{"id":99466,"date":"2025-06-17T11:44:51","date_gmt":"2025-06-17T06:14:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/?p=99466"},"modified":"2025-06-17T12:51:41","modified_gmt":"2025-06-17T07:21:41","slug":"hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Hands-On Labs and Projects for MLS-C01 Success"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In this blog, you will learn about the importance of hands-on labs and how they help you prepare for your <\/span><a title=\"AWS Certified Machine Learning specialty (MLS-C01)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/aws-certified-machine-learning-specialty\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty (MLS-C01)<\/b><\/a> <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certificate for efficacy. Read through to learn more about the advantages of practical experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_76 ez-toc-wrap-left counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #ea7e02;color:#ea7e02\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Labs_vs_Projects_When_to_use_them\" >Labs vs. Projects: When to use them?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Hands-on_Labs\" >Hands-on Labs:\u00a0\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Hands-on_Projects\" >Hands-on Projects:\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#How_does_your_practice_environment_differ\" >How does your practice environment differ?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#What_is_the_Outcome_of_the_Practice_with_Labs_and_Projects\" >What is the Outcome of the Practice with Labs and Projects?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#How_is_it_relevant_to_cloud_certification_preparation\" >How is it relevant to cloud certification preparation?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Why_does_Hands-On_Practice_Matter\" >Why does Hands-On Practice Matter?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Tips_from_Our_Industry_Experts\" >Tips from Our Industry Experts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#6-Week_Whizlabs_AWS_MLS_Study_Plan\" >6-Week Whizlabs AWS MLS Study Plan<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Weeks_1%E2%80%932_Data_Preparation\" >Weeks 1\u20132: Data Preparation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Weeks_3%E2%80%934_Modeling\" >Weeks 3\u20134: Modeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Weeks_5%E2%80%936_Deployment\" >Weeks 5\u20136: Deployment<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Why_Earning_the_MLS-C01_Certification_Matters\" >Why Earning the MLS-C01 Certification Matters<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#What_are_the_Actionable_Takeaways_for_Exam_Success\" >What are the Actionable Takeaways for Exam Success?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/hands-on-labs-and-projects-for-mls-c01\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Setting_Up_Your_Lab_Environment_Navigate_to_access_your_Whizlabs_Hands-on_labs_and_Project\"><\/span><b>Setting Up Your Lab Environment: Navigate to access your Whizlabs Hands-on labs and Project\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><b><br \/>\nStep 1: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access your Labs from the product page<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99478\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-page.webp\" alt=\"mls-c01 page\" width=\"1999\" height=\"788\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-page.webp 1999w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-page-300x118.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-page-1024x404.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-page-768x303.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-page-1536x605.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-page-150x59.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Step<\/b> <b>2:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Access Labs \/ Challenges\/ Projects of your choice<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99479\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-hands-on-labs.webp\" alt=\"mls-c01 hands-on labs\" width=\"1999\" height=\"1072\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-hands-on-labs.webp 1999w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-hands-on-labs-300x161.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-hands-on-labs-1024x549.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-hands-on-labs-768x412.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-hands-on-labs-1536x824.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/mls-c01-hands-on-labs-150x80.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1999px) 100vw, 1999px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Labs_vs_Projects_When_to_use_them\"><\/span><b>Labs vs. Projects: When to use them?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Use Labs for:<br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Short, guided, task-oriented exercises concentrate on teaching or practicing specific skills or cloud service features. Focus on learning through repetition and muscle memory for specific tasks.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learning new services or refreshing skills.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Quick, focused practice for certification topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Beginners need structured guidance.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Use Projects for:<br \/>\n<\/b><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Broader, more comprehensive tasks that involve integrating multiple services or concepts to achieve a real-world outcome.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Applying knowledge to real-world scenarios.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Building a portfolio or resume.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0Preparing for advanced certifications or job roles requiring end-to-end solutions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hands-on_Labs\"><\/span><b>Hands-on Labs:\u00a0\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>Data Engineering<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You will work with core topics in data engineering-design, maintain, and optimize data infrastructure.<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/perform-etl-operation-in-glue-with-s3\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform ETL operation in Glue with S3<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/build-a-real-time-data-streaming-system-with-amazon-kinesis-data-streams\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a real-time data streaming system with Amazon Kinesis Data Streams<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/data-integration-and-transformation-with-aws-glue\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Data Integration and Transformation with AWS Glue<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Exploratory Data Analysis<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Analyze to identify general patterns in the data with these labs<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/discover-sensitive-data-present-in-s3-bucket-using-amazon-macie\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover sensitive data present in an S3 bucket using Amazon Macie<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/introduction-to-amazon-kendra-by-building-and-using-an-index\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Introduction to Amazon Kendra by Building and Using an Index<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Modelling &amp; Algorithm<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get through with ML models with hands-on practice<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/getting-started-with-amazon-rekognition-using-aws-lambda\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting started with Amazon Rekognition using AWS Lambda<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Machine learning Implementations and Operations<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build, deploy, and learn with this set of hands-on labs for your ML cert practice<\/span><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/build-a-sample-chatbot-using-amazon-lex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build a sample chatbot using Amazon Lex<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/chatbot-using-amazon-lex-and-store-bot-response-in-dynamodb\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chatbot using Amazon Lex and stores bot responses in DynamoDB<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/amazon-lex-chatbot-using-3rd-party-api\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amazon Lex chatbot using a third-party API<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/how-to-build-a-text-to-speech-serverless-web-application-with-amazon-polly\/\">How to build a Text-to-Speech serverless web application with Amazon Polly<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/enhance-privacy-in-your-transcriptions-with-amazon-transcribe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance Privacy in Your Transcriptions with Amazon Transcribe<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hands-on_Projects\"><\/span><b>Hands-on Projects:\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"Build an Embedding Search Application with Amazon Bedrock and Amazon ECS, attached with an ALB and DNS using Route 53\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/getting-started-with-amazon-rekognition-using-aws-lambda\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Build an Embedding Search Application with Amazon Bedrock and Amazon ECS, attached with an ALB and DNS using Route 53<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"Build a Face Analysis and Comparison Application using Amazon Bedrock, Claude, and Amazon Rekognition\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/build-a-face-analysis-and-comparison-application-using-amazon-bedrock-claude-and-amazon-rekognition-attached-with-an-alb-and-dns-using-route-53\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Build a Face Analysis and Comparison Application using Amazon Bedrock, Claude, and Amazon Rekognition<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><strong><strong><a title=\"Build an Asynchronous Application Using Amazon Bedrock, ALB, and Route 53 DNS\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/build-an-asynchronous-application-using-amazon-bedrock-alb-and-route-53-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Build an Asynchronous Application Using Amazon Bedrock, ALB, and Route 53 DNS<\/a><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong><a title=\"Build a Long Document Summarization Application Using Amazon Bedrock, ALB, and Route 53 DNS\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/labs\/build-a-long-document-summarization-application-using-amazon-bedrock-alb-and-route-53-dns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Build a Long Document Summarization Application Using Amazon Bedrock, ALB, and Route 53 DNS<\/a><\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_does_your_practice_environment_differ\"><\/span><b>How does your practice environment differ?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Labs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Often run in temporary, pre-configured cloud environments provided by the platform (e.g., Qwiklabs spins up an AWS or\u00a0 GCP sandbox).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No setup or cleanup is required, reducing the risk of unexpected costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Projects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Typically built in your cloud account, requiring setup, cost management, and cleanup.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">May involve local tools (e.g., Terraform, CLI) or custom configurations, offering more flexibility but requiring more responsibility.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_Outcome_of_the_Practice_with_Labs_and_Projects\"><\/span><b>What is the Outcome of the Practice with Labs and Projects?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Labs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deliver quick wins and immediate understanding of a specific feature or process.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Primarily for learning, not portfolio-building (though some platforms provide badges or completion certificates).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Projects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Produce tangible, portfolio-worthy deliverables (e.g., a deployed app, GitHub repo, or architecture diagram).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Demonstrate practical skills to employers and reinforce certification prep by simulating real-world tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_it_relevant_to_cloud_certification_preparation\"><\/span><b>How is it relevant to cloud certification preparation?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Labs: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Directly aligns with certification objectives, often covering exact tasks tested in exams (e.g., configuring security groups for AWS Certified Solutions Architect).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Great for exam prep due to their focus on specific, testable skills.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Projects: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indirectly support certification by reinforcing broader concepts and workflows.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Help with scenario-based exam questions and prepare you for on-the-job challenges, but may cover more than what\u2019s tested.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Engaging in projects such as building a recommendation system or deploying a chatbot with SageMaker ensures a deeper understanding of exam concepts and AWS services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MLS-C01 exam, <\/span><a title=\"AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty certification (MLS-C01)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/aws-machine-learning-specialty-certification\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>AWS Machine Learning Specialty Certification<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, tests practical skills like designing, training, tuning, and deploying machine learning models on AWS. It also covers data preparation, feature engineering, model evaluation, &amp; automation pipelines.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on labs are crucial for learning these concepts, as they mimic real-world challenges, such as handling large datasets or optimizing hyperparameters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">These projects reinforce skills in Python, ML frameworks, and AWS tools, ensuring you\u2019re exam-ready and equipped for roles like ML engineer while boosting employability in the AI field.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_does_Hands-On_Practice_Matter\"><\/span><b>Why does Hands-On Practice Matter?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hands-on practice is crucial for getting your cloud computing exams perfect, as it equips you with the practical skills and the boost of confidence needed to tackle real-world scenarios.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For any Cloud certification exam, such as AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate, Google Cloud Professional data engineer, or Microsoft Azure Administrator, it often asks you to perform scenario-based tasks that evaluate your capability to configure and deploy cloud environments. Now the Hands-on practice allows you to work with cloud platforms, manage services like compute, storage, and networking, and implement security measures.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our learners also say active learning improves retention by up to 75%, making <\/span><a title=\"Hands-on labs\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/hands-on-labs\/?&amp;sortedBy=popularCourse&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Hands-on labs <\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and <\/span><a title=\"Sandboxes\" href=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/cloud-sandbox\/?&amp;sortedBy=popularCourse&amp;page=0\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Sandboxes<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> invaluable. It also sharpens problem-solving under time constraints, an important exam challenge.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Additionally, hands-on experience helps navigate platform-specific interfaces and tools, reducing errors during testing. As you experiment, fail, and iterate, you develop the adaptability and precision required to pass rigorous cloud exams and grow in professional roles.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_from_Our_Industry_Experts\"><\/span><b>Tips from Our Industry Experts<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Practice real-world scenarios for the exam.&#8221; \u2013 Data Scientist<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Focus on automation for faster deployment.&#8221; \u2013 ML Engineer<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8220;Always test your models on new data.&#8221; \u2013 AI Consultant<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set realistic goals and expectations- AWS Test taker\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Documenting the learning process and outcomes helps you the most &#8211; AWS MLS certified professional.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6-Week_Whizlabs_AWS_MLS_Study_Plan\"><\/span><b>6-Week Whizlabs AWS MLS Study Plan<br \/>\n<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-99481\" src=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aws-mls-study-plan.webp\" alt=\"aws mls-c01 study plan\" width=\"1536\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aws-mls-study-plan.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aws-mls-study-plan-300x98.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aws-mls-study-plan-1024x333.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aws-mls-study-plan-768x250.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.whizlabs.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/aws-mls-study-plan-150x49.webp 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1536px) 100vw, 1536px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weeks_1%E2%80%932_Data_Preparation\"><\/span><strong>Weeks 1\u20132: Data Preparation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Goal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Learn data cleaning and preprocessing.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>AWS Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: S3, Glue, Athena, and SageMaker Data Wrangler.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Whizlabs Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ML Specialty (MLS-C01) video course (data modules), S3\/Glue labs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Tasks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Week 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Create S3 buckets, manage IAM, and use Glue for ETL with Whizlabs labs. Practice with sample CSV data.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Week 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Query S3 with Athena, preprocess data in SageMaker Data Wrangler, and test with Whizlabs practice questions.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Deliverable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Clean dataset in S3.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weeks_3%E2%80%934_Modeling\"><\/span><b>Weeks 3\u20134: Modeling<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Goal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Build and evaluate ML models.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>AWS Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: SageMaker, JumpStart, Autopilot.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Whizlabs Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ML Specialty course (MLS-C01) (modeling), SageMaker labs, and practice exams.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Tasks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Week 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Set up SageMaker, train a model (e.g., XGBoost) using JumpStart, and complete Whizlabs\u2019 modeling questions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Week 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Use Autopilot for automation, evaluate metrics, and fine-tune with Whizlabs labs and practice exams.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Deliverable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Trained model in SageMaker.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Weeks_5%E2%80%936_Deployment\"><\/span><b>Weeks 5\u20136: Deployment<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>Goal<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Deploy and monitor models.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>AWS Tools<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: SageMaker Endpoints, Lambda, API Gateway, and CloudWatch.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Whizlabs Resources<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: ML Specialty course (MLS-C01) (deployment), Endpoint\/Lambda labs.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Tasks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Week 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Deploy model to SageMaker Endpoint and integrate with Lambda\/API Gateway using Whizlabs\u2019 labs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Week 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Monitor with CloudWatch, set up a retraining pipeline, and take the Whizlabs final practice exam.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><b>Deliverable<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Deployed model with API, monitored via CloudWatch.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_Earning_the_MLS-C01_Certification_Matters\"><\/span><b>Why Earning the MLS-C01 Certification Matters<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Employers prioritize AWS-certified ML experts for roles like ML engineer, as the MLS-C01 proves hands-on skills in <\/span><a title=\"SageMaker\" href=\"https:\/\/docs.aws.amazon.com\/sagemaker\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"><b>SageMaker<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and data preprocessing, boosting job prospects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ML adoption in workplaces grows 30% annually, driven by needs like fraud detection and automation. MLS-C01 prepares you to meet this demand using AWS tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The MLS-C01 can increase salaries by 20\u201330%, with certified ML specialists earning $63,000\u2013$173,000 annually, reflecting high employer demand.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Projects like building churn prediction models or chatbots using AWS Lex align with exam domains, enhancing skills and employability.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_are_the_Actionable_Takeaways_for_Exam_Success\"><\/span><b>What are the Actionable Takeaways for Exam Success?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Build projects covering all exam topics.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use cloud services for deployment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Study case studies for context.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Document your process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Join online learning groups.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><b>Conclusion<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This Blog spoke about how Hands-on labs are crucial for acing the AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty (MLS-C01) exam, as they provide practical skills in real-world scenarios like model development and deployment using AWS tools. These labs not only prepare you for the exam\u2019s scenario-based questions but also enhance your ability to apply ML solutions in professional settings. To succeed, dive into practical projects, stay updated with tools like SageMaker, and commit to continuous learning. Share your experiences with hands-on labs, favorite projects, or preferred tools to inspire others on their certification journey with us!<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this blog, you will learn about the importance of hands-on labs and how they help you prepare for your AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialty (MLS-C01) certificate for efficacy. Read through to learn more about the advantages of practical experience. Setting Up Your Lab Environment: Navigate to access your Whizlabs Hands-on labs and Project\u00a0 Step 1: Access your Labs from the product page Step 2: Access Labs \/ Challenges\/ Projects of your choice &nbsp; Labs vs. Projects: When to use them? 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