AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate

MLA-C01

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Release Date
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Exam Details

Duration130 min
Passing Score720
Languages [object Object] +3
LevelAssociate
TestingPearson VUE
Valid For3 years
Release DateDec 31, 2023
Exam Cost$150

What topics are on the MLA-C01 exam?

1

Data Preparation for Machine Learning (ML) 28%

1.1
Ingest and store data
2 subtopics
1.1.1Data ingestion from various sources
1.1.2Data storage strategies
Learning Objectives
  • Identify appropriate data ingestion mechanisms for various data sources
  • Select optimal storage solutions based on ML workload requirements
  • Implement data partitioning strategies for efficient access
  • Configure streaming data pipelines for real-time ML applications
1.2
Transform data and perform feature engineering
3 subtopics
1.2.1Data cleaning and transformation
1.2.2Feature engineering techniques
1.2.3Data splitting strategies
Learning Objectives
  • Apply appropriate data cleaning techniques for ML datasets
  • Implement feature engineering methods to improve model performance
  • Use SageMaker Data Wrangler and Glue for data transformation
  • Design feature engineering pipelines for production ML systems
1.3
Ensure data integrity and prepare data for modeling
3 subtopics
1.3.1Bias detection and mitigation
1.3.2Class imbalance handling
1.3.3Data security and compliance
Learning Objectives
  • Detect and address bias in ML training data
  • Implement strategies to handle class imbalance
  • Ensure data security and compliance with regulations
  • Apply data validation techniques before model training
Hands-on Skills
  • Configure SageMaker Clarify for bias detection
  • Implement SMOTE for minority class oversampling
  • Set up encryption for S3 data with KMS
  • Use Macie to detect PII in datasets
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Not considering data leakage when engineering features
  • Ignoring class imbalance in training data
  • Failing to encrypt sensitive data
  • Not validating data quality before training
2

ML Model Development 26%

3

Deployment and Orchestration of ML Workflows 22%

4

ML Solution Monitoring, Maintenance, and Security 24%

How do I earn the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate certification?

Complementary Skills

Programming

Python (primary language for ML)SQL for data manipulationBash scripting for automationInfrastructure as Code (CloudFormation, CDK)

Ml Frameworks

TensorFlow / KerasPyTorchScikit-learnXGBoostHugging Face Transformers

Tools

Jupyter notebooksGit version controlDocker containersKubernetes (for advanced deployments)MLflow or similar experiment tracking

Soft Skills

Communication (explaining ML to non-technical stakeholders)Problem-solvingProject managementCollaboration with data scientists and developers

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Option: Retake MLA-C01; Description: Pass the current version of the exam; Cost: $150; Recommended Timing: 3-6 months before expirationOption: Upgrade to Specialty; Description: Pass AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty; Cost: $300; Benefit: Automatically recertifies MLA-C01 and adds Specialty credentialOption: Continuing Education; Description: Earn Professional Development credits through AWS Training; Cost: Varies; Credits Required: To be determined by AWS

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What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Upcoming Events

December 2025 (expected)
AWS re:Invent 2025
Major AWS announcements, potential MLA-C01 exam updates, networking
Various dates throughout 2025
AWS Summit Series 2025
Regional events with ML tracks and certification lounges
Ongoing
AWS Online Tech Talks
Free online sessions on ML topics

Technology Coverage

Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio1.0

May be included in future exam updates - monitor AWS announcements

Released: 2024-11
SageMaker PipelinesLatest

Core exam topic - MLOps and CI/CD workflows heavily tested

Released: Continuous updates
Amazon BedrockLatest

Foundation models and when to use vs custom models - tested in Domain 2

Released: 2023-ongoing
SageMaker Model MonitorLatest

Core exam topic - model drift detection in Domain 4

Released: Continuous updates
SageMaker ClarifyLatest

Core exam topic - bias detection and model explainability in Domains 1, 2, 4

Released: Continuous updates

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Who should take this exam?

Recommended Experience

  • 1+ years of hands-on experience with Amazon SageMaker
  • 1+ years of experience in ML engineering or related field
  • Understanding of common ML algorithms and use cases
  • Data engineering fundamentals
  • Software development best practices
  • CI/CD pipeline experience
  • AWS foundational knowledge

Experience Level: Associate

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$150 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid For3 years
Recertification
  • Pass the current version of AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate exam
  • Pass a higher-level AWS Certification exam (e.g., AWS Certified Machine Learning - Specialty)
  • Complete AWS Professional Development courses and earn continuing education credits

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