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AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer — Associate (MLA-C01)
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Learn S3 storage classes, AWS Glue (DataBrew, jobs, crawlers, Data Catalog), Athena, Lake Formation, and SageMaker Ground Truth for labeling.
Build and Tune Models in SageMaker
Practice training jobs (built-in algorithms, script mode, BYOC), JumpStart foundation models, hyperparameter tuning (Bayesian/Hyperband), and SageMaker Experiments.
Deploy and Orchestrate ML Workflows
Compare endpoint types (real-time, serverless, async, batch, multi-model, edge), build SageMaker Pipelines, and integrate EventBridge, Step Functions, CodePipeline.
Monitor, Secure, and Practice Responsible AI
Set up Model Monitor, Clarify, CloudWatch metrics/logs/alarms, IAM/KMS/VPC security, and Bedrock Guardrails. Review bias detection and SHAP explainability.
Can You Take the MLA-C01 Exam?
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- •Pass MLA-C01 with 720/1000 or higher
- •Recertify every 3 years
MLA-C01 Quick Facts
Time to Get Licensed
6-10 weeks typical study time
From start to license in hand
Exam Provider
Pearson VUE or PSI (testing center and online proctored)
Retake Policy
Candidates must wait 14 days before retaking. Exam fee required for each attempt.
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What You'll Study
13 chapters covering the exam topics in this guide
Chapter 1: Introduction & Exam Strategy
2 sections
Domain 1: Data Ingestion & Storage Architecture for ML
3 sections
Domain 1: Feature Engineering & Data Transformation
3 sections
Domain 1: Data Quality, Integrity & Ground Truth Labeling
3 sections
Domain 2: Model Selection & Framework Architecture
3 sections
Domain 2: SageMaker Model Training & Hyperparameter Optimization
3 sections
Domain 2: Model Evaluation, Tracking & Model Registry
3 sections
Domain 3: SageMaker Inference Options & Endpoint Architecture
3 sections
Domain 3: Deployment Strategies & Infrastructure Scaling
2 sections
Domain 3: MLOps Pipelines & Workflow Orchestration
3 sections
Domain 4: Production Model Monitoring with SageMaker Model Monitor
3 sections
Domain 4: Responsible AI, Bias Detection & Governance
3 sections
Domain 4: ML Security, Network Isolation & Cost Optimization
3 sections
MLA-C01 Exam Details
AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer — Associate (MLA-C01)
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Exam Content Breakdown
Based on the official AWS content outline
Ingest, transform, and validate data with S3, AWS Glue (DataBrew, jobs, crawlers, Data Catalog), Athena, Lake Formation, and SageMaker Ground Truth
Train and tune models in SageMaker (built-in algorithms, script mode, BYOC, JumpStart), evaluate with appropriate metrics, and manage versions
Choose endpoint types and deployment patterns; orchestrate with SageMaker Pipelines, Step Functions, EventBridge, and CodePipeline
Monitor with SageMaker Model Monitor and Clarify, secure with IAM/KMS/VPC, manage cost, and apply responsible AI practices
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What's Next After the MLA-C01?
After passing the MLA-C01, you can pursue these career paths
AWS AI Practitioner (AIF-C01)
Foundational AWS AI/ML certification — great prerequisite for MLA-C01.
AWS Machine Learning Specialty (MLS-C01)
Specialty-level AWS ML credential covering deeper modeling and analytics workflows.
AWS Data Engineer Associate (DEA-C01)
Pairs naturally with ML engineering for upstream data pipeline depth.
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