Who this path is for
Choose this certification when it matches your work.
People who use, explain or support AI solutions and want foundational knowledge of AI, ML, generative AI and AWS AI services.
Interactive learning path
AIF-C01 topics, in a practical order.
Open every topic for learning objectives and its primary AWS resource. Check off a topic when you can explain and apply it.
Flexible study plan
A week-by-week preparation schedule.
Use this as a planning example and adjust it after an official practice assessment.
- Week 1Cloud, AI and ML vocabulary
- Week 2Machine learning use cases and lifecycle
- Week 3Generative AI and foundation models
- Week 4Amazon Bedrock and AWS AI services
- Week 5Foundation model applications and RAG
- Week 6Responsible AI, security and governance
- Week 7Domain review and hands-on exercises
- Week 8Official practice and final revision
Common questions
AI Practitioner FAQ
Is AWS AI Practitioner suitable for beginners?
Yes. AWS describes it as a foundational certification. Beginners should still learn basic AWS cloud concepts before starting exam-specific study.
Does AIF-C01 require coding?
The certification validates foundational knowledge rather than implementation depth. Small console exercises can make the concepts easier to remember.
How long should I study?
This roadmap uses eight weeks as a flexible planning example. Your preparation time depends on your AWS and AI experience and practice results.
What should I take after AI Practitioner?
Your next step depends on your role. Builders can consider associate-level data or machine learning certifications and the advanced Generative AI Developer path.