ai associate Level professional certification

AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer - Associate

MLA · Issued by AWS

Official Exam Fee

$150 USD (exam-only)

Region: US · exam-only

Official Exam Code

ME1-C02 (Beta) / MLA-C01 (Multilingual)

Format: Multiple choice and multiple response. MLA-C01: 65 questions, 130 min (JA, KO, ZH; EN ended Sept 28, 2026). ME1-C02 Beta: 85 questions, 170 min, $75 USD (English only).

Validity & Renewal

3 years

See renewal policy

Prerequisites & Recommended Experience

Mandatory Prerequisites

None mandatory. Anyone may register for the examination.

Recommended Experience

None specified. Foundational knowledge recommended.

Exam Specifications

Duration
130 minutes
Questions
65 questions (MLA-C01); 85 questions (ME1-C02 Beta)
Passing Criteria
720 (scaled score 100-1000)
Testing Delivery
Pearson VUE (in-person testing center or online proctored)

Data verified on 2026-10-18 against primary issuer documentation.

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