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Welcome, students! I’m Michael Forrester, and I’m excited to introduce one of the most significant foundational certification exams available. In this lesson, we’ll provide an overview of the course structure, objectives, and key components to help you start your journey into the fundamentals of machine learning, AI, and AWS services.

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Course Objectives

This course is designed to equip you with the essential knowledge of AI, machine learning, and generative AI security—all tailored to help you succeed in the certification exam. The main objectives include:
  • Teaching the fundamentals of AI and machine learning.
  • Introducing the basics of generative AI, which differs from traditional AI and machine learning.
  • Demonstrating how to integrate foundation models within AI applications, especially those provided by AWS, to enhance your non-AI systems.
  • Highlighting guidelines for responsible and ethical AI practices, a critical aspect of the exam.
  • Offering an overview of security, compliance, and governance for AI solutions, including key issues such as hallucinations, plagiarism, and data poisoning.
Our ultimate aim is to prepare you to become an AWS-certified AI Practitioner.
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Intended Audience

This course targets individuals with a basic understanding of essential AWS concepts, which include:
  • AWS Shared Responsibility Model
  • AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM)
  • AWS Global Infrastructure
  • AWS Pricing Models
If you’re a cloud practitioner or have equivalent experience, you’ll find that your current knowledge aligns well with the prerequisites of this course. In fact, studying for the Cloud Practitioner exam covers much of what you need for the AWS AI Practitioner exam—apart from the specific AI components.
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Course Structure

The curriculum is divided into five key content domains across seven sections, which include:
  1. Fundamentals of AI and Machine Learning
  2. Fundamentals of Generative AI
  3. Applications of Foundation Models
  4. Guidelines for Ethical and Responsible AI Use
  5. Security, Compliance, and Governance of AI Solutions
In addition to these domains, the course features opening and closing sections, as well as pre- and post-exam assessments. The pre-exam assessment helps you evaluate your readiness, and if you succeed, you might focus on targeted study and practice exams instead of completing every module. While the course does contain demonstrations, note that the focus is primarily on theory to build a strong conceptual foundation.
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Introduction and Closing

The introductory segment clearly communicates the course purpose, key content areas, target audience, and effective strategies for preparation. It answers crucial questions such as:
  • Why should you take this course?
  • What topics will be covered?
  • Who is the course designed for?
  • How should you prepare for the material?
Conversely, the closing section reviews your progress and provides additional resources to support continuous learning, ensuring that you are well-prepared for the exam.
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Exam Preparation

Similar to our other AWS courses, exam preparation is a crucial component here. Both pre-assessment and post-assessment exams mimic the real certification test format—65 questions to be answered within roughly 100 minutes. From my own experience taking the exam, I can affirm that practicing under simulated exam conditions significantly enhances performance. All content sections—covering fundamentals of AI, generative AI, foundation models, ethical AI use, and security—are directly applicable to what you’ll face in the AWS AI Practitioner exam.
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Study Tips

When approaching this course, consider the following study tips to maximize your learning:
  • Be Patient: Learning new concepts can be challenging initially, but persistence pays off.
  • Stay Consistent: Dedicate at least 15-30 minutes to study each day.
  • Engage Actively: Participate in hands-on practice by exploring AWS services, engaging with labs, and watching tutorials or reading documentation about AWS Bedrock or SageMaker.
  • Eliminate Distractions: Keep a focused study environment to utilize your time effectively.
On average, you may need approximately 20 to 30 hours of focused study to prepare efficiently for the exam.
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If you take the exam before February 2025, you will earn not only the AWS certification badge but also an early adopter badge. This is an excellent incentive to begin your preparation without delay.

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Course Summary

This course is best suited for individuals who already have cloud practitioner-level knowledge or equivalent AWS experience. It includes:
  • Five content modules that align with the AWS AI Practitioner exam guide.
  • Pre- and post-assessments, quizzes, demonstrations, and interactive games to reinforce learning.
  • A primary focus on theoretical concepts to deliver a robust understanding in preparation for the exam.
We encourage you to establish a consistent study schedule and remain dedicated to achieving your certification goals.
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Thank you for engaging with this lesson. Stay focused, keep progressing, and best of luck on your certification journey. We’ll see you in the next lesson. Learn more about the fundamentals of AWS and start your certification journey today with the AWS Documentation.

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