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Updated September 15, 2026
AIB-C01 exam guide, decoded
The exam validates the ability to translate AI capabilities into outcomes, establish responsible practices, evaluate opportunities, and drive adoption at scale.
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AI Strategy & Business Value
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Who it is for
Product and program managers, consultants, business analysts, sales and business development professionals, marketers, and line-of-business leaders.
- Six months alongside AI initiatives is recommended
- No coding or hands-on AWS implementation required
- Strategic AWS service awareness, not configuration expertise
Question mechanics
Multiple-choice questions have one best response. Multiple-response questions require all correct responses for credit. Unanswered questions count as incorrect; there is no guessing penalty.
- Scaled score: 100–1,000
- Published minimum passing score: 700
- Compensatory scoring across domains
Timing note. AWS’s certification landing page currently lists the beta as 85 questions / 170 minutes, while the public exam guide lists 130 minutes. Confirm the duration shown in your booking before exam day.
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