MLA-C02
1Data Preparation for ML and AI
28%
2ML Model and Foundation Model (FM) Development
24%
3Deployment and Orchestration of ML and AI Workflows
24%
4Operating, Monitoring, and Securing ML and AI Solutions
24%
Exam guide · MLA-C02 · MLA-C01
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate exam guide
The Machine Learning Engineer – Associate exams have 85 questions and take 170 minutes. You need 720 out of 1000 to pass. It costs $150 (standard price, before tax; $75 while the new version is in beta). AWS hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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The exam at a glance
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate
- Questions
- 85
- Time
- 170 min
- Passing score
- 720 / 1000
- Recommended experience
- 1 year with SageMaker AI and Bedrock
- Level
- Associate
- Role
- ML or MLOps Engineer
- Exam codes
- MLA-C02MLA-C01
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AWS hasn’t announced a retirement date for Machine Learning Engineer – Associate. We check AWS’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
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What the exam covers
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MLA-C01
1Data Preparation for Machine Learning (ML)
28%
2ML Model Development
26%
3Deployment and Orchestration of ML Workflows
22%
4ML Solution Monitoring, Maintenance, and Security
24%
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How many questions are on the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate exam?
The Machine Learning Engineer – Associate exam has 85 questions, and you get 170 minutes.
What is the passing score for AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate?
You need 720 out of 1000.
How much does the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate exam cost?
$150 (standard price, before tax; $75 while the new version is in beta). Check AWS’s site for the price in your country.
When does Machine Learning Engineer – Associate retire?
AWS hasn’t announced one yet. We check AWS’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.
What experience do I need for AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate?
AWS recommends 1 year with SageMaker AI and Bedrock. It isn’t required to sit the exam.
How should I study for AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate?
Weight your time like the exam: Data Preparation for ML and AI carries the most (28%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.
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