AWS · 2026 Edition
A complete preparation guide, edited by Johnson Ajibi, a network and security engineer with 12+ years' experience. Covers the exam format,all 5 blueprint domains, a week-by-week study plan, and proven tips for passing first time.
2–4 months
Prep time
Intermediate
Difficulty
75
Exam questions
Exam code
AIP-C01
Full name
AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional (AIP-C01)
Vendor
AWS
Duration
180 minutes
Questions
75 items
Domains covered
5 blueprint domains
Recommended experience
Foundational IT knowledge recommended
Typical prep time
2–4 months
Domain percentage weights are not currently available for this exam. The checklist below is still useful for planning your study.
Phase 1
Foundation Model Integration Data And Compliance
Tip: Start with the official Foundation Model Integration Data And Compliance objectives, then practise questions on it.
Phase 2
Testing Validation And Troubleshooting
Tip: Cover the Testing Validation And Troubleshooting objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 3
AI Safety Security And Governance
Tip: Cover the AI Safety Security And Governance objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 4
Implementation And Integration
Tip: Cover the Implementation And Integration objectives, then answer practice questions to confirm you can apply them.
Phase 5
Operational Efficiency And Optimization
Tip: Finish with Operational Efficiency And Optimization, then re-test your weakest earlier domain before a mock exam.
Study the official exam blueprint — weight percentages tell you exactly where to invest prep time.
Practise scenario-based questions regularly — every modern cert exam is scenario-heavy.
Use spaced repetition to retain what you've learned (Courseiva does this automatically).
Book your exam date once you're scoring 80%+ consistently on practice tests.
Review explanations for every wrong answer, not just the question — the 'why' is what makes it stick.
Apply everything in this guide with adaptive practice questions, detailed answer explanations, and domain analytics.