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AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

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IT 7150

Cloud Specialist

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Amazon Web Services

Amazon Web Services (AWS) is the cloud provider and platform that is dominating the cloud space. AWS owns almost HALF of the world’s public cloud infrastructure market. For IT professionals currently working within a cloud platform and who plan to for an indefinite amount of time, it may be in his/her best interest to pursue vendor-specific training relate to a single cloud environment such as AWS.

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Certification Detail

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner offers a foundational understanding of AWS Cloud concepts, services, and terminology. This is a good starting point for individuals in non-technical roles with no prior IT or cloud experience or for those with on-premises IT experience looking for basic AWS Cloud fluency. This certification can give candidates the confidence to tackle role-based AWS Certifications.

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) exam is intended for individuals who can effectively demonstrate an overall knowledge of the AWS Cloud independent of a specific job role.

This certification is intended for candidates who may be from a non-IT background and exploring a career in the AWS Cloud or in a sales/marketing/business analyst role looking to communicate more effectively with stakeholders and customers about the AWS Cloud. Additionally, candidates who are in an on-premises IT or cloud role, but new to AWS Cloud, and need a primer before diving into role-based AWS Certification(s).

The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01) exam is intended for individuals who can effectively demonstrate an overall knowledge of the AWS Cloud independent of a specific job role.

This certification is intended for candidates who may be from a non-IT background and exploring a career in the AWS Cloud or in a sales/marketing/business analyst role looking to communicate more effectively with stakeholders and customers about the AWS Cloud. Additionally, candidates who are in an on-premises IT or cloud role, but new to AWS Cloud, and need a primer before diving into role-based AWS Certification(s).

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MedCertsCommunity CollegeOnline College
Program & Tuition Cost$4,000 averageUp to $20,000$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & MaterialsIncludedUp to $750Up to $750
Job Ready In3–6 months24–48 months3–6 months
Schedule FlexibilityOn-demand 24/7Set class scheduleOn-demand 24/7
Travel RequirementsNone: 100% onlineOn-campus classroomsNone: 100% online
Student SupportPersonal Advisors: text, call, and email accessProfessors: scheduled office hoursSupport inbox
Career CoachingExam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careersExam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirementsExam-specific only
Content Delivery3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learningProfessor lecturesVaries: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

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Certification

Skills Gained

  • Explain the value of the AWS Cloud
  • Understand and explain the AWS shared responsibility model and security best practices
  • Understand AWS Cloud costs, economics, and billing practices
  • Describe and position the core AWS services, including compute, network, databases, and storage
  • Identify AWS services for common use cases

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Career Pathways

Attainable Jobs

Cloud Architect

$117,000 – $142,000

Estimated Salary1

Cloud Sales Engineer

$104,000 – $146,000

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Cloud Specialist

$59,200 – $88,800

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1All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

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