AWS certification is vendor-specific and is not a license or employment requirement. The current exam code, guide, delivery options, local-currency price, taxes, and recertification policy should be checked in the AWS Certification account before purchase.
Role in the pathway
Optional foundation credential for people who need shared AWS vocabulary; it does not demonstrate hands-on administration, architecture, security operations, or software-development ability by itself.
Requirements to verify
- Review the CLF-C02 target-candidate description and task statements.
- Map existing knowledge to the four official content domains.
- Practice applying concepts across the in-scope services listed by AWS.
- Schedule and pass the exam through the delivery options currently offered by AWS.
Fees and validity
AWS’s official certification FAQ listed the Cloud Practitioner exam at USD 100 when verified. Taxes may apply, and AWS publishes or updates some local-currency prices separately.
AWS certifications are subject to AWS’s current validity and recertification policy; confirm the expiration date shown in your certification account.
Study-plan allocation
| Topic | Planning weight |
|---|---|
| Cloud Concepts | 24% |
| Security and Compliance | 30% |
| Cloud Technology and Services | 34% |
| Billing, Pricing, and Support | 12% |
These are the scored-content weights published in the official AWS CLF-C02 exam guide when verified. AWS can revise an exam guide, so recheck it before building a study calendar.