AWS: AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials
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AWS: AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials is a beginner-level online course from edX in AWS. It is structured in 12 stated learning outcomes, over 4 weeks. It is free to enrol, and a certificate is available on completion. Learners rate it 4.5/5 from 161 ratings on edX.
Part of our AWS courses collection, where we compare it against 14 other courses.
Course highlights
| Provider | edX |
| Duration | 4 weeks |
| Level | Beginner |
| Mode | Self-paced |
| Language | English |
| Certificate | Yes — shareable certificate |
| Rating | 4.5★ (161 reviews) |
| Price | Free |
What you’ll learn
Level and time commitment
- There are no prerequisites for this course.
Skills you’ll gain
What learners rate it
Rated 4.5/5 by 161 learners on edX (checked 7 Nov 2026).
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Common questions
Is AWS: AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials free?
Yes. edX lists it as free to enrol. A certificate is available on completion — providers often charge separately for the certificate even when the course itself is free, so check the fee on the provider page before you count on it.
Does AWS: AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials come with a certificate?
Yes — edX lists a certificate on completion. It is a course certificate, not a formal qualification or university credit.
How long does AWS: AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials take?
edX lists it at 4 weeks. It is self-paced, so that is the volume of material rather than a deadline — how long it actually takes depends on the hours you put in each week.
Is AWS: AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials suitable for beginners?
Yes. edX lists it at Beginner level, so no prior experience in the subject is assumed.