FAQs for the AWS Machine Learning Specialty Exam
What is AWS Machine Learning Specialty Exam ?
The AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty (MLS-C01) examination is intended for individuals who perform a development or data science role. This exam validates an examinee’s ability to build, train, tune, and deploy machine learning (ML) models using the AWS Cloud.
What is the cost of taking the exam?
The cost of taking the exam is $300 plus taxes where ever applicable.
What is the retake policy of AWS?
The candidates who do not pass an exam must wait 14 days before they are eligible to retake the exam. There is no limit on exam attempts until the candidate has passed. For each exam attempt, the full registration price must be paid i.e. $300 in the case of AWS machine learning specialty exam.
How can I schedule for AWS exams?
To register for an exam, sign in to aws.training and click Certification in the top navigation. Next, click the AWS Certification Account button, followed by Schedule New Exam. Find the exam you wish to take and click either the Schedule at PSI or Schedule at Pearson VUE button. You will then be redirected to the test delivery provider’s scheduling page, where you will complete your exam registration.
What is the time duration allowed for this exam?
The time duration allowed for the MLS-C01 exam is 170 minutes.
What are the languages in which the exam is available?
The exam is available in following languages – English, Japanese, Korean, and Simplified Chinese.
What is the format of questions asked in the exam and what is the passing score?
The exam will consist of multiple-choice and multiple select type of questions. You have to obtain a score of at least 750 marks in order to clear the exam.
What is the syllabus for AWS machine learning speciality exam?
The exam will test you on the following major domains and the weightage of each domain is given along.
- Domain 1: Data Engineering – 20%
- Domain 2: Exploratory Data Analysis – 24%
- Domain 3: Modeling – 36%
- Domain 4: Machine Learning Implementation and Operations – 20%
When will you get your AWS exam results?
Upon completing your exam, you will receive a pass or fail notification on the testing screen. Most of Amazon exams use a scale-scoring method. You will receive an email confirming your exam completion. Your detailed exam results will be available within five business days of completing your exam.
Is the rescheduling for AWS exam possible?
Yes. You can cancel or reschedule your exam up to 24 hours before your scheduled appointment without additional fees. To reschedule or cancel your exam, go to your AWS Certification Account and click the Manage PSI Exams or Manage Pearson VUE exams button. If you scheduled with PSI, click the “View Details” button on the scheduled exam you wish to manage. If you scheduled with Pearson VUE, you can select the scheduled exam you wish to manage from the Upcoming Appointments menu. Once you reach the 24-hour window before your scheduled appointment, you will not be able to cancel or reschedule your exam.
If you miss your scheduled exam appointment, you will forfeit the exam fee and are not eligible for a refund. You will not be able to register again for the exam until 24 hours after your missed exam time. Missing the exam does not result in a “fail” status.
Please note that you may only reschedule two times after scheduling your original appointment. If you wish to reschedule a third time, you must cancel and schedule a new appointment. The reschedule limit will apply to the new appointment. Exam appointments cannot be cancelled less than 24 hours prior to your appointment.
What are AWS certification badges?
AWS Certification provides digital badges as a benefit of earning an AWS Certification to showcase certification status. We provide digital badges via Credly’s Acclaim platform to offer flexible options for recognition and verification. You can take advantage of one-click badge sharing on social media newsfeeds, tools for embedding verifiable badges on websites or email signatures, and an optional public profile with all earned AWS Certification badges.
For how long is the certification valid?
You will be required to update your certification (or recertify) every three years. View the AWS Certification Recertification page for more details.
How to arrange special accommodation for exam?
Special accommodations will be arranged with the test delivery provider, prior to registering for your exam. PSI & Pearson VUE do not share accommodation request details, so the appropriate documentation will need to be provided to the test delivery provider you wish to test with.
To get started, sign in to aws.training and click Certification in the top navigation. Next, click the AWS Certification Account button, followed by Request Exam Accommodation. This page will provide you with instructions on how to submit your accommodation requests to the test delivery provider you choose.
How many questions are needed to be answered correctly in order to pass the exam?
AWS Certification passing scores are set by using statistical analysis and are subject to change. AWS does not publish exam passing scores because exam questions and passing scores are updated to reflect changes in test forms as the content is updated. You can take a free practice test to get an idea of type of questions in the exam.
How often are the exams updated?
AWS Certification regularly rotates questions in and out that adhere to the exam guide. Major revisions to an exam, including changes to an exam guide, will be made public. The exam guide for each exam lists the current topic areas covered by the exam.
Can minors take the AWS exams?
Candidates must be 13 years or older to take an AWS Certification exam.