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Amazon Alexa Skill Builder Certification
The Amazon Alexa Skill Builder Certification course is designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills required to develop and deploy voice-enabled applications, known as Alexa skills, for the Amazon Alexa platform. This certification program is ideal for developers, software engineers, and technology enthusiasts who are interested in creating innovative voice-driven experiences using the Alexa voice service.
Throughout this course, participants will gain a comprehensive understanding of the Alexa Skills Kit (ASK) and the underlying technologies that power the Alexa platform. They will learn how to design, develop, and test voice interactions, leverage built-in capabilities and APIs, and integrate third-party services to enhance the functionality of their Alexa skills.
The course covers a wide range of topics, including:
- Introduction to voice interfaces and conversational design principles
- Understanding the Alexa ecosystem and device capabilities
- Setting up the development environment and configuring the Alexa Skills Kit
- Designing and modeling voice interactions using the Alexa Skills Builder
- Implementing voice user interfaces (VUI) and handling user prompts and responses
- Utilizing built-in intents, slots, and utterances to enhance skill functionality
- Integrating with AWS Lambda to create serverless backend logic
- Implementing persistence using DynamoDB for skill data storage
- Working with audio playback and media streaming capabilities
- Testing and debugging Alexa skills for quality assurance
- Publishing skills to the Alexa Skills Store and managing skill certification
- Exploring advanced topics such as multimodal experiences and monetization options
The course combines theoretical concepts with hands-on exercises and practical examples to ensure participants gain a deep understanding of the concepts and develop the necessary skills to build high-quality Alexa skills. Participants will have the opportunity to work on real-world projects and receive guidance from experienced instructors who are experts in voice interface design and development.
Upon completion of the course, participants will be equipped with the knowledge and practical experience needed to take the Amazon Alexa Skill Builder Certification exam. This certification validates their ability to design, build, and deploy voice applications for the Alexa platform, opening up opportunities to create engaging voice experiences for millions of Alexa users worldwide.
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For detailed information about our Amazon Alexa Skill Builder Certification course, including what you’ll learn and course objectives, please visit the "About This Course" section on this page.
The course is online, but you can select Networking Events at enrollment to meet people in person. This feature may not always be available.
The course doesn't have a fixed duration. It has 19 questions, and each question takes about 5 to 30 minutes to answer. You’ll receive your certificate once you’ve answered most of the questions. Learn more here.
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We partner with various organizations to curate and select the best networking events, webinars, and instructor Q&A sessions throughout the year. You’ll receive more information about these opportunities when you enroll. This feature may not always be available.
You will receive a Certificate of Excellence when you score 75% or higher in the course, showing that you have learned about the course.
An Honorary Certificate allows you to receive a Certificate of Commitment right after enrolling, even if you haven’t finished the course. It’s ideal for busy professionals who need certification quickly but plan to complete the course later.
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