Validates the ability to build, deploy, monitor and operationalize ML models on AWS using SageMaker and related services; AWS recommends at least a year of hands-on experience. The main AWS credential for ML engineers and data scientists now that the ML Specialty exam has retired.
Who it's for
Working professionals and career changers. This is an intermediate certification in Professional Certifications, running about Exam: 130 minutes, 65 questions (MLA-C01).
Cost at a glance
$150 exam fee (MLA-C01); $75 beta pricing for updated MLA-C02. Current MLA-C01 exam is 150 USD; the updated MLA-C02 beta is listed at 75 USD. The older ML - Specialty exam was retired March 31, 2026. Seen 2026-11-01.
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