AWS MLS-C01AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty
Build and deploy ML solutions on AWS
Details last reviewed October 2026. Fees and exam formats change — always confirm on the official page.
About this certification
The AWS ML Specialty validates the ability to design, implement, deploy, and maintain machine learning solutions on AWS. It covers data engineering, exploratory data analysis, modeling, and ML implementation using AWS services like SageMaker.
What you'll validate
- ✓Data engineering for ML
- ✓EDA and feature engineering
- ✓Modeling with SageMaker
- ✓Model deployment and monitoring
- ✓ML security and compliance
Pros & Cons
Advantages
- +Most recognized cloud ML certification
- +Strong salary impact
- +AWS SageMaker is the leading ML platform
Disadvantages
- −AWS-specific
- −Requires genuine ML knowledge — not just cloud
- −One of the harder specialty exams
Who it's for
Best for
- →Data scientists working in AWS environments
- →ML engineers deploying models on AWS
Not ideal for
- ×Beginners to ML
- ×Those without AWS experience
Career paths this unlocks
AWS MLS-C01: quick answers
- How much does the AWS MLS-C01 exam cost?
- The listed exam fee is $300 (USD). Fees vary by region and change over time — confirm on the official page before you buy.
- How long does it take to prepare for AWS MLS-C01?
- We estimate roughly 200 hours of study for most candidates; your time depends on prior experience.
- How long is the AWS MLS-C01 exam?
- The exam is 180 minutes with about 65 questions.
- How long is the AWS MLS-C01 credential valid?
- 3 years.
Study resources
This exam is retired, so we no longer list prep courses or practice tests for it. Check the official page for the issuer's current options.
Jobs for AWS MLS-C01 holders
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Quick Facts
- Exam Cost
- $300
- Exam Duration
- 180 minutes
- Questions
- ~65
- Passing Score
- 750/1000
- Exam Format
- Multiple Choice
- Study Time
- ~200 hours
- Validity
- 3 years
- Salary Impact
- Strong (editorial rating)
- Last Reviewed
- October 2026
Prerequisites
- !1+ years ML/data science experience
- !AWS SAA or equivalent
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