AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) program teaches learners key technical concepts, including AWS global infrastructure, core services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and RedShift, and foundational aspects of IAM, security best practices, and compliance frameworks. Learners will also gain hands-on experience with cloud architecture design principles, explore cost management strategies with AWS pricing models, and learn how to leverage AWS Support plans effectively.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification affirms a fundamental and advanced understanding of AWS Cloud, encompassing its services and related terminology. It serves as an excellent entry point for those embarking on their AWS Certification journey, particularly individuals without prior IT or cloud experience transitioning to a career in the cloud. Additionally, it is a valuable certification for line-of-business employees seeking to establish a solid foundation in cloud literacy as they engage with cloud technologies within their professional roles.

Program Objectives

This program covers the following:

• An Introduction To AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
• The Cloud
• Understanding Your AWS Account
• Getting Support on AWS
• Understanding the AWS Environment
• Securing Your AWS Resources
• Working with Your AWS Resources
• The Core Compute Services
• The Core Storage Service
• The Core Database Services
• The Core Networking Services
• Automating Your AWS Workloads
• Common Use-Case Scenarios

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

Amazon Certified Cloud Practitioner

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.