Three real AWS Cloud Practitioner projects mapped directly to the CLF-C02 exam objectives. Mark a step complete and HandsOnCert commits the evidence — console screenshots, pricing comparisons, IAM configs — straight to your own GitHub repo. The portfolio employers actually click into.
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Every project maps to an official CLF-C02 exam domain. Each one ends with evidence committed to your GitHub repo automatically.
Explore the AWS Global Infrastructure (regions, availability zones), use the AWS Pricing Calculator to compare service costs, and review the AWS Well-Architected Framework pillars. Commit your pricing comparison and infrastructure overview screenshots.
Cloud Concepts — 24% of examCreate an IAM user with a custom policy following least privilege, enable MFA, and explore AWS Shared Responsibility Model documentation. Commit your IAM configuration and MFA setup screenshots.
Security & Compliance — 30% of examLaunch an EC2 instance, create an S3 bucket with a lifecycle policy, and explore AWS Billing Dashboard and Cost Explorer. Commit your EC2 launch evidence, S3 configuration, and cost dashboard screenshots.
Technology & Services — 34% of examEvery completed step auto-commits evidence to your own repo. No fake portfolio templates — real configs, real screenshots, real history.
No simulators. You work in the actual AWS console and tools, the same ones you'll use on the job and in the CLF-C02 exam.
Stuck on a step or an exam concept? Cert Buddy is trained on CLF-C02 objectives and helps you debug and understand — not just copy-paste.
Every chargeable resource has a clear alert telling you exactly when to stop, deallocate, or delete — so a lab break doesn't become a surprise bill.
Get the full CLF-C02 lab guide as a PDF — step-by-step instructions, screenshots to capture, and an exam quick-reference section.
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Are the CLF-C02 hands-on labs free?
Project 1 (Cloud Concepts) is completely free, including unlimited access to Cert Buddy for that project and the manual GitHub commit workflow. The remaining 2 projects unlock for a one-time payment of $29.
Do I need an AWS account for CLF-C02 labs?
Yes, you need an AWS Free Tier account. CLF-C02 labs are designed to fit entirely within AWS Free Tier limits — total cost should be near $0 if resources are cleaned up promptly after each project.
How does the GitHub portfolio auto-commit work for CLF-C02?
When you mark a lab step complete, HandsOnCert commits your console screenshots and configuration evidence directly to your own GitHub repository via OAuth.
How long does the CLF-C02 path take to complete?
The 3 projects take approximately 4 hours total, covering cloud concepts, security and compliance, and cloud technology and services — the same domains tested on the CLF-C02 exam.
Is CLF-C02 a good certification for someone with no IT background?
Yes. AWS Cloud Practitioner has no prerequisites and is designed for anyone — including non-technical roles in sales, marketing, or project management — who wants to understand AWS cloud fundamentals.
Should I take CLF-C02 before SAA-C03?
CLF-C02 is recommended if you're new to AWS, since it builds foundational vocabulary and concepts. If you already have hands-on cloud experience, you can go directly to SAA-C03 (Solutions Architect Associate), the most widely recognized AWS certification.
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