AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Unlock new career possibilities with this AI certification
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
AWS Certified AI Practitioner validates in-demand knowledge of artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML), and generative AI concepts and use cases. Sharpen your competitive edge and position yourself for career growth and higher earnings.

Exam overview
AWS Certified AI Practitioner
Category
Foundational
Exam duration
90 minutes
Exam format
65 questions
Cost
100 USD. Visit Exam pricing for additional cost information, including foreign exchange rates
Intended candidate
Individuals who are familiar with, but do not necessarily build, solutions using AI/ML technologies on AWS
Candidate role examples
Business analyst, IT support, marketing professional, product or project manager, line-of-business or IT manager, sales professional
Testing options
Pearson VUE testing center or online proctored exam
Languages offered
Arabic, English, French (France), German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), Spanish (Latin America), Spanish (Spain), Simplified Chinese, and Traditional Chinese
Prepare for the exam
Go from start to certified. Follow our Exam Prep Plan on AWS Skill Builder, our online learning center, so you can approach exam day with confidence.
1
Get to know the exam
Follow the 4-step plan.
Take the AWS Certification Official Practice Question Set to understand exam-style questions.
Take the AWS Certification Official Pretest to identify any areas where you need to refresh your AWS knowledge and skills.
2
Refresh your AWS knowledge and skills
Enroll in digital courses where you need to fill gaps in knowledge and skills, practice with AWS Builder Labs, AWS Cloud Quest, and AWS Jam.
3
Review and practice for your exam
Review the scope of the exam. Explore each exam domain’s topics and how they align to AWS services. Reinforce your knowledge and identify learning gaps with exam-style questions and flashcards. Follow instructors as they walk through exam-style questions and provide test-taking strategies. Continue practicing with AWS Builder Labs, AWS SimuLearn, and/or AWS Escape Room.
4
Assess your exam readiness
Take the AWS Certification Official Practice Exam.
Key FAQs to help you get started
Who should earn AWS Certified AI Practitioner?
The ideal candidate for this exam is familiar with AI/ML technologies on AWS and uses, but does not necessarily build AI/ML solutions on AWS.
If you are new to IT and AWS Cloud, you should first start with AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials or AWS Technical Essentials.
Certified individuals holding the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or an Associate-level AWS Certification do not need to take the foundational cloud courses and can start with free AI foundational training also included in the Exam Prep Plans.
How will the AWS Certified AI Practitioner help my career?
Professionals in roles such as sales, marketing, and product management will be better positioned to succeed in their careers by building their skills through training and validating knowledge through certifications like AWS Certified AI Practitioner.
Per a November 2023 AWS study, Employers are willing to pay 43% more to hire AI-skilled workers in sales, marketing, 42% more for those in finance, 41% more for business operations, and 47% more for IT professionals.
How is AWS Certified AI Practitioner different from AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner?
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner focuses on overall knowledge of AWS Cloud and gives a foundational-level overview of all AWS services. AWS Certified AI Practitioner covers the breadth of AI frameworks, concepts, and associated AWS technologies, with an emphasis on generative AI. The exam content outline for Cloud Practitioner contains only one task statement related to AI.
In contrast, the entire exam content outline for AWS Certified AI Practitioner focuses on AI, ML, and generative AI. You should take the exam that best aligns with your interests and needs. You also have the option to earn both certifications if you want to demonstrate a strong grasp of both AWS cloud and AI/ML.
What certification(s) should I earn next after AWS Certified AI Practitioner?
How long is this certification valid for?
This certification is valid for 3 years. Before your certification expires, you can recertify by passing the latest version of this exam, or by earning the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate, which will automatically recertify this certification. Learn more about recertification options for AWS Certifications.