MLA-C02 exam voucher — current status
AWS is updating the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate exam. The updated version, MLA-C02, is currently offered as a beta exam (exam code ME1-C02), in English only, at a beta price of US$75. AWS does not state whether prepaid exam vouchers can be used for the beta exam, so EvolveSkill is not selling an MLA-C02 voucher at the moment. This page explains what AWS has announced and what you can do now.
Exam version notice. AWS states: registration for the updated version (MLA-C02) opened September 1, 2026; the last day to take MLA-C01 in English was September 28, 2026; MLA-C01 in Korean, Japanese and Simplified Chinese remains available until MLA-C02 general availability.
Source: the AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate page, checked October 2, 2026. Exam details can change, so confirm them with AWS before you book.
MLA-C02 beta vs MLA-C01
AWS publishes these details for the two versions of the exam. The MLA-C02 beta has more questions and a longer time limit than MLA-C01, which is normal for an AWS beta exam.
MLA-C02 (updated, beta)
MLA-C01 (current)
What the MLA-C02 exam validates
According to the AWS MLA-C02 exam guide, the exam validates the ability to build, operationalize, deploy and maintain AI and ML solutions and pipelines on AWS, working with both traditional ML models and foundation models. Results are reported on a scaled score of 100–1,000; the minimum passing score is 720.
What AWS says about beta exams
- Candidates who pass a beta exam earn the applicable AWS Certification, which is active for three years.
- Beta results are available within 5 business days.
- A beta exam has more total questions and more scored questions than the standard version.
- Beta exams are available for a limited period, generally 1–3 months, and are offered at a discount.
- You can take the beta version only once. A retake has to wait for the standard version.
What you can do now
- Check the current status with AWS — the AWS certification page shows registration, pricing and language availability for MLA-C02 and MLA-C01.
- Taking the beta? Register for it through your AWS Certification Account at the price AWS lists there.
- Need MLA-C01 in Korean, Japanese or Simplified Chinese? AWS states it remains available until MLA-C02 general availability.
- Looking at another AWS exam? Browse the AWS exam vouchers EvolveSkill currently sells.
Frequently asked questions
Can I buy an MLA-C02 exam voucher from EvolveSkill?
Not at the moment. MLA-C02 is currently offered by AWS only as a beta exam, and AWS does not state whether prepaid exam vouchers can be used for the beta. Until that is confirmed, EvolveSkill is not selling a voucher for this exam.
What is the MLA-C02 beta exam?
It is the updated version of AWS Certified Machine Learning Engineer – Associate. AWS lists the beta under exam code ME1-C02: 85 questions, 170 minutes, English only.
How much does the MLA-C02 beta exam cost?
AWS lists the beta at US$75 (beta pricing). The current MLA-C01 exam is listed at US$150.
When did MLA-C02 registration open?
AWS states that registration for the updated version (MLA-C02) opened on September 1, 2026.
Is MLA-C01 still available?
AWS states the last day to take MLA-C01 in English was September 28, 2026. MLA-C01 in Korean, Japanese and Simplified Chinese remains available until MLA-C02 reaches general availability.
Do I get the certification if I pass the beta exam?
Yes. AWS states that candidates who pass a beta exam earn the applicable AWS Certification, which is active for three years. Beta results are available within 5 business days.
How is the beta exam different from the standard exam?
AWS states that a beta exam has more total questions and more scored questions, is available for a limited period (generally 1–3 months), is offered at a discount, and can be taken only once. To retake it, you must wait for the standard version to become generally available.
What does MLA-C02 cover?
Four domains, according to the AWS exam guide: Data Preparation for ML and AI (28%), ML Model and Foundation Model (FM) Development (24%), Deployment and Orchestration of ML and AI Workflows (24%) and Operating, Monitoring, and Securing ML and AI Solutions (24%).
What is the passing score for MLA-C02?
The AWS exam guide states results are reported on a scaled score of 100–1,000 and the minimum passing score is 720.
Who is MLA-C02 for?
AWS describes the target candidate as having at least 1 year of experience using Amazon SageMaker AI, Amazon Bedrock and other AWS services for ML engineering, and at least 1 year in a related role such as backend software developer, DevOps developer, data engineer or data scientist.
Will EvolveSkill sell an MLA-C02 voucher later?
Only once voucher use for the exam can be confirmed. Until then this page stays informational, and AWS’s certification page is the place to check the current exam status.
Is EvolveSkill affiliated with AWS?
No. EvolveSkill is an independent seller of exam vouchers and is not affiliated with Amazon Web Services. AWS and AWS Certified are trademarks of Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates.
Looking for another AWS exam voucher?
EvolveSkill does not sell an MLA-C02 voucher at the moment.
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