AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner

This certification is ideal for individuals in technical, managerial, sales, purchasing, or financial roles who want to validate their overall understanding of AWS Cloud. It's perfect for beginners or non-technical professionals working with AWS.

The passing score is 700 out of 1000. AWS uses a scaled scoring model, and out of 65 questions, only 50 are scored while 15 are unscored experimental questions.

You have 90 minutes to complete 65 questions. This gives you approximately 1 minute and 23 seconds per question on average.

The exam costs $100 USD. This is the most affordable AWS certification exam, making it an accessible entry point into AWS certifications.

The certification is valid for 3 years from the date of passing. You can recertify by retaking the exam or by earning a higher-level AWS certification before expiration.

Yes! After earning this certification, you receive a 50% discount on your next AWS certification exam. For example, Associate-level exams ($150) would only cost $75 with your discount.

While the recommended experience is 6 months of exposure to AWS Cloud, many people pass with less by studying the exam domains thoroughly. However, having some basic hands-on experience with AWS services is beneficial.

Absolutely! This certification is designed for both technical and non-technical roles. It helps sales, marketing, finance, and business professionals understand AWS Cloud concepts and communicate effectively with technical teams.

If you fail, you must wait 14 calendar days before retaking the exam. You will need to pay the full $100 USD exam fee for each attempt.