Content for Chapter 3, Cloud computing and AWS certifications

Detailed content of class sessions for Chapter 3 of module Big Data computing technologies (4th semester), BSC in Data Science for Responsible Business (Centrale Lyon & EM Lyon).

Sessions led by Yann Fornier (guest lecturer). The chapter prepares students for two foundational AWS certifications.

Part 1. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)¶

• Official resources: certification page, exam guide, AWS training catalog.
• Self-study videos: ExamPro full course (CLF-C02), Free full course CLF-C02.

Part 2. AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)¶

• Official resources: certification page, exam guide, exam-prep classroom course.
• Target profile: foundational understanding of AI/ML on AWS (~6 months exposure recommended).

Common preparation platform¶

• AWS Certification preparation hub — official practice question sets, pretests, and practice exams via AWS Skill Builder.
• Schedule an exam.

Assessment¶

• Both certifications (passing score: 700/1000 each).