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AWS Machine Learning Specialty Certification Guide

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AWS Machine Learning Specialty Certification Guide

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Intermediate level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Prepare for the AWS MLS-C01 certification by mastering core AWS ML services

  • Design and deploy machine learning models using Amazon SageMaker

  • Optimize and evaluate machine learning models for real-world applications

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May 2026

Assessments

10 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 10 modules in this course

This module introduces the foundational concepts of machine learning, including the modeling life cycle, data splitting, and validation techniques. Learners will explore how to prepare and evaluate datasets, apply cross-validation, and understand the importance of shuffling data to prevent overfitting. By the end, participants will be equipped with essential skills for building and assessing machine learning models.

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1 video5 readings1 assignment

This module introduces the core AWS data storage services, including S3, EBS, and RDS, and demonstrates how to create and manage storage resources. Learners will explore access control, encryption, and best practices for securing and organizing data in the AWS cloud. Practical exercises guide you through configuring storage and understanding the differences between storage types.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module introduces key AWS services for migrating, storing, and processing data, including hands-on experience with AWS Glue, Kinesis Data Firehose, and DataSync. Learners will explore how to move data between storage solutions, transform data for analytics, and process large datasets using managed AWS tools. By the end, you'll understand practical workflows for real-world data migration and processing scenarios.

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1 video6 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through essential data preparation techniques, including transforming categorical and numerical features, handling outliers and unbalanced datasets, and processing text data for machine learning. You will explore practical methods such as encoding, normalization, standardization, and TF-IDF to ensure your data is ready for modeling. By the end, you'll be equipped to address common data challenges and improve the quality of your machine learning pipelines.

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1 video11 readings1 assignment

This module introduces the principles of effective data visualization and the importance of clear communication in presenting analytical findings. Learners will explore foundational techniques for understanding and visually representing data to ensure insights are accessible and impactful.

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1 video1 reading1 assignment

This module guides learners through the practical application of key machine learning algorithms, including linear regression, classification, clustering, and dimensionality reduction. You will gain hands-on experience building models from scratch, evaluating their performance, and understanding essential concepts such as parsimony, stationarity, and cluster quality. By the end, you'll be equipped to select and implement appropriate algorithms for various data science tasks.

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1 video9 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the process of assessing machine learning model performance using key evaluation metrics. You will explore how to interpret precision, recall, F1 score, and AUC, and learn strategies for optimizing models based on these metrics.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

This module introduces key AWS services for artificial intelligence and machine learning applications, including tools for text-to-speech, speech-to-text, natural language processing, translation, document extraction, and chatbot creation. Learners will discover how to leverage these managed services to solve real-world business challenges and automate complex workflows.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module guides learners through the practical aspects of building, training, and deploying machine learning models using Amazon SageMaker. You will explore data storage formats, select appropriate instance types, configure scalability, secure your environment, and leverage debugging tools to monitor and optimize your models.

What's included

1 video7 readings1 assignment

This module guides you through the process of configuring and deploying machine learning models using AWS services. You will learn how to set up event triggers and finalize deployment settings for Lambda functions, enabling automated and scalable model inference. By the end, you'll be equipped to operationalize your models in real-world environments.

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1 video2 readings1 assignment

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