF-C02: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Foundational
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner: CLF-C02 Certification Preparation Course
Invest in the AWS Certified: Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) programme to ensure your organisation is equipped with a foundational understanding of the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Cloud. This certification is the essential starting point for cloud literacy, providing your workforce—from business users to technical specialists—with a cohesive overview of AWS Cloud concepts, core services, security, architecture, pricing, and support.
This structured programme focuses on the four critical domains assessed in the exam:
- Cloud Concepts: Understanding the value proposition of the AWS Cloud, its economic benefits, and the foundational global infrastructure.
- Security and Compliance: Mastering the fundamental Shared Responsibility Model and identifying core security, compliance, and governance services. 3. Cloud Technology and Services: Gaining familiarity with core AWS service categories, including Compute (e.g., EC2, Lambda), Storage (e.g., S3, EBS), Databases (e.g., RDS, DynamoDB), and Networking.
- Billing, Pricing, and Support: Learning AWS pricing models (e.g., On-Demand, Reserved Instances), cost management tools (e.g., AWS Cost Explorer), and the various AWS Support plans.
By achieving this certification, your team gains the necessary high-level knowledge to make informed decisions and communicate effectively about cloud adoption and transformation.
Mandatory Units
- The AWS Cloud
- The AWS shared responsibility model
- Security best practices
- AWS Cloud costs, economics, and billing
- Core AWS services, including EC2, RDS, DMS, S3 and Cognito
- AWS services for common use cases
- Serverless functions
- Practical demos and exam practice
This foundational certification is essential for any employee seeking cloud literacy and a clear understanding of the AWS ecosystem. It is ideal for individuals who are new to cloud computing or IT and serves as an excellent entry point for a cloud career.
It is highly beneficial for:
- Business Users & Analysts: Individuals who need to interpret, request, and contribute to cloud-driven projects and decisions.
- Aspiring Cloud Professionals: Individuals taking their first step toward roles like Cloud Engineer, Solutions Architect, or Developer.
- Line-of-Business Employees: Professionals in non-IT roles such as Sales, Marketing, Project Managers, or Finance who interact with AWS Cloud teams and require a common language.
- Managers & Leaders: Those who need to make informed strategic decisions regarding cloud investment and infrastructure.
Whilst there are no minimum entry requirements, employees undertaking this course should ideally have up to six months of exposure to the AWS Cloud or a basic understanding of IT services.
Delivery Model
- 1 full day tuition to the AWS CLF-C02 Exam Syllabus
- Practice Tests
- Courseware
- AWS Labs
- One 1:1 with a Certified Tutor
- Pearson Pass Pledge (free resit)
Add on…
- CLF-C02 Examination – £120 inclusive of VAT.
Upcoming Courses
Looking to upskill your team? We can deliver training at your site for cohorts of any size to minimise disruption and maximise your training budget.
By delivering training onsite, we can tailor the learning experience to meet the needs of your organisation, facilitate an environment for your team to learn and grow together, whilst providing you with the visibility to tack and evaluate learning and progression.
Tell us about your training needs and we will provide you with a tailored quote to achieve them.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) certification is the essential starting point for career progression within the AWS domain. Upon completion, your employees will possess the necessary foundational knowledge to seamlessly transition into specialised, role-based certifications, including:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (for cloud architects)
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate (for those focusing on coding/development)
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate (for those focusing on operations)
This programme is your business’s strategic investment in continuous upskilling, ensuring your employees are prepared to take on increasingly complex and high-value cloud initiatives.
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner CLF-C02 Preparation Course is £795 inclusive of VAT. This includes one full day tuition, access to practice papers, Courseware, AWS Labs, and one tutor 1:1s.
This course is protected by the Pearson Pass Pledge.
Examination fees are £120 inclusive of VAT. Examinations can be taken at our Authorised Pearson Vue Test Centre in Cardiff or by remote invigilation.
Funding may be available through PLA and ReAct Plus for eligible applicants. Please note, the contents of the course package may vary depending on the funding stream so please check before applying. See funding for further information.
Upcoming Courses
Looking to upskill your team? We can deliver training at your site for cohorts of any size to minimise disruption and maximise your training budget.
By delivering training onsite, we can tailor the learning experience to meet the needs of your organisation, facilitate an environment for your team to learn and grow together, whilst providing you with the visibility to tack and evaluate learning and progression.
Tell us about your training needs and we will provide you with a tailored quote to achieve them.
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