Building with the Claude API
Anthropic · Coursera
- Delivery
- Online, self-paced
- Cost
- Free
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Developers and engineers
- Duration
- About 10 hours
- Certificate
- No
Start any time
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AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan
AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan is a free-to-learn beginner course from AWS Skill Builder, online. Exam USD 100. It takes about 8 hours and ends with a paid exam certification.
Good to know
- Price shown in USD, as on the provider's page. We don't convert it.
Before you sign up
Aimed at people preparing for the AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) exam, whether technical or business-side. The learning plan is free and covers AI, ML and generative AI concepts on AWS. The certificate is a separate paid exam: USD 100, 90 minutes, 65 questions. AWS suggests Cloud Practitioner Essentials or Technical Essentials first if you're new to AWS. For a free Microsoft route to an exam, compare Introduction to AI in Azure (AI-901T00).
What you'll learn
Free AWS learning plan for AI/ML practitioners that prepares for the AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) exam on AI, ML and generative AI concepts on AWS.
More courses on machine learning and on generative AI.
See also: AI certifications compared.
Who it's for
Developers and engineers, Business professionals, Data scientists and analysts.
Level: beginner (as stated by the provider). Delivery: online, self-paced.
Prerequisites
AWS recommends AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials or AWS Technical Essentials for those new to IT/AWS
Is AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan free?
Free to learn. Exam USD 100. Learning plan free; certification exam AIF-C01 costs USD 100 (90 min, 65 questions).
Certificate: paid exam certification. AWS Certified AI Practitioner (separate paid exam).
Taking this course from the UK
Amazon Web Services is based in the US. We checked this course on the provider's own page on 12 Oct 2026.
The provider shows prices in US dollars (USD). We show them as shown and never convert them to pounds.
If you want a free, government-backed start instead, AI Skills Boost gives every adult in the UK free AI courses, and finishing selected ones earns an AI foundations badge.
None of the UK funding schemes we track pays for this course. See free and funded training by nation for what is funded where you live.
Other UK courses on machine learning: Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Online (Forth Valley College), Introduction to artificial intelligence (City Lit), BCS Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT).
See also: free and funded training by nation, AI courses for developers and engineers.
Questions people ask
How much does this course cost?
Free to learn. Exam USD 100.
How long does this course take?
About 8 hours, self-paced.
Is there a certificate?
Yes: paid exam certification. The provider calls it "AWS Certified AI Practitioner (separate paid exam)".
Do I need experience first?
It's a beginner course. Prerequisites: AWS recommends AWS Cloud Practitioner Essentials or AWS Technical Essentials for those new to IT/AWS.
When does it start?
Start any time.
Are Amazon Web Services AI courses free?
Yes, every one we list is free or free to learn, including Generative AI for Executives and Introduction to Generative AI - Art of the Possible.
How much do Amazon Web Services exams cost?
AWS Artificial Intelligence Practitioner Learning Plan: Free to learn. Exam USD 100. Fees are shown as Amazon Web Services shows them and never converted.
Alternatives
BCS* Essentials Certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) (PLA)
Cardiff and Vale College
- Delivery
- Online or in person, Cardiff
- Cost
- Free (funded in Wales)
- Level
- Beginner
- For
- Business professionals, Managers and leaders
- Duration
- Not stated
- Certificate
- Yes
Next intake not announced
UKVerified 12 Oct 2026BCS Foundation Award: Award in Understanding the Role of Ethics in the Responsible Use of AI (PLA)
Cardiff and Vale College
- Delivery
- Live online
- Cost
- Free (funded in Wales)
- Level
- Beginner (our rating)
- For
- Business professionals, Managers and leaders
- Duration
- Not stated
- Certificate
- Yes
Next: 8 Mar 2027
UKVerified 12 Oct 2026
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