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AIF-C01: AI Practitioner
18 stages in study order, about 7 hours to complete, drawn from AI and machine learning and Security. Each stage names the section of the AIF-C01 exam guide it practises.
The path, in study order
- 1Right ToolFreeAI and machine learning · AI World 1 · Task 1.1, Task 1.2, Task 2.3
- 2Pick the ModelAI and machine learning · AI World 1 · Task 1.3, Task 2.1, Task 2.2, Task 3.1
- 3Shape the AnswerAI and machine learning · AI World 1 · Task 3.1, Task 3.2
- 4Teach and MeasureAI and machine learning · AI World 1 · Task 2.1, Task 3.1, Task 3.3, Task 3.4
- 5Guard the GateAI and machine learning · AI World 1 · Task 3.2, Task 4.1, Task 5.1
- 6Govern ItAI and machine learning · AI World 1 · Task 4.1, Task 4.2, Task 5.1, Task 5.2
- 7Cut and EmbedAI and machine learning · AI World 2 · Task 2.1, Task 3.1
- 8Pick the StoreAI and machine learning · AI World 2 · Task 3.1
- 9Prove the RetrievalAI and machine learning · AI World 2 · Task 3.4
- 10Give It ToolsAI and machine learning · AI World 3 · Task 2.1, Task 2.3, Task 3.1
- 11Guard the AgentAI and machine learning · AI World 3 · Task 4.1, Task 5.1
- 12Shape the DataAI and machine learning · AI World 4 · Task 1.1, Task 1.3
- 13Label ItAI and machine learning · AI World 4 · Task 1.1, Task 1.3
- 14Check the BiasAI and machine learning · AI World 4 · Task 4.1, Task 4.2, Task 5.1
- 15Read the NumbersAI and machine learning · AI World 4 · Task 1.3, Task 4.1
- 16Pick the EndpointAI and machine learning · AI World 5 · Task 1.1, Task 1.3
- 17Prove ItSecurity · Security World 2 · Task 5.2
- 18Hardened HostsSecurity · Security World 4 · Task 5.1
Articles on AIF-C01
AIF-C01 · AI and machine learning
Which AWS AI service for which request: read the input, then the output
Audio, scans, photos, text or rows with known outcomes. The form of the input and the output asked for pick the AWS AI service, and rule out the near misses.
Ends at Right ToolFree5 min read · video coming
MLA-C02 · AI and machine learning
Amazon Bedrock or SageMaker AI: the question that decides
Bedrock serves foundation models through an API. SageMaker AI builds, trains and hosts your own. The deciding question is where the answer has to come from.
Ends at Right ToolFree5 min read · video coming
Guide sections the path practises
| Section | As the guide words it | Stages |
|---|---|---|
| Task 1.1 | Explain basic AI concepts and terminologies | 4 |
| Task 1.2 | Identify practical use cases for AI | 1 |
| Task 1.3 | Describe the AI/ML development lifecycle | 5 |
| Task 2.1 | Explain the basic concepts of generative AI (GenAI) | 4 |
| Task 2.2 | Understand the capabilities and limitations of GenAI for solving business problems | 1 |
| Task 2.3 | Describe AWS infrastructure and technologies for building GenAI applications | 2 |
| Task 3.1 | Describe design considerations for applications that use foundation models (FMs) | 6 |
| Task 3.2 | Choose effective prompt engineering techniques | 2 |
| Task 3.3 | Describe the training and fine-tuning process for FMs | 1 |
| Task 3.4 | Describe methods to evaluate FM performance | 2 |
| Task 4.1 | Explain the development of AI systems that are responsible | 5 |
| Task 4.2 | Recognize the importance of transparent and explainable models | 2 |
| Task 5.1 | Explain methods to secure AI systems | 5 |
| Task 5.2 | Recognize governance and compliance regulations for AI systems | 2 |
A domain and a path are separate products. What you own is the union of what you bought, so a stage you already own is never sold to you twice: the game offers the cheapest way to unlock the stage in front of you. Path $10, exam $100.