
[Course Description]
Welcome to the ultimate preparation course for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam.
This course is meticulously designed for anyone interested in understanding the fundamentals of the AWS cloud. Whether you are in a technical role (like a developer or IT admin) or a non-technical role (like a manager, salesperson, marketer, or finance professional), this certification is the perfect starting point to validate your foundational knowledge of the world's leading cloud platform.
We cover all the core concepts you must know for this foundational-level certification. We'll start with the absolute basics of cloud computing (What is it? Why use it?) and then dive into the essential components of AWS. You will learn about the AWS Global Infrastructure, Core AWS Services (Compute, Storage, Networking, Databases), Security best practices (like the Shared Responsibility Model and IAM), and how AWS Billing and Pricing works.
This course is your complete guide to mastering all four exam domains and earning your very first AWS certification.
[What You Will Master]
In this course, you will gain a clear, high-level understanding of the entire AWS landscape:
Understand Core Cloud Concepts: Clearly explain the value proposition of the AWS Cloud, the benefits of cloud computing, and the Well-Architected Framework principles.
Identify Core AWS Services: Learn to identify the key AWS services for Compute (EC2), Storage (S3), Networking (VPC), and Databases (RDS) and understand what business problems they solve.
Grasp Security & Compliance: Understand the AWS Shared Responsibility Model, the core functions of AWS IAM (Identity and Access Management), and other key security services.
Explain Billing & Pricing: Learn how AWS pricing works, understand the different pricing models (e.g., On-Demand, Spot), and know how to use tools like the AWS Pricing Calculator and manage costs.
[Course Agenda]
This course is logically structured to build your knowledge from the ground up, with no prior experience required:
Section 1: AWS Certification and Exam Preparation
Overview of AWS, exam overview for the Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C01), account creation, and how to navigate the console.
Section 2: Fundamentals of Cloud Computing (Domain 1)
What is Cloud Computing? The 6 Advantages, Cloud Models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS), Deployment Models (Public, Private, Hybrid), and the AWS Global Infrastructure (Regions, AZs, Edge Locations).
Section 3: Security and Compliance (Domain 2)
The AWS Shared Responsibility Model, AWS IAM (Users, Groups, Roles, Policies), AWS Shield, AWS WAF, KMS, and AWS Artifact.
Section 4: AWS Technology & Core Services (Domain 3)
This is the core of the course. We will review all essential services for the exam.
Compute: EC2, Elastic Beanstalk, Lambda, ECS.
Storage: S3 (classes), EBS, EFS, Glacier.
Networking: VPC (Subnets, Route Tables, Security Groups, NACLs), CloudFront, Route 53.
Databases: RDS (SQL), DynamoDB (NoSQL), Aurora.
Management & Monitoring: CloudWatch, CloudTrail, AWS Config.
Section 5: Billing, Pricing, and Support (Domain 4)
AWS Pricing Models (On-Demand, Reserved, Spot), AWS Free Tier, AWS Cost Explorer, AWS Budgets, AWS Pricing Calculator, and AWS Support Plans.
Section 6: Practice Test
One Original Full-Length Practice Test (65 Questions).
Section 7: Summary
We'll wrap up the course with key takeaways and final tips for exam day.
[Meet Your Instructor]
Hello, I am Maruchin Tech, from Sapporo, Japan.
With a background spanning over a decade in technology, I've been working in major firms, including the Renault-Nissan-Mitsubishi Alliance, Accenture, and NTT Data.
I have created +40 courses covering Cloud Computing, Programming, Python, and Machine Learning, which have reached +80,000 students on Udemy. As an IT consultant, I specialize in cloud computing solutions for leading corporations.
I hold all currently available AWS certifications (12x AWS Certified), and I am passionate about sharing my knowledge with you.
Join me in exploring the dynamic world of IT, where continuous learning and innovation open the door to endless possibilities. Let's embark on this journey together.
This course is your complete guide to mastering the CLF-C01 exam domains and earning this in-demand certification.
I look forward to seeing you in the course!