Amazon Web Services
AWS Cloud Practitioner
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)
AWS's foundational certification for anyone who needs cloud fluency — sales, finance, project managers, and new technologists. Validates a high-level understanding of AWS services, security, and pricing without requiring hands-on depth.
Blueprint-complete program: 4 decks, 179 cards.
What's on the exam
CLF-C02 Exam Guide
Cloud Concepts
24%Benefits of the AWS Cloud · Design principles (Well-Architected Framework) · Cloud migration strategies · Cloud economics · Shared responsibility basics
Security and Compliance
30%Shared responsibility model · Security, governance, and compliance concepts · IAM users, roles, and policies · Access management best practices · Security capabilities and resources
Cloud Technology and Services
34%Methods of deploying and operating in AWS · Global infrastructure (Regions, AZs, edge) · Compute services · Database and storage services · Networking services · AI/ML and analytics services
Billing, Pricing, and Support
12%Pricing models (On-Demand, Reserved, Savings Plans) · Billing and cost management tools · AWS Organizations and consolidated billing · Support plans and resources
Frequently asked questions
How much does the AWS Cloud Practitioner cost?
The AWS Cloud Practitioner costs $100. Foundational-tier exam fee; confirm current pricing with AWS.
How long is the AWS Cloud Practitioner and how many questions does it have?
65 items (50 scored, 15 unscored) — 90 minutes.
What do you need to pass the AWS Cloud Practitioner?
Scaled score of 700 on a scale of 100–1,000.
Can you retake the AWS Cloud Practitioner?
14-day wait between attempts.
What is the best way to study for the AWS Cloud Practitioner?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Cloud Concepts 24%, Security and Compliance 30%, Cloud Technology and Services 34%, Billing, Pricing, and Support 12%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
Ready to prepare?
Our AWS Cloud Practitioner program follows this exact blueprint — every domain covered, scheduled by spaced repetition, with a journey from first card to test day.