How I Cleared AWS Cloud Practitioner in Just 15 Days!? 😲☁️

πŸ‘‰ Wait… 15 Days? Really? πŸ”₯

  • Yes, you read that right β€” just 2 hours a day for 15 days, and I passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) exam with confidence

  • In this blog, I’ll break down my exact plan, free + paid resources, and note-making strategy that helped me get certified

  • If you’re thinking of stepping into Cloud + AWS, this is the best place to start

πŸ‘‰ CLF-C02 πŸ“

The AWS Cloud Practitioner is the foundation-level certification for AWS.

  • ⏱️ Duration: 90 minutes

  • ❓ Questions: 65 (MCQs + multi-select)

  • 🎯 Passing Score: 700/1000

  • πŸ’Έ Cost: β‚Ή7,100 INR (approx.)

  • πŸ’¬ Languages: English and others available

No coding or tech background needed β€” it’s all about understanding cloud concepts, AWS services, billing, and security.

πŸ‘‰ Skills You Need πŸ—„οΈ

  • ☁️ Cloud Concepts – 24%

  • πŸ” Security & Compliance – 30%

  • βš™οΈ Cloud Technology & Services – 34%

  • πŸ’° Billing & Pricing – 12%

➑️ Get the official exam guide here: AWS CLF-C02 Exam Guide

πŸ‘‰ Resources I Used βš™οΈ

  1. πŸŽ₯ Stephane Maarek’s Udemy Course (paid)
    Hands-down the best structured course - AWS CLF C02 - Course
    βœ… Updated for the latest exam
    βœ… Easy explanations + real-world analogies
    βœ… Covers theory + hands-on l

    If you want a free course, then use one of the below

    • πŸ“š AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials (Free official course)
      Great for structured learning with real AWS examples - Learn on AWS SkillBuilder

    • FreeCodeCamp

  2. Dumps (previous questions)

    If you prefer text-based dumps, follow ExamTopics:

    AWS CLF C02 | ExamTopics

    But I prefer video based dumps, so I followed this resource:
    CLF-C02 Dumps & Practice Questions

  3. Lastly, it comes to practice exam. Before attempting the real exam, I practiced with mock tests to simulate the environment.
    I used: AWS CLF C02 - Practice exams

πŸ‘‰ My 15-Day Study Plan πŸ“ˆ

I studied for 3 hours daily for 15 days, which I believe is more than enough.

πŸ—“οΈ Day 1–10: Stephane Maarek’s Udemy course
πŸ—“οΈ Day 11–12: Questions + Dumps
πŸ—“οΈ Day 13–15: Practice exams

πŸ’‘ Pro Tip: Focus extra on IAM, Shared Responsibility Model, EC2 vs Lambda, pricing calculators, and support plans β€” they show up a lot.

πŸ‘‰ My Personal Notes πŸ“’

I’ve condensed all the important topics, tricky comparisons, and must-remember facts into my own note format β€” made for quick revision. Feel free to refer, but I highly recommend creating your own summaries. Writing = remembering.
Notes: AWS Cloud Practitioner Notes

πŸ‘‰ Conclusion βœ…

You don’t need to overthink it or spend months β€” just start with the right intent and stay disciplined for 2 weeks. This cert is the perfect gateway to cloud β€” and now it’s your turn.
πŸš€ Let me know if you're preparing β€” happy to connect and share tips!

Happy Learning !!! πŸ‘‹

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