AWS AIFAWS Certified AI Practitioner
AWS's foundational certification for AI and generative AI
Exam details independently verified January 2026
About this certification
The AWS AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) is AWS's newest foundational cert, covering AI/ML concepts, generative AI, foundation models, responsible AI, and AWS AI services including Amazon Bedrock, SageMaker, and Rekognition. No programming required — ideal for business professionals and decision-makers working with AI.
What you'll validate
- ✓AI and ML fundamentals
- ✓Generative AI concepts
- ✓Foundation models and prompt engineering
- ✓AWS AI services (Bedrock, SageMaker, Rekognition)
- ✓Responsible AI principles
- ✓AI use cases and business value
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Only $100 — extremely affordable
- +Covers generative AI — the most in-demand topic in tech
- +No programming skills required
- +Good first step toward AWS ML Specialty
Disadvantages
- −Very new cert — employer recognition still growing
- −Limited technical depth
Who it's for
Best for
- →Business professionals working alongside AI teams
- →Those wanting an AI credential without coding
- →Stepping stone to AWS ML Specialty
Not ideal for
- ×ML engineers (use AWS ML Specialty)
- ×Those who want deep technical AI skills
Career paths this unlocks
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $100
- Exam Duration
- 90 minutes
- Questions
- ~65
- Passing Score
- 700/1000
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- Study Time
- ~50 hours
- Validity
- 3 years
- Salary Impact
- Minor
- Last Verified
- January 2026
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