Exam Overview

The AWS AI Practitioner exam is the current foundational exam for earning AWS Certified AI Practitioner. It follows the official AWS exam guide for AIF-C01.

• Exam Code: AIF-C01
• Level: Foundational AWS Certification exam
• Duration: 90 minutes. Available languages: Arabic, English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese.
• Passing Score: 700 on AWS’s scaled score range of 100–1,000.
• Scored and Unscored Content: 50 questions affect the score and 15 unscored questions are not identified.

Exam Structure

The AWS AI Practitioner exam contains 65 questions and measures the weighted domains in the official AWS AI Practitioner syllabus.

• Question Types: Multiple choice and multiple response.
• Number of Questions: 65.
• Hands-On Questions: The official exam guide describes computer-delivered selected-response question types; it does not list a separate hands-on lab section.

Exam Policies

Before completing AWS AI Practitioner exam registration, review the AWS Certification Program Agreement, Candidate Code of Conduct, identification requirements, Pearson VUE rules, and appointment terms.

• Rescheduling: Reschedule through the AWS Certification Account at least 24 hours before the appointment. AWS permits an appointment to be rescheduled twice.
• Cancellation: Cancel at least 24 hours before the appointment. A late cancellation or missed appointment normally forfeits the exam fee.
• Retake Policy: After a failed attempt, wait 14 calendar days before retaking the exam. There is no attempt limit, but each attempt requires a new registration fee.
• Retake Fee: The full AWS AI Practitioner exam fee applies to every retake unless a valid AWS promotion or voucher states otherwise.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the AWS AI Practitioner exam earns the AWS Certified AI Practitioner credential and its verifiable AWS digital badge.

• Validity: The certification is valid for three years from the date it is earned.
• Renewal Options: Recertify by passing the latest AI Practitioner exam, the latest Machine Learning Engineer – Associate exam, or the latest Generative AI Developer – Professional exam.

Exam Fee

• Base AWS AI Practitioner exam fee: USD 100, excluding applicable taxes. This base amount is the main component of the AWS AI Practitioner certification cost, and AWS may display supported local-currency pricing during checkout.
• Taxes: Value-added tax and other local taxes may apply and can change the final AWS AI Practitioner certification cost.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 118 (USD 100 + USD 18 GST).

Prerequisites

Formal Prerequisites: AWS does not require candidates to hold another certification before taking this exam.

• No specific certification is required. The ideal candidate is familiar with AI/ML technologies on AWS and uses, but does not necessarily build, AI/ML solutions.
• Preparation should combine the current official AWS AI Practitioner syllabus, AWS Skill Builder exam-preparation resources, and hands-on practice appropriate to the target role.
• Candidates should review the official in-scope and out-of-scope service lists because AWS periodically revises exam guides to keep the AWS AI Practitioner exam current.

Exam Topics

The official AWS AI Practitioner syllabus includes the following weighted domains and preparation focus:

• Fundamentals of AI and ML – 20%: AI/ML concepts, use cases, learning approaches, inference, and relevant AWS services.
• Fundamentals of Generative AI – 24%: foundation models, tokens, embeddings, architectures, capabilities, and limitations.
• Applications of Foundation Models – 28%: model selection, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation, customization, and evaluation.
• Guidelines for Responsible AI – 14%: bias, fairness, explainability, transparency, safety, and responsible implementation.
• Security, Compliance, and Governance for AI Solutions – 14%: data protection, access controls, governance, risk, and compliance.
• Current Scope: The official AWS AI Practitioner syllabus also includes an in-scope AWS service list and task statements that candidates should review before scheduling.

Intended Audience

The AWS AI Practitioner exam is intended for professionals whose work or goals align with the AWS target candidate, including:

• Business Analysts
• IT Support Professionals
• Marketing Professionals
• Product and Project Managers
• Line-of-Business and IT Managers
• Sales Professionals
• Professionals Using AI/ML on AWS

Career Opportunities

Knowledge represented by the AWS AI Practitioner exam supports development toward roles such as:

• AI Business Analyst
• AI Solutions Associate
• Technical Product Coordinator
• AI Sales Specialist
• Cloud Support Associate
• Responsible AI Program Associate

Average Salary (Approximate)

AWS does not publish salary ranges for AWS AI Practitioner holders. The following reputable employment-market estimates use closely related roles. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• United States: Approximately USD 125,000–205,000 per year in total pay for Machine Learning Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 800,000–2,400,000 per year in total pay for Machine Learning Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 55,000–95,000 per year in total pay for Machine Learning Engineers in London (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 180,000–360,000 per year for Machine Learning Engineers in Dubai (Glassdoor, July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During AWS AI Practitioner exam registration, candidates can select an available Pearson VUE testing center or an online-proctored appointment.

• Pearson VUE Test Center – Take the exam in person at an authorized testing center, subject to appointment availability.
• Online Proctored Exam – AWS makes online proctoring available for AWS Certification exams through Pearson VUE, subject to the current technical and location requirements.
• Online Exam Rules: Run the system test, use an approved computer and private testing area, present acceptable identification, remove prohibited materials, and follow all proctor instructions.
• Test Center Rules: Arrive as directed, present accepted identification, store prohibited items, complete check-in, and comply with the AWS Candidate Code of Conduct and center procedures.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete AWS AI Practitioner exam registration:

• Sign in to the AWS Certification Account and choose Schedule New Exam.
• Find the AIF-C01 AWS AI Practitioner exam, select Schedule at Pearson VUE, and choose test-center or online delivery.
• Select the language, location, date, and time, then verify the legal name, identification requirements, and appointment policies.
• Pay the displayed AWS AI Practitioner exam fee or apply an eligible voucher, confirm the booking, and save the appointment email.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the AWS AI Practitioner exam, review the result in the AWS Certification Account. AWS states that results are available within five business days.

• The AWS Certified AI Practitioner digital badge is issued through Credly and can be shared to verify the credential.
• Use the AWS Certification Account to access exam history, certification benefits, and the 50% discount voucher for a future AWS Certification exam.
• Track the three-year expiration date and follow the current AWS recertification option for AWS Certified AI Practitioner before it expires.

Why the AWS AI Practitioner exam Is Worth It

• Earns the AWS Certified AI Practitioner credential
• Validates knowledge against the current AWS-published exam guide
• Demonstrates role-aligned cloud capability to employers and customers
• Unlocks AWS Certified benefits, including a future-exam discount voucher