How many questions are on the AIP-C01 exam?

The AIP-C01 (AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional) exam has 65 scored + 10 unscored (75 total). Some third-party sites list 97 questions; the official AWS exam guide specifies 65 scored plus 10 unscored.

What is the passing score for AIP-C01?

You need 750 / 1000 (compensatory) to pass the AIP-C01 exam.

How long is the AIP-C01 exam and how much does it cost?

The AIP-C01 exam is 170 minutes and costs $300 USD. Format: Multiple choice & multiple response.

AIP-C01: Who is this exam for?

Engineers who BUILD generative-AI applications on AWS - RAG systems, agents, and production GenAI - and want to prove they can do it.

AIP-C01: What does it cover?

The deep end: agent orchestration, retrieval and RAG, vector stores, Amazon Bedrock, guardrails, and the production trade-offs (latency, cost, governance) that only show up when you ship.

AIP-C01: How hard is it?

Professional level. It assumes you build, not just describe. Come in with real hands-on generative-AI experience.

AIP-C01: Should I do AIF-C01 first?

If you are newer to AWS AI, yes - AIF builds the vocabulary that AIP takes for granted.

Professional

AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional (AIP-C01)

AIP-C01 is a Professional exam - it assumes you build, not just describe. These problems match that bar: agent orchestration, retrieval and RAG, vector stores, knowledge bases, guardrails, and the production trade-offs (latency, cost, governance) that only show up when you ship.

Ways to study

AIP-C01 Subject Drills47 drills

Order the Workflow8 sequences

AIP-C01 Term Flashcards13 decks

AIP-C01 Practice Exams10 exams

The first set of problems is free. Work through them, read the solutions, and decide whether the depth is worth it before you pay.

AIP-C01 at a glance

Questions: 65 scored + 10 unscored (75 total)
Passing score: 750 / 1000 (compensatory)
Time: 170 minutes
Cost: $300 USD
Format: Multiple choice & multiple response

Note: Some third-party sites list 97 questions; the official AWS exam guide specifies 65 scored plus 10 unscored.

Verified against the official AWS exam guide on August 15, 2026.

What makes a problem here different

A realistic production scenario, not a trivia stem
A worked solution explaining why each wrong answer is wrong
Diagrams for the system relationships that matter
Links to the official documentation
The transferable principle, so it teaches the field - not just the exam

AIP-C01 Study Materials

Download the printable AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional study guide - key terms, domain checklists, and exam tips - and study anywhere.