Cloud & IT Certifications

Cloud and IT certifications are some of the fastest ways to prove real skills to employers—whether you are just starting in tech, moving from on‑prem to cloud, or adding credentials on top of existing experience.

This area of Mastery Exam Prep focuses on:

• Cloud foundations: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF‑C02) and similar entry‑level cloud credentials
• Associate and professional‑level certifications: AWS, Azure, GCP
• Core IT certifications: CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+), vendor‑neutral security and networking
• Supporting topics: cost optimization, security basics, architecture patterns

Our goal is to give you exam‑realistic practice and clear explanations, not just flashcards.

Start with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF‑C02)

If you are new to AWS or to cloud in general, the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF‑C02) is the most common starting point.

• Exam hub: AWS exams overview
• Electronic book:
  • AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF‑C02) — Practice Exams
    15 full‑length practice exams (975 questions) with detailed explanations, closely aligned to the official CLF‑C02 blueprint. Available as PDF & EPUB via secure checkout, with a free Lite edition (3 full exams) to try the format first.

The CLF‑C02 practice exams book is designed to feel like sitting multiple real exams so that the actual test day feels like just another practice set, not a surprise.

What you will find in this area

As the Cloud & IT catalog grows, this vertical will collect:

• Exam hubs — curated pages for each major certification (AWS, Azure, GCP, CompTIA, security), with blueprint links, study tips, and pointers to practice resources.
• Electronic books & QBanks (PDF/EPUB) — full‑length practice exams and targeted drills, sold via Lemon Squeezy with instant access and updates.
• Companion apps (upcoming) — a dedicated Cloud & IT app to complement the existing Mastery Securities & Insurance app, bringing interactive mocks and daily drills to your phone.

You can start today with the AWS CLF‑C02 practice exams book, and over time this section will expand to cover:

• AWS associate‑level certifications (e.g., SAA‑C03)
• Azure fundamentals and administrator exams
• GCP cloud fundamentals
• CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+
• Security and networking foundations that support all of the above

How this fits with the rest of Mastery

The Cloud & IT vertical is one of several professional areas covered by Mastery Exam Prep:

• Finance, securities & investing — FINRA, CSI/CIRO, LLQP, and CFA
• Accounting & audit — CPA, CFE (planned)
• Project management — PMP and related certifications (planned)
• Software & data — programming, design patterns, and data‑focused titles (planned)

If you are planning a longer‑term journey, you might start with CLF‑C02 here, then later add security, data, or project management certifications from the other verticals as your career develops.