How to prepare for AIB-C01

Get to know the exam

Review the four domains, then try AWS’s sample questions to get a feel for the style.

• Official AWS AIB-C01 exam guide
• Official AWS 20-question practice set Free; sign in to enrol.
• Official AWS Certification overview and current exam format

Build your understanding

Work through the AWS training by domain. Use the cheat sheet to explain each decision rule in your own words.

• Official AWS AWS Skill Builder AIB-C01 prep plan
• Useful Parts Only Four-domain cheat sheet
• Optional paid Stéphane Maarek’s AIB-C01 video course

Practise, then review

Take the timed mock before using study mode for an unseen baseline. Review the reasoning after submission, then draw random questions to revisit topics you want to strengthen.

• Useful Parts Only Timed mock exam 85 questions in 170 minutes. AWS beta format checked 5 November 2026. The raw practice score does not predict an AWS pass.
• Useful Parts Only Random-question study mode
• Optional paid Maarek and Abhishek Singh’s AIB-C01 practice exams Four additional sets for fresh practice.

Book your exam

Start at Schedule an AWS Certification exam. Sign in, select AIB-C01, and choose Schedule with Pearson VUE. Pearson VUE offers both in-person test centres and online proctoring.

Taking it online? Read the Pearson VUE OnVUE requirements and run the system test on the computer and network you’ll use on exam day. For either option, check your confirmation email for timing, ID requirements, and check-in instructions.