AWS Pima Cloud Practitioner Certification Challenge
Propel Your Career with Validated Cloud Skills
Take the Challenge to follow a recommended preparation path to earn AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner in just a few weeks. All suggested training is free, including our AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials digital course.
Register for the Challenge
Certification Challenge Steps
| Step 1 | Commit to taking the Challenge and get AWS Cloud Practitioner certified. Register for the free live trainings with AWS expert instructors (below). |
| Step 2 | Log into your aws.training account. If you don't have a free Skill Builder account, create one now to access free, on-demand training courses by AWS Training and Certification. Learn more here. |
| Step 3 | Get trained. Once you have registered for the below training webinars, you will receive a confirmation email with your unique link to attend. Access the additional free resources to help you prepare (below). |
| Step 4 | Schedule your exam. Continue to review materials and prepare to take the exam. |
| Step 5 | Take your exam. |
Free Instructor-led Trainings and Resources
| November 1 4pm - 5pm (MST) | Welcome Session (1 hour) Join us in going over all of the challenge details to ensure you are successful throughout this journey. |
| November 3 | Last day to join |
| November 4 8am - 4pm (MST) | Cloud Practitioner Essentials (8 hours) This fundamental-level virtual event provides a detailed overview of cloud concepts, AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to enable you to build your cloud skills and grow your professional credibility. |
| November 10 10am - 11am (MST) | Live Weekly Office Hour (1 hour) Join us in this live session with AWS subject matter experts to answer any remaining questions you may have about the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and certification. |
| November 17 5pm - 6pm (MST) | Live Weekly Office Hour (1 hour) Join us in this live session with AWS subject matter experts to answer any remaining questions you may have about the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and certification. |
| November 18 8am - 10:30am (MST) | Exam Readiness: Certified Cloud Practitioner (2.5 hours) In this complimentary exam readiness webinar, we walk you through how the exam is structured, including question formats, content domains, and the breakdown of questions across those domains. |
| November 22 5pm - 6pm (MST) | Live Q&A Session (1 hour) Join us in this live session with AWS subject matter experts to answer any remaining questions you may have about the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course and certification. |
| December 2 | Recommended Group Test date. Schedule your test for this date. Revisit step 4 above for scheduling instructions. |
| Other Free Recources |
Cloud Practitioner Essentials On-Demand (6 hours) In case you miss the live session, learn about AWS Cloud concepts, core AWS services, security, architecture, pricing, and support to build your AWS Cloud knowledge and help prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam in this on-demand, digital training course. The course includes a practice assessment. Exam Guide Download the Exam Overview for AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner and get a detailed look at the topics covered, a complete breakdown of the testing methodology, access to learning resources like sample questions and practice tests, and more! AWS Cloud Quest Cloud Practitioner A role-playing learning game that helps you develop practical cloud skills through interactive learning and hands-on activities using AWS services. Sample Exam Questions An example of how the questions are on the exam. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Official Practice Question Set The official practice exam to help you test your knowledge. AWS Power Hour: Cloud Practitioner An on demand interactive series to learn the essential information you need to build your future in the AWS Cloud. Over the course of six episodes, our hosts will guide you through the content with demonstrations and real-world examples. Review Technical Documentation. Broaden your technical understanding with whitepapers and other documentation written by the AWS team:
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WhizLabs is providing codes that give Pima participants free access to practice exams for the Cloud Practitioner Certification.
Frequently Asked Questions
Please read through the FAQ below if you have questions. If your question if not answered below, please email us.
A: Any Pima Community College student with an interest in Cloud Systems and gaining an industry recognized credential.
A: You will need to register and complete the Challenge between November 1, 2022 and December 3, 2022.
A: There is no cost to register or participate in the training and preparation sessions for the AWS Certification Challenge. The cost of the certification is covered for current PCC students.
A: We offer the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam through PearsonVue. For this challenge, we are offering a free discount voucher when you schedule your exam with PearsonVue. The test delivery offers exams in testing centers or at home via online proctoring. Learn more about your testing options. Further instructions will be sent out via email regarding exam scheduling.
A: AWS Certifications build credibility and confidence by validating your cloud skills with an industry-recognized credential. Getting AWS Certified can help you propel your career, whether looking to find a new role or showcasing your skills to take on a new project.
A: All training, review sessions, and preparation resources are optional however strongly recommended. The training curriculum provided is a recommended path of resources. If you feel ready to take the certification exam, you can schedule your exam.
A: Registration will open November 1st. To be recognized for completing the challenge, you must pass the Cloud Practitioner exam before December 2nd.
A: Please read through the FAQ. If your question is not answered above, please email cmfranco@pima.edu.
A: Attend the webinars in this order: Welcome Session, Cloud Practitioner Essentials, Exam Readiness: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, and Live Q&A Sessions.