CertifyDeckThese are the MLA-C02 exam facts as AWS publishes them on 15 October 2026. The exam is in beta, and the beta changes the price, duration, number of questions and retake rules compared with the standard version.
Exam facts
The official page lists MLA-C02 as "Updated - Beta". Registration opened on 1 September 2026 and beta delivery began on 29 September; general availability registration and delivery dates are listed as TBD. In the official table, the code shown for the beta is ME1-C02.
MLA-C01 in English was available through 28 September 2026. In Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese it remains available until MLA-C02 reaches general availability.
| Fact | MLA-C02 |
|---|---|
| Status | Beta; general availability date not published (TBD) |
| Code in the official table | ME1-C02 (beta) |
| Price | 75 USD for the beta; 150 USD for standard Associate exams; taxes may apply |
| Duration | 170 minutes (beta) |
| Questions | 85 in the beta; 65 in the standard version (50 scored, 15 unscored) |
| Question types | Multiple choice and multiple response |
| Scoring | Scale of 100 to 1,000; pass at 720 (standard version) |
| Languages | English only in the beta; Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese at general availability |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE test center or online proctored |
| Results | Within 5 business days |
| Retakes | Beta: once only. Standard: 14-day wait and full fee |
| Validity | 3 years |
Source: official certification page, MLA-C02 exam guide, AWS Certification FAQ and policy pages (Before testing, After testing, Recertification) on aws.amazon.com, accessed 15 October 2026.
Cost
The beta costs 75 USD, labeled by AWS as beta pricing. Outside the beta, Associate-level exams cost 150 USD (128 EUR in countries paying in euros), and AWS notes that taxes such as VAT may apply.
Each attempt is paid in full. If you already hold an AWS certification, your AWS Certification Account includes a 50% discount voucher you can use to recertify or for another exam.
Duration, questions and scoring
The beta lasts 170 minutes and has 85 questions. AWS explains that beta exams include extra items for statistical evaluation that do not affect your score, and the additional time accounts for them. If English is not your first language, you can request the "ESL +30" accommodation once, which adds 30 minutes to exams taken in English.
Questions are multiple choice (one correct answer and three distractors) or multiple response (two or more correct answers out of five or more options, and you must select all of them). Unanswered questions count as incorrect and there is no penalty for guessing. In the standard version, results are reported on a scale of 100 to 1,000 and the passing score is 720.
Languages and delivery
The beta is English only. Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese will be added at general availability.
You can take it at a Pearson VUE test center or online with a proctor from home or the office. Results, including beta results, arrive within five business days in your AWS Certification Account, under Exam History.
How to book, reschedule and retake
Sign in to aws.training, click Certification, then AWS Certification Account and Schedule New Exam. Find the exam and click Schedule at Pearson VUE to pick the date, time and delivery option. You must be at least 13; candidates aged 13 to 17 need consent from a parent or legal guardian.
You can cancel or reschedule at no cost up to 24 hours before the appointment, and reschedule at most twice. If you fail a standard exam, you wait 14 calendar days and pay again; there is no limit on attempts. The beta can be taken only once: to retake, you wait for the standard version.
Validity and renewal
The certification is valid for 3 years, including when you earn it through the beta. To renew, pass the latest version of the exam or AWS Certified Generative AI Developer - Professional, or maintain it for one more year with a paid AWS Skill Builder subscription.
Before booking, check your level with the MLA-C02 sample questions and practice with the MLA-C02 question bank: start free.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the MLA-C02 exam cost?
The beta costs 75 USD. Standard AWS Associate exams cost 150 USD (128 EUR in the euro zone), and taxes may apply.
How many questions does MLA-C02 have and how long is it?
The beta has 85 questions and lasts 170 minutes. The standard version will have 65 questions, 50 scored and 15 unscored.
Which languages is MLA-C02 available in?
The beta is English only, and AWS lists Japanese, Korean and Simplified Chinese for general availability. Non-native English speakers can request 30 extra minutes with the ESL +30 accommodation.
When will the final version of MLA-C02 be released?
AWS has not published a date: on the official page, general availability registration and delivery are listed as TBD. Its policies state that beta exams are generally available for one to three months.
Can I retake the beta if I fail?
No. You can take the beta only once; to retake, you must wait for the standard version of the exam.
When will I know if I passed?
Within five business days you get an email and can see the result in your AWS Certification Account, under Exam History. This also applies to the beta.