Amazon Web Services · 2026 Edition
CLF-C02 Study Guide — How to Pass AWS Cloud Practitioner
A complete preparation guide written by Amazon Web Services-certified engineers. Covers the exam format, all 4 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
65
Exam questions
700/1000
Pass mark
CLF-C02 Exam at a Glance
Exam code
CLF-C02
Full name
AWS Cloud Practitioner
Vendor
Amazon Web Services
Duration
90 minutes
Questions
~65 items
Passing score
700 / 1000 (scaled)
Domains covered
4 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Why Earn the CLF-C02?
This certification validates specialised skills recognised by employers globally and opens doors to higher-level roles.
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CLF-C02 Exam Domains
Official Amazon Web Services blueprint weights — study time should roughly match these percentages.
CLF-C02 Study Plan
Phase 1
Core concepts and foundational domains
Tip: Build a strong foundation before tackling advanced topics.
Phase 2
Intermediate domains and scenario practice
Tip: Focus on scenario-based questions — they dominate modern certification exams.
Phase 3
Weak domains and full mock exams
Tip: Use JT Exams domain analytics to target your lowest-accuracy areas.
CLF-C02 Exam Tips
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (JT Exams does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
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CLF-C02 concept guides
Deep-dive explanations of the key topics tested on CLF-C02 — with exam key points and common misconceptions.
Cloud Concepts
Most people use AWS for months before they can clearly explain why the cloud is cheaper, more reliable, and faster to scale than running your own servers.
AWS Pricing & Billing
The AWS bill confuses even experienced architects the first time they see it.
AWS Core Services
The CLF-C02 exam does not expect you to architect AWS solutions.
Well-Architected Framework
Building in the cloud without a framework is how you end up with systems that are secure today and compromised tomorrow, cost-optimized at launch and overbudget after six months, or highly available until a maintenance window brings everything down.