AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Prep (CLF-C01)

Learn how to launch and manage EC2 instances, understand instance types, and when to use them.

A practical look at S3 storage classes, buckets, and how to secure your data.

We'll demystify Virtual Private Clouds, subnets, and routing to secure your network.

A hands-on guide to creating users, groups, and policies to control access to your AWS resources.

Understand how to set up and manage relational databases without the administrative overhead.

Learn what serverless means and how Lambda can run your code without provisioning servers.

We'll cover how to speed up your websites and manage domain names with AWS services.

A quick guide to understanding NoSQL and when to use DynamoDB for fast, flexible data storage.

Learn how to distribute traffic and automatically adjust capacity for high availability.

Deep dive into JSON policy documents and how to write secure permissions for your resources.

Understand encryption at rest and in transit using AWS managed keys and customer managed keys.

Learn how to monitor API activity and set up alerts for security events in your account.

We'll show you how to protect your web applications from common exploits and DDoS attacks.

An overview of automated security checks and threat detection services for your AWS environment.

Learn about AWS compliance reports and how they help with your industry's regulatory needs.

A critical lesson on multi-factor authentication (MFA) and protecting your main account credentials.

A practical comparison of pricing options to help you optimize costs for different workloads.

Step-by-step walkthrough of using the calculator to estimate costs before you build.

We'll show you how to set up budgets and analyze your spending to avoid bill shock.

A clear explanation of what's free, what's not, and how to stay within the free tier limits.

Learn a best-practice tagging strategy to track costs across different projects and teams.

Discover how to find third-party software and services that run on AWS.

A problem-solving session on when to use Basic, Developer, Business, or Enterprise support.

Learn how to compare the cost of an on-premises solution versus a cloud-based one.

A real case study analysis where we architect a simple web app using the services you've learned.

We'll work through common problems like connectivity issues and permission errors.

Understand the default service limits and how to request increases for your applications.

Learn the 5 pillars of good architecture (Operational Excellence, Security, Reliability, Performance, Cost) and how they apply to the exam.

Techniques for deconstructing exam questions to find the best answer, even when you're unsure.

A guide to self-assessment and focusing your final study time where it matters most.

A downloadable checklist for what to do the day before and the day of your exam.

Explore the AWS certification path and discuss next steps for your career in the cloud.

A rapid-fire review of the most frequently tested services and their core use cases.

We'll review a set of practice questions, explaining the logic behind each correct answer.