The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CCP) is the ideal starting point for anyone entering the AWS ecosystem. 🌍
Whether you aim to be a Solutions Architect, Developer, or SysOps Admin, the CCP builds your cloud fundamentals concepts, services, and pricing models. 💡
More than an exam, it’s your launchpad to AWS expertise. ☁️✨
- Number of questions: 65 multiple-choice questions.
- Time limit: 90 minutes to complete the exam.
- Passing score: 700 out of 1000.
- Domain 1: Cloud Concepts – 24%
- Domain 2: Security and Compliance – 30%
- Domain 3: Cloud Technology and Services – 34%
- Domain 4: Billing, Pricing, and Support – 12%
- Cloud Concepts: Basic understanding of cloud computing.
- AWS Core Services: Focus on commonly used services like EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda.
- Security and Compliance: Learn AWS security best practices and compliance standards.
- Billing and Pricing: Familiarize yourself with the AWS pricing models and billing practices.
- Architecture: Understand basic principles of cloud architecture and AWS global infrastructure.
- Set aside dedicated study time each week.
- Use a mix of learning methods: videos, reading, and hands-on labs.
- Sign up for an AWS Free Tier account to practice using AWS services.
- Experiment with deploying applications, setting up EC2 instances, and storing data in S3.
- I'd advise you to use the platform NextWork : it's free & provided hands-on guided labs via the AWS Free Tier account.
- Familiarize yourself with the question format. ( See below, I've shared some)
- Use practice tests to gauge your knowledge and identify weak areas.
- Engage with others who are preparing for the exam.
- This can provide motivation and additional insights.
- Do not hesitate to connect with me on ( linkedin Down below).
- AWS is constantly evolving, so ensure you're learning the latest features and services.
| 📚 Category | 📝 Resource | 🔗 Link |
|---|---|---|
| 📋 Get to Know the Exam | 📖 Review the CLF-C02 Exam Guide | AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Guide |
| 📝 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Official Practice Question Set | Official Practice Questions | |
| 💡 Exam Prep Official Pretest: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) | Pretest for Exam Prep | |
| 🔍 Additional Guidance through Exam Prep on AWS Skill Builder | AWS Skill Builder Exam Prep | |
| 📚 Review and Practice | 💼 AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials | Cloud Practitioner Essentials |
| 🎮 AWS Cloud Quest: Cloud Practitioner | Cloud Quest | |
| 💻 Exam Preparation Courses | 📘 Exam Prep Standard Course: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | Standard Exam Prep Course |
| ⚡ Exam Prep Enhanced Course: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | Enhanced Exam Prep Course | |
| 🚪 AWS Escape Room: Exam Prep for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner | AWS Escape Room | |
| 📝 Assess Your Exam Readiness | 🎯 AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Official Practice Exam | Official Practice Exam |
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Books:
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Guide by Ben Piper & David Clinton.
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Exam Practice Questions by John Paul Mueller.
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YouTube Channels:
- AWS Online Tech Talks: Regular webinars on various AWS topics.
- FreeCodeCamp: Offers free courses on AWS fundamentals.
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Practice Exams:
- Whizlabs
- TutorialsDojo : I've used them on my SAA and I liked them.
Passing the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam is entirely achievable with the right preparation and resources. Make sure to create a study plan, leverage hands-on experience, and utilize the wealth of materials available online.
And most importantly: Celebrate your victories, big or small.
If you're preparing for the SAA, or if you're considering it, let me know!
Feel free to connect with me on LinkedIn: Kenza In The Cloud
Looking forward to sharing more! ✨
Disclaimer ⚠:
I am just sharing what have worked for me.