AWS Cloud Practitioner
Abilities Validated by the Certification
Having this certification will help design, marketing, sales, legal, and finance professionals to better interact with developers and other IT professionals engaged in AWS-related projects. Earning this credential is a great first step toward the more technical AWS level certifications.
Define what the AWS Cloud is and the basic global infrastructure.
Describe basic AWS Cloud architectural principles.
Describe the AWS Cloud value proposition.
Describe key services on the AWS platform and their common use cases.
Describe basic security and compliance aspects of the AWS platform and the shared security model.
Define the billing, account management, and pricing models.
Identify sources of documentation or technical assistance.
Describe basic/core characteristics of deploying and operating in the AWS Cloud.
Background
The AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner examination is intended for individuals who have the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively demonstrate an overall understanding of the AWS Cloud, independent of specific technical roles addressed by other AWS Certifications.
The exam can be taken at a testing center or from the comfort and convenience of a home or office location as an online proctored exam.