AWS Certified AI Practitioner AIF-C01 Prep
AWS AIF-C01 AI Practitioner. AI concepts, AWS AI services, and practical implementation.
Course Description
This course prepares you for the AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) exam. We cover AI concepts, AWS AI services, and practical implementation. Video lessons, hands-on labs, and practice exams included.
Course Curriculum
5 sections • 12.25 hours total length
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Decoding the AIF-C01 Exam Blueprint (12m)
We'll break down the exam domains, question formats, and scoring so you know exactly what to expect on test day.
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Setting Up Your AWS Free Tier for AI Practice (18m)
A step-by-step guide to configuring your AWS account safely, creating an IAM user, and budget alerts to avoid surprise charges.
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Core Machine Learning Concepts You Must Know (25m)
Learn the difference between supervised, unsupervised, and reinforcement learning with plain-English examples and no complex math.
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Understanding Generative AI and LLM Fundamentals (22m)
We'll explain Large Language Models, foundation models, and responsible AI principles in the context of the exam.
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The AWS Well-Architected Framework for AI (15m)
Learn how the six pillars apply specifically to building and deploying AI/ML solutions on AWS.
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Data Preparation and Feature Engineering Basics (28m)
A practical look at data cleaning, labeling, and why quality data is the foundation of any successful AI project.
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Your 4-Week Study Plan and Resource Guide (10m)
A downloadable template to organize your study time, balance hands-on labs with theory, and track your progress.
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Amazon SageMaker: Build, Train, and Deploy (32m)
A real case study analysis of how SageMaker works, from notebooks to endpoints, with a focus on exam-relevant features.
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Amazon Bedrock: Working with Foundation Models (24m)
We'll show you how to access models from providers like Anthropic and AI21, and when to choose Bedrock for your use case.
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Computer Vision with Amazon Rekognition (14m)
A practical lab walkthrough for image and video analysis, including object detection and facial analysis.
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Speech-to-Text and Text-to-Speech with Amazon Polly & Transcribe (16m)
Learn the key differences between these services and how to implement them for transcription and voice applications.
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Natural Language Processing with Amazon Comprehend (11m)
A problem-solving session on using Comprehend for sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and topic modeling.
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Amazon Kendra: Intelligent Enterprise Search (9m)
Understand how Kendra uses ML to provide natural language search across your organization's documents.
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Forecasting Time-Series Data with Amazon Forecast (13m)
A real-world example of how Forecast improves demand planning and inventory management.
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Amazon Lex: Building Conversational Bots (17m)
Step-by-step guide to creating a chatbot with Lex and integrating it with other AWS services.
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AI Service Pricing and Cost Optimization (20m)
A practical breakdown of pricing models for key AI services and tips to keep your exam practice and projects within budget.
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Choosing the Right Algorithm for Your Problem (19m)
We'll map common business problems to the right ML approach and AWS service, a key skill for the exam.
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Hyperparameter Tuning and Model Optimization (21m)
Learn how SageMaker Automatic Model Tuning works and why it's a game-changer for performance.
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Evaluating Model Performance: Metrics That Matter (18m)
A clear guide to accuracy, precision, recall, and F1 scores without getting lost in the weeds.
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Deploying Models with SageMaker Endpoints (15m)
A hands-on walkthrough of deploying a trained model and testing it with real-time inference.
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Batch Transform for Large-Scale Inference (12m)
When and why to use batch transform jobs instead of real-time endpoints, with a practical use case.
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MLOps: Automating Your ML Pipeline with SageMaker Pipelines (26m)
A real case study analysis of building a repeatable, automated workflow for model training and deployment.
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Monitoring Models in Production for Drift (16m)
Learn what model drift is and how Amazon SageMaker Model Monitor helps you catch it early.
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Securing Your AI Workloads on AWS (IAM, KMS, VPC) (23m)
A deep dive into security best practices, including how to encrypt data for training and control access to models.
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Data Privacy and Compliance for AI Services (14m)
We'll discuss data residency, GDPR, and how AWS helps you meet compliance requirements for AI.
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Responsible AI: Bias, Fairness, and Explainability (20m)
A critical look at identifying bias in datasets and models, and using tools like SageMaker Clarify.
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Building a Multi-Modal AI Application (29m)
A problem-solving session combining computer vision, NLP, and speech services for a complex business solution.
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Edge Deployment with SageMaker Edge and IoT (18m)
Learn how to deploy models to edge devices for low-latency, offline inference.
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Connecting AI Services with AWS Lambda and Step Functions (25m)
Step-by-step guide to building event-driven AI pipelines that automate complex workflows.
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Evaluating Third-Party Models vs. Built-in Algorithms (11m)
A comparative analysis to help you decide when to use a pre-built model from the marketplace versus a custom solution.
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Common Exam Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them (17m)
We'll review tricky question patterns, ambiguous wording, and the 'best practice' trap that trips up many candidates.
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The Future of AI on AWS: What's Next? (9m)
A brief look at emerging trends and services to keep an eye on after you've passed your exam.
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Full Practice Exam: Timed Simulation (38m)
A timed set of 65 unique questions that mimics the real exam environment to test your knowledge and timing.
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Practice Exam Debrief: Question-by-Question Analysis (35m)
We'll go through every question from the practice exam, explaining the correct answer and why the distractors are wrong.
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Key Service Memorization Cheat Sheet (8m)
A downloadable one-page guide to the most important service limits, features, and use cases to remember for the exam.
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Final Week Strategy: What to Focus On (12m)
A strategy session on how to spend your final 7 days for maximum retention and confidence.
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Booking Your Exam and What to Expect on Exam Day (10m)
A practical guide to scheduling your test, setting up your testing environment for a proctored exam, and managing nerves.
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Beyond Certification: Building Your First AI Project (21m)
A real-world project idea to apply your new skills, with a step-by-step outline to get you started.
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Career Paths: From AI Practitioner to Specialist (13m)
We'll map out potential career trajectories and the next certifications to consider, like Machine Learning Specialty.
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Joining the Community: Where to Find Help and Network (7m)
A curated list of AWS communities, forums, and resources to continue your learning journey and connect with peers.
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Course Wrap-Up and Next Steps (6m)
A quick summary of everything we've covered and a clear action plan for your next steps after finishing the course.
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Bonus: Accessing AWS AI Service Sandboxes (11m)
An overview of limited-time sandbox environments and workshops you can use for extra hands-on practice without full deployment.
Course Details
- Duration: 12.25 hours
- Level: Adaptative
- Language: English
- Lessons: 42+ video lessons
- Categories: IT Certifications
- Access: Lifetime access
- Device: Mobile & Desktop
- Certificate: Yes. After completion and Exam
The course is totally free. Seriously appreciated attribution