AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Study Guide: In-Depth Exam Prep and Practice

by Tom Taulli

Cloud computing continues to drive innovation across industries, fueling advancements like digital transformation, scalability, and the rise of artificial intelligence. Amazon Web Services is at the forefront of this evolution, and the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification is the perfect entry point for anyone looking to build a strong foundation in cloud technology.


This comprehensive study guide helps you thoroughly prepare for the exam, covering cloud computing principles, AWS's global infrastructure, security best practices, pricing and billing models, and more. It also affords opportunities for hands-on practice with AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda and includes test-taking strategies and a wide range of practice questions. Whether you're an IT professional, business manager, or aspiring cloud practitioner, this book will serve as your essential companion on the path to certification.






Understand the fundamental concepts of cloud computing and their relevance to AWS
Explore AWS's tools and services for business applications
Learn design principles and best practices for building secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure on AWS
Apply cloud concepts and principles in real-world scenarios using AWS

250 pages, Paperback

Published March 3, 2026

About the author

I'm the author of a variety of books on technology and finance, with the latest being How to Create the Next Facebook and High-Profit IPO Strategies. I also write for Forbes.com and the IPOPlaybook.com.