AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is a foundation course in cloud concepts and core AWS services, covering compute, storage, databases, networking, IAM, the Well-Architected Framework and billing, with hands-on work in the AWS Console. It suits cloud newcomers, IT teams and sales or finance staff on cloud projects, and you leave ready to sit your first AWS certification.
AWS is the world's leading cloud provider, and the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is the first gateway into a cloud career, with the highest enrollment of any cloud course worldwide. It suits people without an IT background as well as those in sales, marketing, finance or project roles who need to understand the cloud. This course builds foundations from cloud concepts, AWS global infrastructure, core services in compute, storage, database and networking, security and IAM, the Well-Architected Framework, to pricing and billing, all with hands-on practice
on the AWS Management Console. Content follows the real CLF-C02 exam structure across all 4 domains (Cloud Concepts, Security and Compliance, Cloud Technology and Services, and Billing, Pricing and Support) with workshops and mock exam questions in every topic, so learners are ready both to use AWS in real work and to take the certification exam. (3 days, 6 hours per day, 18 hours in total, Beginner level, no IT or cloud background required. The real exam has 65 questions in 90 minutes and the certification is valid for 3 years.)
What you’ll gain
Understand cloud computing concepts, service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) and cloud benefits
Describe AWS global infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations)
Understand the shared responsibility model and accessing AWS via Console, CLI and SDK
Choose compute services (EC2, Lambda, containers) appropriate to the workload
Choose storage and database services (S3, EBS, RDS, DynamoDB) with understanding
Understand AWS networking (VPC, Route 53, CloudFront) and security services with IAM
Understand the Well-Architected Framework and management and monitoring services
Describe pricing models, the Free Tier, cost control tools and support plans
Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) certification exam
Who this course is for
People who want to start a cloud career and pass their first AWS certification
System administrators, developers and IT teams who want to understand AWS systematically
Sales, marketing, procurement, finance and project teams working on cloud projects
Executives and team leads who want to understand the potential and cost of the cloud
Students and career changers who want a market-recognized credential
Prerequisites
Basic computer and internet skills
No IT, cloud or programming background required
An email account to sign up for AWS (a test / Free Tier account is recommended)
Suitable for those preparing for certification or understanding the cloud to work with technical teams
Curriculum
Course Details
A 3-day course, 6 hours per day (18 hours in total), delivered as lectures with hands-on labs on the AWS Management Console and mock exams. Beginner level, no IT background required. Learners take home a lab guide, a CLF-C02 mock exam set with answers, and an exam-preparation checklist. Note: the institute is not an AWS certification issuer; the real exam (65 questions, 90 minutes) must be booked and paid for with AWS via Pearson VUE directly.
Day 1Cloud, AWS and Compute Services
Section 1: Cloud Computing and Service Models
What cloud computing is and how it shifts IT investment from CAPEX to OPEX
Service models IaaS, PaaS, SaaS and deployment models (public, private, hybrid cloud)
The 6 advantages of cloud per AWS, such as pay-as-you-go, elastic scaling and global reach
An overview of AWS services and the certification path (Foundational, Associate, Professional, Specialty)
Section 2: AWS Global Infrastructure
How Regions, Availability Zones (AZ) and Edge Locations differ and when to use each
Region selection principles: latency, legal requirements, price and available services
Designing for high availability across multiple AZs
AWS Health, Service Level Agreements (SLA) and availability concepts
Section 3: Accessing AWS and Shared Responsibility
Accessing AWS via the Management Console, AWS CLI and SDK and caring for the root account
The shared responsibility model: what AWS manages and what the user must manage
IAM basics: users, groups, roles and policies
Lab: securely set up an AWS account, enable MFA and create an IAM user for daily use
IAM in depth: policies, roles, MFA and the principle of least privilege
Encryption with AWS KMS and secrets management with Secrets Manager
Protection services: AWS WAF, Shield, GuardDuty, Inspector and Security Hub
Lab: create an IAM policy and role and test restricted access
Day 3Well-Architected, Pricing, Management and Exam Prep
Section 9: Well-Architected Framework and Cloud Adoption
The 6 pillars of Well-Architected: Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance, Cost, Sustainability
Using AWS Trusted Advisor to check account health against best practices
Cloud adoption approaches and migration strategies
Designing for elasticity, resilience and cost-effectiveness per Well-Architected
Section 10: Billing and Pricing
AWS pricing principles, the AWS Free Tier and using the Pricing Calculator
Cost control tools: Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets and Cost and Usage Report
AWS Organizations and consolidated billing for multiple accounts
Lab: set a budget with cost alerts and estimate pricing with the Pricing Calculator
Section 11: Monitoring and Management
Monitoring with Amazon CloudWatch (metrics, alarms, logs)
Auditing account activity with AWS CloudTrail and configuration control with AWS Config
Managing resources with AWS Systems Manager and introductory Infrastructure as Code with CloudFormation
AWS support plans (Basic, Developer, Business, Enterprise) and choosing the right one
Section 12: CLF-C02 Exam Preparation
The real exam structure and weightings: Cloud Concepts 24%, Security 30%, Technology 34%, Billing 12%
Techniques for reading questions, eliminating options and managing time (65 questions, 90 minutes)
Booking the exam via Pearson VUE and how to prepare before the exam
Workshop: complete mock exams across all domains with answers and review of weak areas
Schedule & training options
For individuals — public rounds
No public rounds are open right now. Join the waiting list and we will contact you first when the next round opens, or ask us on LINE. Or call 02-570-8449 or 088-807-9770
What is the difference between IaaS, PaaS and SaaS?
They differ in how much you manage yourself. IaaS provides virtual machines, networking and storage while you manage the operating system and applications, as with Amazon EC2. PaaS manages the servers and platform so you just deploy your code, as with AWS Elastic Beanstalk. SaaS is ready-made software you use straight from a browser, such as cloud email or a CRM.
What is the AWS Shared Responsibility Model?
It divides security duties between AWS and the customer. AWS is responsible for security of the cloud: data centres, hardware, networking and the software that runs its services. The customer is responsible for security in the cloud: their data, IAM permissions, encryption settings and patching operating systems on EC2. The more managed the service, the less the customer has to look after.
What is the difference between a Region, an Availability Zone and an Edge Location?
A Region is a geographical area where AWS runs data centres, such as Asia Pacific (Singapore). Each Region contains several Availability Zones, which are data centres with separate power and networking, so spreading a system across AZs keeps it running if one fails. Edge Locations are points of presence close to users, used by CloudFront and Route 53 to deliver content faster.
Who is the AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) course for, and what should I know beforehand?
It suits people starting a cloud career and taking their first AWS certification, system administrators, developers and IT teams who want a structured understanding of AWS, sales, procurement, finance and project staff working on cloud projects, and students or career changers. No IT, cloud or programming knowledge is needed; you just need to be comfortable with a computer and the internet.
What will I be able to do after the AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) course?
You will be able to explain cloud concepts and AWS infrastructure, choose compute, storage and database services such as EC2, Lambda, S3, RDS and DynamoDB, understand VPC, IAM and the Well-Architected Framework, use cost management tools, and be ready for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam, which you book with AWS directly. Participants who complete the training receive a Certificate of Completion with its own number, which can be verified online.
What do I need to prepare for the AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) course?
You need an email address to sign up for AWS, because the class includes hands-on labs in the AWS Management Console. We recommend a separate test account that stays within the Free Tier, rather than your organisation's production account. No prior IT knowledge is required, and you will take away a lab guide, CLF-C02 practice questions with answers and an exam preparation checklist.
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