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AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

Amazon's own free foundational course on AWS cloud concepts, core services, security and pricing, and the standard prep for Cloud Practitioner.

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About this course

AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials is the official starting point for AWS. It explains the value of the cloud, the global infrastructure, core compute, storage, networking and database services, the shared responsibility model, and billing and support plans. It is designed to prepare learners for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam.

Best for: Anyone starting with AWS, including non-technical roles, or preparing for the Cloud Practitioner exam.

What you will be able to do

  • Explain the benefits of the AWS Cloud and its global infrastructure
  • Identify core AWS compute, storage, network and database services
  • Describe the AWS shared responsibility model and basic security services
  • Understand AWS pricing, billing and support options

Syllabus and your progress

Tick modules off as you finish them on AWS Skill Builder.

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Plan your pace

At 4 hours a week you would finish in about 4 weeks, using the course time estimate above.

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Cost and certificate

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The digital course is free on AWS Skill Builder; the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam is paid.

AWS Skill Builder sets the terms and can change them. Check the course page before you commit serious time, and tell us if something changed.

Quick answers

Is AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials really free?
Yes, the course material is free on AWS Skill Builder. The digital course is free on AWS Skill Builder; the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam is paid.
How long does AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials take?
Plan for about 13 hrs in total (AWS course listing: 12 hours 45 minutes). It is self-paced, so you can go faster or slower.
Do I need experience before AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials?
No. It is a beginner course with no prerequisites listed.

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