AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Course — Free 13-Hour Course
freeCodeCamp's AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Course teaches AWS cloud fundamentals in 13 hours. You learn core services (EC2, S3, RDS), billing, security, and best practices. The entire course is free on freeCodeCamp.org. After finishing, you're prepared for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification exam. AWS is the largest cloud provider, and cloud skills are essential for modern infrastructure work. The main limitation: this course is exam-focused. For hands-on AWS experience, pair it with building projects on the AWS free tier.
AWS has over 32% market share of cloud infrastructure and leads competitors Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure (source: Gartner Cloud Infrastructure Report).
About This Course
freeCodeCamp's full AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam prep course (second edition). 13 hours of structured content covering every domain of the CCP exam — cloud concepts, security, technology, and billing. Includes a free practice exam from ExamPro.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is freeCodeCamp's AWS course free?
Yes, completely free, 13 hours on freeCodeCamp.org. The certification exam itself costs $99.
Do I need IT experience?
Not required. The Cloud Practitioner level is beginner-friendly. No prior AWS or cloud experience assumed.
What's the Cloud Practitioner certification worth?
It's an entry-level AWS credential, good for landing your first cloud job or strengthening your resume.
After Cloud Practitioner, what's next?
Solutions Architect Associate (more in-depth) or specialize in Developer, Operations, or Security roles.
Is the exam hard?
No. Cloud Practitioner is the easiest AWS exam. If you study the course and practice exams, you'll pass.
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