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Training and Certification

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Showcase foundational knowledge of AWS cloud services and cloud computing

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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner validates foundational, high-level understanding of AWS Cloud, services, and terminology.  This is a good starting point on the AWS Certification journey for individuals with no prior IT or cloud experience switching to a cloud career or for line-of-business employees looking for foundational cloud literacy.

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Exam overview

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

Category

Foundational

Exam duration

90 minutes

Exam format

65 questions; either multiple choice or multiple response

Cost

100 USD. Visit Exam pricing for additional cost information, including foreign exchange rates

Test in-person or online

Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam

Languages offered

English, Bahasa (Indonesian), French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese

Prepare for the exam

Go from start to certified. Follow our Exam Prep Plan on AWS Skill Builder, our online learning center, so you can approach exam day with confidence.

1

Get to know the exam

Follow the 4-step plan.

Review the exam guide.

Take the AWS Certification Official Practice Question Set to understand exam-style questions.

Take the AWS Certification Official Pretest to identify any areas where you need to refresh your AWS knowledge and skills.
 

2

Refresh your AWS Knowledge and skills

Enroll in digital courses where you need to fill gaps in knowledge and skills, practice with AWS Builder Labs, AWS Cloud Quest, and AWS Jam.

3

Review and practice for your exam

Review the scope of the exam. Explore each exam domain’s topics and how they align to AWS services. Reinforce your knowledge and identify learning gaps with exam-style questions and flashcards. Follow instructors as they walk through exam-style questions and provide test-taking strategies. Continue practicing with AWS Builder Labs, AWS SimuLearn, and/or AWS Escape Room.

4

Assess your exam readiness

Take the AWS Certification Official Practice Exam.

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