What the Certification Covers
Cloud Concepts: Understanding the value of the AWS Cloud and cloud deployment models.
Core AWS Services: Identifying core services like compute, storage, and databases, and understanding their potential uses.
Security: Learning about security best practices within the AWS Cloud.
Economics: Understanding AWS Cloud costs, billing, and pricing models.
Support: Knowing the available AWS support options.
Who is it for?
Beginners: Individuals starting their cloud journey or seeking an entry into the cloud field.
Non-IT Professionals: People in roles like sales, project management, and customer service who need to understand AWS to work with technical teams.
IT Professionals: Those in IT who want a high-level understanding of AWS before pursuing more advanced certifications.
Exam Details
Exam Name: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02).
Exam Duration: 90 minutes.
Exam Format: 65 questions, which can be multiple-choice or multiple-response.
Cost: $100 USD.
Passing Score: A minimum of 700 out of 1000 points is required to pass.
Delivery: Can be taken online or in-person at a Pearson VUE testing center.
What the Certification Does Not Validate
The ability to build and deploy cloud workloads.
Deep technical skills or programming knowledge.
Why it's valuable
Provides a broad, big-picture understanding of cloud architecture and AWS services.
Serves as a crucial first step for various technical roles, such as solutions architect, cloud data engineer, and DevOps engineer.
Demonstrates commitment to learning and can help in resume screening.
Offers a 50% discount on a subsequent AWS certification exam.
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