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AWS Cloud Practitioner study guide
Exam domains and weights, what to study first, and the jobs asking for AWS Cloud Practitioner right now.
Exam domains and weights
How to study for AWS Cloud Practitioner
- Start with Cloud Technology and Services. It is about 34% of the exam.
- Then Security and Compliance (30%).
- Then Cloud Concepts (24%).
- Take a practice exam, find your weakest domain, and study that next. Repeat until you score comfortably above the pass mark.
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What is on the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam?
AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) covers 4 domains: Cloud Technology and Services (34%), Security and Compliance (30%), Cloud Concepts (24%), Billing, Pricing and Support (12%).
Which AWS Cloud Practitioner domain should I study first?
Cloud Technology and Services carries the most weight at about 34% of the exam, so it earns the most study time. Then work down the list by weight and spend extra time on any domain where your practice scores are low.
What level is AWS Cloud Practitioner?
AWS Cloud Practitioner is an entry-level certification from Amazon Web Services.
Are there jobs that ask for AWS Cloud Practitioner?
Yes. ReconHire currently lists postings that mention AWS Cloud Practitioner, such as Platform Engineer at ManyPets; Senior Contracts Specialist at Crusoe; Senior Contracts Specialist at Crusoe.
Can I practice for AWS Cloud Practitioner for free?
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