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AWS Certified AI Business Strategist (AIB-C01 beta)
AWS Certified AI Business Strategist (AIB-C01 beta) assesses AI investment evaluation, business cases, governance and scaling adoption; AWS says it does not assess AWS services knowledge. Beta registration opened September 1, 2026, and exam delivery begins September 29, so it is not yet available to sit on September 7. The main page lists 85 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, USD 50 beta pricing and a future USD 100 standard price. It states 170 minutes, while the official exam guide states 130 minutes; both values must remain disclosed. English and Japanese are listed, with Pearson test-center or online-proctored delivery. No coding, AWS implementation experience or prior AWS certification is required; six months around AI initiatives is recommended.
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- Price
- USD 50USD 50 beta exam price; AWS lists USD 100 as the standard exam price. Taxes, preparation and repeat attempts are separate.
- Duration
- 170-minute scheduled appointment on the certification pagethe exam guide separately states 130 minutes to complete the exam; neither is preparation time
- Level
- Business
- Format
- Beta certification examPearson test center or online proctored
- Credential
- AWS Certification
- Prerequisites
- No mandatory coding, AWS implementation experience or prior AWS certification; AWS recommends basic AI familiarity and about six months working with or alongside AI initiatives.
Sources ↗
- Price — https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-ai-business-strategist/
- Duration — https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-ai-business-strategist/
- Official program page — https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-ai-business-strategist/
- Modules or exam domains — https://docs.aws.amazon.com/aws-certification/latest/ai-business-strategist-01/ai-business-strategist-01.html
- Credential details — https://aws.amazon.com/certification/recertification/
What’s covered
- AI Fundamentals and Literacy
- AI Strategy and Business Value Creation
- AI Governance and Responsible AI Leadership
- Business Readiness, Leadership, and AI Transformation
Prerequisites: No mandatory coding, AWS implementation experience or prior AWS certification; AWS recommends basic AI familiarity and about six months working with or alongside AI initiatives.
What is the difference between this certification and the AWS Certified AI Practitioner?
These certifications serve distinct purposes. The AWS Certified AI Business Strategist exam assesses business judgment for AI decisions, such as selecting investments, building business cases, managing risk through governance, and scaling adoption from pilot to production. It does not test knowledge of specific AWS AI services. In contrast, the AWS Certified AI Practitioner credential focuses on foundational technical knowledge of artificial intelligence, machine learning, generative AI concepts, and specific AWS AI services. Candidates may choose to earn both certifications to demonstrate both technical knowledge and strategic business decision-making capabilities.
What are the prerequisites and recommended experience for the AI Business Strategist exam?
There are no mandatory prerequisites, coding skills, or AWS implementation experience required to take this exam. Candidates do not need prior AWS certifications. However, AWS recommends having a basic familiarity with AI concepts and a general awareness of what AWS AI and machine learning services offer at a strategic level. Furthermore, candidates should ideally have six months of experience working with or alongside AI initiatives. The target audience includes product managers, consultants, business analysts, and leaders evaluating or governing AI adoption.
What are the exam format, cost, and available testing options?
Beta registration opened September 1, 2026, and exam delivery begins September 29. The main page lists 85 multiple-choice and multiple-response questions, USD 50 beta pricing and USD 100 standard pricing, English and Japanese, plus Pearson test-center or online-proctored delivery. The main page states 170 minutes, but the official exam guide states 130 minutes; neither duration should replace the other until AWS resolves the conflict.
What you actually do
What the credential is
- Credential type
- AWS Certification · Source
- Credential
- AWS Certified AI Business Strategist · Source Source Source
- Issuer
- Amazon Web Services · Source Source Source
- Sharing
- AWS digital credential; the official page also offers an Early Adopter digital badge for qualifying dates. · Source Source Source
- Expiry and renewal
- Valid for three years; renew by passing the latest version of the exam. · Source Source Source
- Exam requirement
- Pass AIB-C01; the guide states a minimum scaled score of 700. · Source Source Source
- Exam required
- Yes · Source Source Source
- Credential expires
- Yes · Source Source Source
- Renewal
- Pass the latest exam version. · Source Source Source
Total cost to finish
Estimate for the stated payment scope: USD 50 × 1 = USD 50.
- One beta AIB-C01 exam attempt: USD 50 × 1 = USD 50. One exam registration; not preparation cost or a guarantee of passing. · Source
Scope: USD 50 beta exam price; AWS lists USD 100 as the standard exam price. Taxes, preparation and repeat attempts are separate. · Source
Retakes: Repeat-attempt cost is not established in the reviewed sources. · Source
Who should skip it
- Professionals seeking to validate hands-on coding skills, AWS implementation experience, or deep technical knowledge of specific AWS AI or machine learning services. · Source
- Candidates looking for a purely foundational introduction to AI technologies, as this certification targets strategic evaluation, governance, and business case development. · Source
Alternatives in the registry
Related by topic or level.
- AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) — USD 100 (One initial exam attempt; check applicable regional pricing and taxes. Optional preparation and retakes are not included.); 90 minutes (exam only; not preparation time).
- Associate AI Engineer for Data Scientists — DataCamp Premium — USD 35/month for course content, billed monthly at the regular price; 40 hours of listed content.
- Introduction to Generative AI Learning Path Specialization — Coursera Plus Monthly — USD 59 / month regular; USD promotional terms; not available to residents of India. Outside the US, local currency and pricing are shown at checkout.; Hero: 4 weeks at 10 hours per week; four course estimates total 4 hours 16 minutes. Conflicting provider estimates with distinct scopes, not completion guarantees..
Change log
- : Initial recorded review of official exam, scope, price and credential facts. · Source