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AIF-C01 study plan
A step-by-step AIF-C01 study plan: the exact order to study in, how long to spend on each stage, and when to start practice questions. Follow it top to bottom.
The real AIF-C01 is 65 questions in 90 minutes, pass mark 700 / 1000. For the full domain-by-domain breakdown behind each stage, read the AIF-C01 study guide.
Your step-by-step plan
Map the blueprint and set a date
Day 1Read the official exam guide and the five domains with their weights. Book a provisional exam date now: a fixed date turns open-ended study into a plan and is the single biggest predictor of actually sitting the exam.
Lock the fundamentals (Domain 1)
Week 1Get the core vocabulary and the ML lifecycle solid before anything else, because the generative AI material assumes it. Use the recall prompts in this guide: cover the summary, answer from memory, then reveal. Aim to explain each term out loud without notes.
Go deep on generative AI and foundation models (Domains 2 and 3)
Weeks 1-2These two carry the most weight. Spend the bulk of your time here: sampling parameters, the retrieval-versus-fine-tuning decision, context windows, guardrails, and evaluation. Use scenario questions, not flashcards alone.
Secure prompting and responsible AI (Domains 4 and 5)
Weeks 2-3Cover prompt techniques and the responsible and secure AI concepts. These are lower weight and largely conceptual, so a focused pass plus practice is enough.
Practise on scenarios with worked explanations
Week 4Move to full practice sets and read the explanation for every question, including the ones you got right. The exam tests judgement between plausible options, so understanding why a distractor is wrong is where the marks are.
Find and close your weak domains
Week 4Use your per-domain accuracy to drill the two domains that are dragging you down rather than re-reading what you already know. Repeat until every domain clears the pass line with margin.
Sit a timed mock and review it
Week 5Take at least one full timed mock to rehearse pacing and flag-and-return. Treat the score as a per-domain readiness signal, then review every missed question before booking or sitting.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this AIF-C01 study plan take?
It is 7 stages, paced by how much time you can give it each week - most candidates work through it in 2 to 6 weeks. Each stage below has a suggested duration; slow down on any stage where the recall checks in the study guide are not landing before moving on.
What order should I study AIF-C01 in?
Follow the stages in order below. They are sequenced deliberately: foundational material first, then the domains weighted heaviest on the exam, then timed practice, with review passes built in rather than left to the end.
Do I need practice questions as part of this plan?
Yes. Reading alone does not surface what you have not actually learned. This plan builds in graded practice, and the full 328-question bank is free to use as you work through each stage.
Is this plan enough on its own, or do I need the full study guide too?
This page is the plan: what to do and in what order. The study guide adds the domain-by-domain breakdown, easy-to-confuse traps, and worked examples behind each stage - read it alongside this plan, not instead of it.
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