Introduction The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) examination is intended for individuals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles addressed by other AWS certifications (for example, Solutions Architect - Associate, Developer - Associate, or SysOps Administrator - Associate). It validates an examineeâ??s ability to: ïÃ?Ã??· Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure ïÃ?Ã??· Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles ïÃ?Ã??· Describe the AWS Cloud value proposition ïÃ?Ã??· Describe key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases (for example, compute and analytics) ïÃ?Ã??· Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model ïÃ?Ã??· Define the billing, account management, and pricing models ïÃ?Ã??· Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance (for example, whitepapers or support tickets) ïÃ?Ã??· Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud. Recommended AWS Knowledge It is recommended that candidates have at least six months of experience with the AWS Cloud in any role, including technical, managerial, sales, purchasing, or financial. Recommended General IT Knowledge Candidates should have a basic understanding of IT services and their uses in the AWS Cloud platform.

 

Domain 1: Cloud Concepts 1.1 Define the AWS Cloud and its value proposition 1.2 Identify aspects of AWS Cloud economics 1.3 List the different cloud architecture design principles Domain 2: Security 2.1 Define the AWS Shared Responsibility model 2.2 Define AWS Cloud security and compliance concepts Page | 3 Version 1.4 CLF-C01 2.3 Identify AWS access management capabilities 2.4 Identify resources for security support Domain 3: Technology 3.1 Define methods of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud 3.2 Define the AWS global infrastructure 3.3 Identify the core AWS services 3.4 Identify resources for technology support Domain 4: Billing and Pricing 4.1 Compare and contrast the various pricing models for AWS 4.2 Recognize the various account structures in relation to AWS billing and pricing 4.3 Identify resources available for billing support