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AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)

18 hours 3 days

Last updated 25 Sep 2026

AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is a 18-hour training course by IT Genius Institute. 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…

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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.)

Objectives

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 (100 USD) with AWS via Pearson VUE directly.

Day 1: Cloud, 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

Section 4: Compute Services

Amazon EC2: instance types and purchasing options (On-Demand, Reserved, Spot, Savings Plans)
Serverless compute with AWS Lambda and when to use it
Containers on AWS: ECS, EKS and Fargate, and using Elastic Beanstalk
Lab: launch and connect to an EC2 instance and try a simple Lambda function

Day 2: Storage, Database, Networking and Security

Section 5: Storage Services

Amazon S3: buckets, objects, durability and storage classes (Standard, IA, Glacier)
Block storage with Amazon EBS and file storage with Amazon EFS
Long-term storage and backup with S3 Glacier and AWS Backup
Lab: create an S3 bucket, upload files, set permissions and test a lifecycle policy

Section 6: Database Services

Relational databases with Amazon RDS and Amazon Aurora
NoSQL databases with Amazon DynamoDB for high-speed, highly scalable workloads
Data warehousing with Amazon Redshift and in-memory caching with ElastiCache
Choosing the right purpose-built database for the workload

Section 7: Networking on AWS

Amazon VPC, subnets, route tables, internet gateway and security groups
DNS with Amazon Route 53 and content delivery with Amazon CloudFront
Load distribution with Elastic Load Balancing and enterprise connectivity with Direct Connect and VPN
Designing secure, segmented networks (public/private subnets)

Section 8: Security and IAM

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 3: Well-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

Frequently asked questions

Who is AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) for, and what background is needed?

Built 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 Background you should have: Basic computer and internet skills · No IT, cloud or programming background required Not sure the fit is right? Talk to our team on LINE @itgenius or call 02-570-8449.

How much does AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) cost and how long does it run?

THB 9,500 (currently THB 8,550 on promotion). The course runs 18 hours. The fee covers course materials, lunch and refreshments throughout. Pay by bank transfer to the company account, confirm it on our payment page, and we can issue the receipt or tax invoice in your company's name.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Everyone who completes the course receives a Certificate of Completion from IT Genius Institute. Each certificate carries its own number, and anyone holding that number can verify it online on our certificate page, so you can add it to your portfolio or pass it to HR as evidence of training.

Where does the training take place, and is there an online option?

You can attend onsite at IT Genius Institute or arrange to join online, and we also run it as a private in-house session for your team. Ask about dates and venues on LINE @itgenius or call 02-570-8449.

What if I fall behind or miss a session — can I retake it?

Yes. You may retake the same course free of charge in a later round, under the institute's conditions. Tell our team which course and round you attended, and we will check it and offer you the rounds that still have seats. Ask us on LINE @itgenius or call 02-570-8449.

How do I enrol, or request a quotation for my company?

Enrol online with the registration form on this page. You can register several attendees at once and enter your tax ID and billing address for the tax invoice. Or request a company quotation straight from the quote button. For anything else call 02-570-8449 or reach us on LINE @itgenius.