Program Overview

AWS Academy Generative AI Foundations

Course Description

The AWS Academy Generative AI Foundations course provides an introduction to artificial intelligence, with a particular emphasis on generative AI technologies. This course offers a broad foundational understanding of AI and Machine Learning (ML), delving deeper into the concepts of generative AI and its applications in cloud computing. Students will explore the fundamental concepts, capabilities, principles, use cases, and associated AWS services and tools of generative AI in the context of the AWS cloud. The concepts in this course are aligned to the generative AI concepts covered in the AWS Certified AI Practitioner (AIF-C01) exam but are not designed as preparation for this exam.

Course Details

• Delivery Mode: Online, Asynchronous
• Course Dates: May 11 - June 29, 2026
• Course Cost: $1,495 USD
• Contact Hours: 12
• Credential Awarded: 1.2 CEUs

Target Audience and Careers

This course is perfect for students in IT, computer science, business, or management who want to understand how cloud technology drives innovation. It's also ideal for professionals seeking to pivot careers or upskill. Graduates of this course often pursue entry-level roles such as:

• Cloud Support Associate
• IT Help Desk Technician
• Technical Analyst With advancement opportunities into more specialized cloud careers.

Learning Experience

Students will work through guided labs and activities directly in the AWS environment, supported by an AWS Academy–accredited instructor. To help students succeed, they will also receive complimentary practice exam resources, 12 months of AWS Skill Builder access, and the opportunity to earn four AWS Certification exam vouchers.