What is the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification?
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Certification
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification validates your foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud. Here are some key points about this certification:
- Category: Foundational certification
- Exam duration: 90 minutes
- Cost: $100 USD
- Languages: English, Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Bahasa, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese
- Format: 65 multiple choice or multiple response questions
- Exam tests your knowledge of:
- AWS Cloud concepts
- AWS services and their use cases
- Security and compliance
- Pricing and support
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is a good starting point for:
- Individuals with no prior IT or cloud experience looking to switch to a cloud career
- Line-of-business employees looking for foundational cloud literacy
There are no prerequisites for this certification exam. Candidates typically have up to 6 months of exposure to AWS Cloud, but it’s not required.
After earning this certification, the next certifications you can pursue are:
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
- AWS Certified Developer – Associate
- AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is valid for 3 years. You can recertify by retaking the exam or upgrading to an Associate or Professional-level certification.
AWS offers a variety of resources to help you prepare for this exam, including:
- Digital courses like AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
- Role-playing game AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner
- Practice tests and question sets
- Exam Prep courses