AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials

AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification FAQs

• What are the terms of your cancellation and refund policy?

  To qualify for a refund, you must adhere to the following conditions:
  
  1. Request cancellation at least 72 hours before the batch starts.
  2. Ensure that you have not redeemed the AWS kit shared with you.
  3. Non-attendance does not entitle you to a refund.

• What is an AWS Cloud Practitioner, and what do they do?

  An AWS Cloud Practitioner has a foundational understanding of Amazon Web Services. They work with technical and non-technical teams to ensure an effective and secure cloud working environment. Some of the roles and responsibilities of an AWS Cloud Practitioner include: 

  • Regulate AWS services and infrastructure

  • Identify potential use cases for AWS services in various scenarios 

  • Assist with cloud migrations, cost optimization, and basic AWS account management

  • Execute multiple security measures and backup and disaster recovery plans to keep the cloud environment safe

  • Create and optimize cloud-based applications and services for businesses

  • Communicate with numerous teams to optimize cloud solutions

  • Configure and maintain virtual private clouds (VPCs)

  • Control and optimize system performance and handle system and end-user issues  

  Read more: AWS Cloud Practitioner: Job Description, Salary Trends, and More

• How will the AWS Cloud Practitioner course help my career?

  Completing this AWS Cloud Practitioner course demonstrates a thorough understanding of AWS Cloud, its services and related terminology. It’s an excellent entry point for candidates from non-IT backgrounds who want to pursue a cloud career. Gaining a certification this course prepares you for credibility and official recognition, can boost confidence, opens up career opportunities, paves the way for more advanced certifications, and more. This course also benefits line-of-business employees (sales, product management, project management, etc.) who want to gain cloud literacy and communicate more effectively with technical teams and customers.

• What certification(s) should I pursue after becoming an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner?

  There are four categories of AWS certifications: foundational-level, associate-level, professional-level, and speciality AWS certifications. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner is the foundational-level AWS certification. After becoming an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, here are other AWS certifications you can pursue: 

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Associate-level)

  • AWS Certified Developer (Associate-level) 

  • AWS Certified SysOps Administrator (Associate-level)

  • AWS Certified Solutions Architect (Professional-level) 

  • AWS Certified DevOps Engineer (Professional-level)

  • AWS Certified Advanced Networking (Specialty-level)

  • AWS Certified Data Analytics (Specialty-level)

  • AWS Certified Security (Specialty-level)

  • AWS Certified Machine Learning (Specialty-level)

  • AWS Certified Database (Specialty-level)

• What will I learn in this AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course?

  You will learn about the following topics in the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification offered by Simplilearn, including: 

  • AWS cloud adoption frameworks 

  • Storage and databases

  • AWS compute services

  • Amazon CloudFront and edge computing

  • AWS global infrastructure

  • AWS IAM security levels

  • Networking concepts

  • Pay-as-you-go pricing models and cost optimization

  • AWS data migration solutions

  • AWS pricing models and support

• What practical skills can I expect after completing this AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification course?

  After finishing the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification course, you can expect to acquire the following practical skills:

  • A working understanding of the terminology and services like AWS EC2, S3, IAM, VPC, Lambda, and more

  • The ability to access and manage AWS services through the AWS Management Console

  • Working knowledge of various AWS services

  • Practical experience working with AWS services like Amazon S3 for storage, Amazon CloudWatch, etc. 

  • Practical understanding of the various approaches and tools accessible to perform cloud migrations

  • A thorough understanding of pricing models and strategies for AWS cost optimization

  • The ability to explain AWS cloud architectural principles and working knowledge of the tools to build and maintain cloud architecture 

  • A solid understanding of security procedures and tools to keep a cloud environment safe

• Is gaining an AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification worth it?

  As the cloud industry becomes more popular and many businesses shift to the cloud, there are plenty of job opportunities for cloud architects, engineers, developers, etc. Obtaining a foundational AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification is worth it if you want to take advantage of the many career opportunities the cloud offers.

• Who are the instructors for this AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials certification course?

  We have partnered with only the most highly qualified instructors for this AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials. Our rigorous selection process includes profile screening, technical evaluation, and a training demo. We also ensure that only trainers with a high alumni rating remain on our faculty.

• How do I enroll in the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials certification course?

  The application process for the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials involves three steps. 

  • First, candidates must submit an application detailing their motivation for the course. 

  • Next, an admission panel will review the applications and shortlist candidates based on their submissions. 

  • Finally, selected candidates can begin the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials within 1-2 weeks. 

  • Please note that upon selection, candidates must pay the course fee using any preferred payment option available before beginning their learning journey.

• What’s the typical career path after completing the AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials course?

  The AWS Cloud Practitioner certification is an excellent first step in becoming a cloud professional. You will develop foundational knowledge and skills to get a foothold in the field. After that, you can pursue many more advanced certifications and specialties, including AWS Solutions Architect, AWS DevOps Engineer, AWS Developer, AWS SysOps Administrator, AWS Data Engineer, AWS Machine Learning, AWS Security Specialist, and more.