Amazon Web Services AI courses: which to take (2026)
Most people should start with AWS's free Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible, then take the AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan if they want a certification. We list 3 AWS courses: 2 free and 1 freemium. The caveat: the learning plan is free, but the AWS Certified AI Practitioner exam (AIF-C01) costs USD 100, and AWS shows that price in USD.
All Amazon Web Services courses we list
| Course | Cost | Hours | Level | Certificate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning PlanAWS Skill Builder | Free to learnExam USD 100 | Not stated | Intermediate | Paid exam certification |
| Generative AI for ExecutivesAWS Skill Builder | Free | Not stated | Beginner | Certificate not stated |
| Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the PossibleAWS Skill Builder | Free | Not stated | Beginner | Certificate not stated |
Which Amazon Web Services course should I start with?
Start with the beginner course Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible, then move to the intermediate AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan, which prepares you for exam AIF-C01. Business and technical leaders can take Generative AI for Executives instead of the first course.
Certificates and exams
| Course | Cost | Certificate | Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning PlanAWS Skill Builder | Free to learnExam USD 100 | Paid exam certification | Intermediate |
Other providers
Anthropic, Coursera, DeepLearning.AI, Google, or all providers. For certifications across providers, see our AI certifications guide.
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