The AWS Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) is one of the most in-demand qualifications in UK tech. With the right study plan, you can pass it in four weeks.
| Week | Focus | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 | Cloud fundamentals + core services (EC2, S3, RDS) | 10–12 hrs |
| Week 2 | Security, IAM, VPC, networking basics | 10–12 hrs |
| Week 3 | Billing, pricing, support plans + review | 8–10 hrs |
| Week 4 | 3 full practice exams, review weak areas | 8 hrs |
Create a free account, launch EC2, create S3 buckets, set up IAM. Doing it yourself makes the service names stick.
Score consistently above 80% before booking the real exam.
Common mistake: Ignoring Billing (16% of exam). Learn the pricing models — On-Demand, Reserved, Spot, Savings Plans.
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