AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner 2025 [NEW] Course Syllabus
Full curriculum breakdown — modules, lessons, estimated time, and outcomes.
Overview (80-120 words) describing structure and time commitment.
Module 1: Introduction to AWS Cloud
Estimated time: 2 hours
- Overview of cloud computing and its evolution
- Understanding AWS's global infrastructure: Regions, Availability Zones, and Edge Locations
- Benefits of using AWS Cloud
- Cloud deployment models: Public, Private, Hybrid, and Multi-cloud
Module 2: Core AWS Services
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Compute services: EC2, Lambda, and Auto Scaling
- Storage options: S3, EBS, EFS, and Glacier
- Networking fundamentals: VPC, Route 53, CloudFront, and Direct Connect
- Database services: RDS, DynamoDB, and Redshift
Module 3: Security and Compliance
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Understanding the AWS Shared Responsibility Model
- Introduction to Identity and Access Management (IAM)
- Security groups, network ACLs, and AWS WAF
- Overview of compliance programs and data protection standards
Module 4: Billing and Pricing
Estimated time: 2 hours
- AWS pricing models: On-Demand, Reserved Instances, and Spot Instances
- Understanding the AWS Free Tier and cost structure
- Tools for billing and cost management: Cost Explorer, Budgets, and Billing Alerts
Module 5: Exam Preparation
Estimated time: 4 hours
- Practice questions aligned with CLF-C02 exam objectives
- Full-length mock exams and performance review
- Exam strategies: time management and question interpretation
Module 6: Final Project
Estimated time: 3 hours
- Design a basic AWS architecture using core services
- Apply security and compliance best practices
- Estimate costs and generate a billing report
Prerequisites
- Familiarity with basic IT concepts and terminology
- No prior AWS experience required
- Basic understanding of networking and security principles
What You'll Be Able to Do After
- Explain core AWS Cloud concepts and global infrastructure
- Identify and describe key AWS services and their use cases
- Understand AWS security, compliance, and shared responsibility
- Navigate AWS billing, pricing, and account management tools
- Pass the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam with confidence