What is the AWS Cloud Practitioner course?
This entry-level course introduces cloud concepts and the core AWS services, security model and billing approach covered by the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner credential. It is meant for non-engineers and newcomers who need a reliable overview of what AWS offers and how organisations use it.
What is AWS Cloud Practitioner training about?
This course gives you a clear, structured path through how to design, deploy and operate secure, scalable solutions on modern cloud platforms. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.
Key highlights of the AWS Cloud Practitioner course
- Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
- Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
- Practical focus on applying AWS Cloud Practitioner in your own role and organisation
- Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
- Small-group format with room for your specific questions
- Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification
Skills you will gain
The AWS Cloud Practitioner program is built around the capabilities that matter in cloud computing:
- Core cloud services and architecture patterns
- Designing for scalability, resilience and cost
- Securing cloud workloads and identities
- Deploying and automating cloud infrastructure
- Monitoring and operating cloud environments
- Mapping business needs to cloud solutions
Who should attend?
This AWS Cloud Practitioner course is ideal for engineers, architects, administrators and professionals building and running cloud workloads. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.
Why train with Simplilead?
We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the AWS Cloud Practitioner training able to design and run reliable, secure solutions in the cloud — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.
The programme runs for 3 days of live, instructor-led training. The certification exam fee is included in the course price.
Who should take the AWS Cloud Practitioner course?
AWS Cloud Practitioner training is designed for professionals who want to apply it in their current or next role, including:
- Sales, marketing and account staff who work with cloud customers
- Project and product managers on teams migrating to AWS
- Business analysts documenting cloud-hosted systems
- Finance and procurement staff reviewing AWS spend
- Students and career entrants starting a path towards AWS associate credentials
What are the prerequisites for AWS Cloud Practitioner?
- No formal prerequisites; no prior AWS or IT experience is required
Live instructor-led training
AWS Cloud Practitioner
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View course & schedulesWhat will you learn in the AWS Cloud Practitioner course?
By the end of the training you will be able to:
- Explain cloud computing benefits and the AWS global infrastructure of Regions and Availability Zones
- Describe the shared responsibility model and who secures what
- Identify core compute, storage, database and networking services and their purposes
- Use IAM concepts such as users, groups, roles and policies at a basic level
- Compare AWS pricing models and use cost tools like the Pricing Calculator
- Recognise the pillars of the AWS Well-Architected Framework and AWS support plans
What is the AWS Cloud Practitioner syllabus?
The curriculum is delivered over 3 days and covers 5 modules:
Module 1: Cloud Concepts
- Cloud models and deployment types
- Benefits of the AWS cloud
- Regions, Availability Zones and edge locations
- Migration and adoption concepts
Module 2: Compute and Networking Basics
- EC2 instances and families
- Containers and serverless with Lambda
- VPC, subnets and security groups
- Route 53 and CloudFront overview
Module 3: Storage and Databases
- S3 classes and use cases
- EBS and EFS file storage
- RDS, DynamoDB and Redshift
- Backup and archive services
Module 4: Security and Compliance
- Shared responsibility model
- IAM users, roles and policies
- Encryption and key management basics
- Compliance reports with Artifact
Module 5: Billing, Pricing and Support
- On-demand, reserved and spot pricing
- Cost Explorer and budgets
- Consolidated billing in Organizations
- Support plans and trusted advice tools
How do you get certified after the AWS Cloud Practitioner course?
AWS Cloud Practitioner is assessed through the course itself: complete the live sessions and the included assessment to earn your certificate. There is no separate third-party exam to book.
How much does the AWS Cloud Practitioner course cost?
AWS Cloud Practitioner training with SimpliLEAD is priced from US$1,245, inclusive of the certification exam fee. Pricing covers 3 days of live training, courseware and post-class support. The course page shows the same price converted into your local currency, along with current schedules and offers. Payment is charged in US dollars.
Frequently asked questions
How is the AWS Cloud Practitioner training delivered?
The AWS Cloud Practitioner certification training is delivered as live, instructor-led online classes over 3 days, in small interactive batches with hands-on exercises and real-world examples. You also get session recordings, courseware, and post-class support. Weekday and weekend AWS Cloud Practitioner batches are available, and corporate/in-house delivery can be arranged.
Can I take the AWS Cloud Practitioner course online?
Yes. The AWS Cloud Practitioner certification training is available as live online classes you can join from anywhere, alongside classroom batches in select locations. Both formats cover the same syllabus and prepare you for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification.
Who should attend the AWS Cloud Practitioner course?
The AWS Cloud Practitioner training course is ideal for Professionals seeking certification, Career switchers, and Team leads.
What are the prerequisites for the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification?
You should have basic understanding of the domain. Beyond that, there are no formal prerequisites for the AWS Cloud Practitioner training — our trainers take you from fundamentals to applied skills.
Who awards the AWS Cloud Practitioner certification?
The credential is awarded by Amazon Web Services (AWS). Simplilead delivers the training and prepares you for the assessment.
Is the AWS exam fee included?
The official AWS certification exam is booked and paid directly with AWS through Pearson VUE. Your course delivers full exam preparation — hands-on labs, practice questions, and exam strategy.
What is the exam format?
AWS exams are multiple-choice and multiple-response, taken online or at a test centre. We map every exam domain to hands-on practice so you're confident on exam day.
Do I get hands-on AWS practice?
Yes. The course is lab-driven — you work directly in the AWS console and CLI on realistic scenarios rather than only watching demos.
Do you offer group or corporate training for AWS Cloud Practitioner?
Yes. We run private cohorts for teams with tailored scheduling, and offer group discounts for three or more participants. Contact us for a corporate/in-house quote.
What is your rescheduling and refund policy?
You can reschedule to a later batch at no extra cost with advance notice. Refunds are handled per our published cancellation policy — reach out to support and we'll help you switch dates or process a refund.
Live instructor-led training
AWS Cloud Practitioner
₹24,999
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